Archive for the ‘window film’ Category

Beauty of Window Film

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

One reason you need to consider using Window Film for your home is the aesthetics. The provided look from the inside and the outside will be well worth using Window Film. There are many styles of homes and there is a Home Window Film that will fit in with the style of your home.

The look of blinds is starting to become outdated and more people are starting to use Window Film to afford the privacy they want. The high end look this film will give your home is a fantastic look that makes a statement about the quality you expect. The home will be more modern looking and this will help raise the value of your home should you ever decide to sell. The use of Window Film is becoming a new way of covering your windows so you not only show how beautiful they can be but for the price.

No more purchasing drapes and sheers and blinds every couple of years. This is a long lasting Window Film that will be just as beautiful many years from now as it is today.

Window Film Privacy

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Another benefit for using Window Film:

How many times have you looked up to see a stranger standing at your front door looking right in the window at you and your home? Many doors today are using decorative windows and while they are very nice looking they do not provide privacy. When you look up and see a stranger standing at your door it can be a scary moment especially if it is late and you are home alone.

If you had window tint on your window, the view from the outside is obstructed. However, you will be able to see clearly from the inside. This can be a safety measure from your standpoint because often people who have bad intentions will check out the home they are thinking of robbing before actually doing so. It is best to keep your home private so that you can protect your home and family from harm.

With all the different types of Window Films there is sure to be a perfect film for your application, whether it is for privacy, cutting glare or reducing heat entering your home we have the  perfect film for your structure.

Visit our website at: www.TintingByWindowGenie.com

Window Film a Great Solution

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Attractive Window Film has replaced other solutions that people have come up with over the years for blocking public access to their home and keeping the heat and ray of the sun from their home. We have all seen the aluminum foil approach. While it may do the job, it is extremely unattractive. The use of heavy drapes is another solution that has been used but they also block the outside world from view leaving us feeling isolated in our homes. The use of the curtains either leaves us in the dark or we have to turn on every light in the house to see. Window blinds are used as another alternative but they need cleaned constantly and they do not block as much sunlight unless you use the darker colors. This puts us back to square one - being left in the dark abyss which we call home. Using privacy window film is a unique and awesome way to let in natural light, protect our privacy, furniture, carpets and curtains, and you will not feel left alone in the dark.

Window Tint and Skin Cancer

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Another advantage to using Window Film to keep your home protected from the dangerous rays of the sun is the chance of developing skin cancer even inside your home. Everyone knows we should stay out of direct sunlight when you are outside but believe it or not the sun entering your home can damage your skin.

Unless you use heavy drapes which are depressing because of the darkness heavy drapes cause, you can be exposing yourself to the UV rays that can be quite harmful to your skin.

Yes, even inside if your home is not well protected, you can suffer sun damage to your skin from UV rays. The solution is using a good quality Home Window Tinting Film that will reject 99% of the suns harmful UV rays.

And while you are enjoying the fact that you will not be getting the harmful rays of the sun you will be getting the natural light that everyone needs to keep from suffering from a case of the winter blues which are just around the corner, especially if you live up north like I do.

Spring won’t get here fast enough!

The Different Window Films

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Window Film is an innovative idea that has many purposes. For one, Security Window Film is shatter proof, so in the event it is broken it will not shatter into a million pieces. It holds itself together on the film so the likelihood that someone gets injured on a piece of glass is practically non-existent. The different types can make your windows totally private or semi-private. The availability of different levels of darkness is also an option.

"Fishes" Stain Glass Window Film "Flowers" Cut Glass Film

When choosing a type of film for your windows Decorative Window Film has many different patterns and colors so you will be sure to find one that will fit in with your home décor and look great on the outside as well, you can choose many different designs that look like Stain Glass Window Film or film that looks like cut glass. There are so many choices for your home you can be assured of getting the one that is perfect for your décor.

The home with Window Tint will be cooler in the hot summer months which will save you money on utility bills. You will have more energy because the heat that seems to drain us of every ounce of strength we possess will be blocked. Therefore, you will feel like getting a lot more accomplished without feeling so tired. Plus our line of Window Film will save your interior and its possessions.

