Friday, May 3, 2013

Solar Window Film Offera a Lot of Benefits

Experts in the solar window film industry already know that professionally installed window films typically reduces exposure to UV radiation by up to 99%, reduces glare, interior fading and hot spots.  This means applying window films on your home's windows, or on your vehicle windows, can help prevent skin cancer for anyone who spends a lot of time near these windows.  As an example, skin cancer has been one of the career hazards of long-haul drivers and the International Window Film Association (IWFA) hopes that getting this important information widely publicized to the public will help lower the instances of UV related skin cancer.

Not only does solar window film help in the reduction of skin cancer, it is a cost effective energy savings choice.  A recently released study by a, "California energy consultant firm ConSol, revealed that window film is the most cost-effective energy saving choice for Californians when used in retrofit applications on homes and buildings" - this was published in the May-June, 2012 issue of IWFA's magazine "Window Film".  California is setting the standard for energy legislation and building codes nationally and is including many energy related requirements for new buildings.  While solar film is not yet required, many existing commercial buildings are finding that by adding solar films to their properties they are realizing large savings in electrical bills for heating and cooling their buildings.

Every home owner should look into applying solar films to their home's windows; not only will they save energy dollars they will reduce glare, summer heat and fading of their interior flooring and furniture.  The study mentioned above said...that window film is, "an effective means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) when used in retrofitting existing buildings".  According to the report, "most GHG comes from homes and buildings built before 1980 and window films can be a viable ingredient in the fight against GHG".

We have offered our clients solar, security and anti-graffiti window films since 1996 and would be happy to discuss your needs.  Just give us a call at 707-578-0849 or 707-481-5323 for a free consultation.