Window Tinting Service For The Home Or Office

Finding a good local tinting service can yield significant savings on your energy bill in your home or office. The first step to finding a tinting service is to look through local service ads. A tinted window replaces curtains and blinds. It also helps keep heat from entering your building and from escaping in the winter. Almost all skyscrapers have tinted windows to make them more energy-efficient and give them a stylish look.

These days many buildings have pre-installed window tinting so that they are environmentally friendly from the get go. This gives the building an extra pull for eco-friendly tenants. However, if your building is older and doesn't have pre-installed tinted windows there are still many options available. A professional can recommend the right kind of commercial tinting application that will be both functional and stylish. The application can be applied to your existing windows, so you don't have to worry about the cost and hassle of totally replacing your existing windows.

Modern window tinting service companies have improved significantly since the industry started. For one thing the materials used are better quality then previously used. This means that they don't chip, bubble, crack or peel so they don't have to be constantly maintained or replaced. The improved quality leads to improved glare-control, which will make your working environment more efficient and comfortable – especially if you use computers.

One of the skyscrapers on the banks of Lake Michigan in Chicago has an east-facing and west-facing wall – both with windows. Window tinting significantly reduces the electricity costs in these apartments. The apartments on the east-facing side of the building get sun and heat in the morning. The apartments on the west get the same sun and heat in the evenings. The tinting prevents the residents from cooking in their own apartments.

There are a lot of options for tints, including reflective material options and color options. Although tinting is not difficult to install, self-installation is not recommended in larger buildings. To install tinting on a piece of glass you will have to measure the area, cut the tint film to the correct size, make sure the window is clean, then wet the glass and place the film onto the glass. It's important to smooth the film on with a squeegee to prevent bubbles from forming and ruining the application. Once you have satisfactorily applied the tint film trim away the excess and let the window cure – i.e. stand without interference. This simple process will cut the cost of your energy costs significantly.

It's possible to get tinting that is specifically designed to give security protection. A thicker tint, as well as a one-way viewing system means that the tint is shatterproof and more private.

Find a local window tinting service to save money and improve security on your building.