Window tint on your vehicle is a great way for added protection and security, but it also provides these features for your home as well. Here are some important details about tinting your home's windows.
Check Before You Tint
Whenever you are planning to install a window tint on your home's windows, be aware that certain types of window glass should not be coated with a window tint. Depending on the type of window glass you have, your windows may become damaged by applying a certain type of window tint. This can cause damage to the actual glass or even void your window manufacturer's warranty.
For example, if you apply an after-market window tint to help absorb the sun's UV rays and keep your home warm in the winter, this can cause the heat from the sun to actually shatter some types of thicker window glass, resulting in damage that is not covered by the manufacturer and that you will have to replace on your own budget.
Anytime you are planning to apply a window tint to your windows, check with your window professional for recommendations based on the type of window you have installed on your home. They can also check with your manufacturer for recommendations to prevent damage.
Select the Right Tint
There are a variety of window tints, treatments, and applications you can use to coat your home windows, so you need to get a basic understanding of these types before you choose one for your home. Some window tints may help your windows be more protected and also more energy efficient with sunlight absorption or reflection, but it may not be the absolute best choice in terms of all your available options.
Window tint for creating privacy in your home, such as on a bathroom window, can give your windows a frosted appearance so you cannot see in but sunlight can shine through into the space. If you are after privacy, you can also look for a patterned tint to provide visual appeal in addition to privacy. Additionally, you can opt for a security tint that darkens your window with one of a variety of colors, which can act in place of draperies or blinds but still allows in natural light.
If you live in an area that is prone to tornado or hurricane winds, you can apply a window tint that will also protect your window against breaking. A security window tint protects your windows from shattering in the event they are damaged by a heavy tree branch or another object and also from an attempt to break into your home. This thick type of window tint acts as a barrier over the outside of your window glass to prevent damage and break-ins.
Reach out to a business like City Glass to learn more about window tinting.
Share10 December 2020
Over the years, the materials that people use to make buildings and decor have changed. We rarely build homes from stone or brick anymore. They're made from wood, concrete, and drywall. But one material has not changed much over the past few hundred years, and that material is glass. Since glass windows were invented in the 17th century, they've become ubiquitous in homes. It's hard to imagine a home without glass windows! Glass is here to stay. That's one of the reasons we are happy to present this blog. Since glass is here to stay, we are going to discuss it here, in depth.