Window Film for Safety

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Do you need a reason to use Residential Window Film other than the fact that it protects your furnishings from sunlight fading, makes your home more energy efficient, and is great looking? If so, let us take this scenario into consideration. It’s the middle of the afternoon, your husband is away on a business trip, and you are getting ready to do some laundry. When walking past the front window, you notice a suspicious car sitting across the street. The occupant seems to be watching your home. The great thing is - you can see him but he cannot see you because you have dual reflective window film on your windows.

Instead of feeling like you are under surveillance, you can watch to see what this person is going to do without being detected. Going window to window throughout the house, you are secure in the knowledge that he has no idea of where you are in the house because he cannot see your movements through the windows of your house in the bright afternoon. Because you have Dual Reflective Window Film on your windows, the watcher has no idea of what room you are in or even the fact that he is being watched.

Of course this is just a scenario but in todays world anything is possible and having window tinting on your windows can help you in many positive ways.

Best time for Window Tinting

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

We are in the middle of November and now to March is a great time to have your Windows Tinted not only does window film add an extra layer of protection on your windows to protect you and your family from shattering glass entering your home in case of an accident, but it also provides protection against the sun’s damaging UV rays.

Even in the winter time the sun’s UV rays enter your home and can damage your woodwork, painted walls, artwork and pictures on the walls plus it damages your floor coverings even if it is just wood flooring…

Sun Damage to Wood Floor

Sun Damage to Wood Floor

As the photo shows the sun will damage any surface it comes into contact with, that is why having Window Film installed is so important.

Call us today if you live in the North East Ohio area and we will give you a great price on window tinting, we want to keep our employees busy in the slow time of winter so we can promise you the best pricing of the year right now.

Call us Toll Free at: 866-966-TINT for a free estimate today or visit our website at: http://www.tintingbywindowgenie.com

More Window Film Advantages

Friday, November 7th, 2008

If you live in a tropical climate, our line of Huper Optiks Home Window Film is definitely going to help. Another advantage to using a good film on your windows is the protection it provides against shattering should the window break. Instead of shattering into a million pieces the glass is all sealed in the film and stays there. This can be very advantageous if you live where there are storms that can become quite fierce.

Another use for Window Film that most people do not realize is it can be used on boats, vehicles, and your business. The option of using window film to keep the interior of your car cooler, keep your upholstery from fading, and help against the glare of the sun’s rays to your eyes is another use. So, as you can see there are many solutions that window film can solve when it comes to your home and other sources of sun-related problems.

More Window Film Benefits

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Not only does the Window Film beautify your home but there are additional benefits. Your utility bills will be lower because you do not need to use as many lights when you have natural light from your windows. The natural light is let in but the harmful rays and heat are kept out. The heat elimination can be up to 70%. Imagine how much that can save on your air conditioning bill.

The UV damage to carpets, drapes, furniture, and even hardwood floors can cost thousands of dollars to replace. The window film option of protecting these furnishings and floors can mean blocking 99.9% of UV rays. So, you see this is a product that will save you money not just in the present, but in the long run as well and the additional benefits are the look it projects.

Another benefit to this elegant looking Window Film is the protection it provides in the event your window gets broken. The film keeps the window from shattering which could cause severe injury. Whether it is stopping neighborhood balls from flying into your living room or protecting you from debris flying about in a storm, the Window Security Film will hold the window together and prevent a shard of glass from causing injury or even death.

Why We Use Huper Optiks Window Film

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

One type of window film that is known to be very effective when it comes to reducing infrared and ultra-violet rays is Huper Optik. This film is a better window film than the traditional type that is covered with metal. The process that makes this film work as well as it does is the layering of gold and silver as well as dielectric substances on a clear film to make a shield of sorts that blocks the harmful heat and rays of the sun.

We use Huper Optik window film it provides the best protection available from the heat and damaging rays of the sun. Your windows will be protected from becoming a heat generator which heats up the inside of your home making the air conditioning system work harder to cool. Because you will want some light in your home during the day, this Window Film is made so it will not cut down on the visible light entirely.

Many types of Window Film of a lesser quality will either not block the harmful rays as it is supposed to or it will block all the sun so you cannot enjoy any of the sunshine filtering it’s way through your windows. Another great thing about the Huper Optik brand is they have a neutral shade that does not show as shiny or metallic. Contact us to learn more about our line of window films.