How Does Window Film Help You in the Winter?

October 16, 2018 by Carol S Leave a Comment

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How Does Window Film Help You in the Winter?

Maybe you’re one of those people who only think about window film in the summer. After all, window film helps with glare and keeping out UV rays. In our experience, people don’t think about window film in the winter nearly as much. Here are some ways that window film can help you in the winter.

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Winterizing with Window Film

Of course, 3M has a window film that can help you with climate control, which includes staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You don’t want heat escaping in the colder months, just as you don’t want cooler air to escape during the warmer months. By adding 3M’s window film, you can have the best of both worlds. If you already have a double-paned window, it’s like having a triple-paned window. You might want to read about Thinsulate in our previous article: How to Punch the Solar Vortex in the Nose with Window Film.

Keeping Temperature Stable

If temperatures were more stable year-round, planning would be so much easier, wouldn’t it? But temperatures are all over the map, with hotter days in the summer and colder days in the winter. In the San Francisco Bay Area, we always have to dress in layers so we’re prepared for anything. Having the right window film provides that extra layer so we’re prepared for unstable temperatures. Check out 3M’s website for all the details.

3M™ Thinsulate™ Climate Control Window Film Keeps You Warm in the Winter…

“30% of all energy used to heat and cool homes in the U.S. escapes through the windows. 3M™ Thinsulate™ Climate Control Window Film is a low emissivity or “low-e” window film which improves the insulation value of a typical single pane window close to that of a double pane window and the insulation value of a typical double pane window close to a triple pane window.” From 3M™’s website. Keeping your home warm helps you save money on heat. Heating prices seem to be increasing each year. You can check out energy costs, via PG&E, and compare the rates.

And Cool in the Summer

Once summer comes around, you’ll be more concerned about staying cool. And guess what? 3M™ Thinsulate™ Climate Control Window Film does that, too! So you’ll save money in the winter as well as the summer. And we think that’s pretty cool! More about staying cool in the summer here: How to Stay Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer.

Have Questions?

Still not sure about Thinsulate or any window film? We can help advise you! Give us a call at 415.623.8700 to discuss window film!

Five Amazing Ways Window Film Can Make You Healthier

September 15, 2018 by Carol S Leave a Comment

Five Amazing Ways Window Film Can Make You Healthier

Yes, window film can lower your heating and cooling bills, but did you realize all the many ways that window film can make you healthier? Here are just five!

Better Skin

Everyone realizes that tanning is not healthy, but did you realize that having window film on your windows is like putting on sunscreen when you’re at the beach? Ultraviolet rays travel through ordinary glass and can damage your skin, causing premature aging. UV light damages the DNA of cells, as explained in this Scientific American article: How does ultraviolet light kill cells?

Protects Against Cancer

The link between UV rays and skin cancer is widely known. That’s why the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using window film. People feel that they’re safe when they’re inside, but UV rays can still come right through your windows and get you!

Easier to See without Glare

Have you ever been to someone’s house or business where people have to wear sunglasses indoors? We have! It’s a lot more common than you might think. You might like our article: How to Eliminate Glare That Will Help You Have a Better Life. Window film is a good solution to ward off headaches and ocular migraines.

Reduces Heat

Global warming means more unstable weather at all times of the year. While we’d love to say window film cures global warming, we can’t. But window film can protect you against uneven heat by providing a sort of insulation. For instance, a single-pane window with window film becomes like a double-pane window. And a double-pane window becomes a triple-pane window! And if you’re interested in How to Stay Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer, window film can help.

Protects Against Breakage

One benefit many people don’t realize is that during storms, window film can hold glass together. If a window does break, window film holds the pieces together so shards of glass don’t hit your family or guests. For someone like a restaurant owner, protecting your guests could be priceless.

Want to Learn More?

Give us a call at 415.623.8700 when you’re ready to discuss window film. We’d love to help you achieve your health goals!

How to Have a Zen Experience with Window Film

August 31, 2018 by Carol S 2 Comments

Something we haven’t heard anyone talk about is how window film makes everything more…zen. Maybe it’s the lack of sensory stimulation once glare is removed. Window film makes everything quieter, which if you’re sensitive to overstimulation is a very good thing. By the way, you might enjoy our post about window film and what happens when you try it for the first time!

Block a Bad View

Having an ugly view can really mess up your day, and take away from that zen experience you’re seeking. If the first thing you see is your neighbor’s garbage can, you’ll want to pull the covers back over your head and go back to sleep. Have you read our post: Window Film Confidential: How to Create Privacy Where There is None?

Block UV Light

By now, you’ve probably heard about how much damage UV light can do to you, your family, and your furniture and belongings. You don’t have to be a museum curator to benefit from having window film to protect your belongings. If you haven’t heard about how UV light can damage your furniture, you might want to read SF Gate’s article: How to Avoid UV Light Damage to Furniture.

Protect Your Skin and Eyes

UV light damages your skin and makes you age prematurely, not to mention that UV light has been shown to cause skin cancer. And too much of it also damages your eyes. This is one reason that the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends the use of window film.

Use Your Entire Home

Have you been avoiding some part of your home because of glare or because your neighbors can see in? Here in the San Francisco Bay area, space is limited. That’s why you need to use every square inch of your space that you can. With window film, you don’t need to avoid the windows because you’re afraid the locals can see in. And that’s a very good thing.

Give Us a Call!

We’d love to provide window film for your home or office! Give us a call at 415.623.8700 when you’re ready to discuss window film. We’d love to talk to you and give you the zen experience!

How to Use Window Film That Will Help You Have Privacy in Your Tiny House

May 3, 2018 by Carol S Leave a Comment

Here in San Francisco, real estate prices have gone through the roof. You’ve probably seen some of the reports showing how expensive San Francisco is. For instance, Bloomberg had an article about how Buying a Home in San Francisco is About to Get Even Harder. But people still want to live here, although some of them have to move into tiny houses to afford the San Francisco Bay Area lifestyle!

Tiny Houses and Window Film

We’ll get right to the heart of the matter. If you live in a tiny house, window film can help you with privacy. Immediately. No waiting seven years. Have it installed and get more privacy immediately. Plus, it looks great! Here’s an article about how window tint was used in a tiny home, so you can see some of the possibilities.

More Privacy

You can put window film on your exterior windows, but also on your interior windows if you have them. If you have a shower, but don’t want a curtain, you can use window film to create privacy in your shower or bath. Window film looks sleek and uncluttered, too. We wrote about privacy recently in our post: Ten Day Challenge: More Privacy in San Francisco.

Spend Your Dollars Wisely

You’ve spent less money by buying a tiny house rather than a giant McMansion, so with that what you’ve saved, you could invest in window film. You might also want to invest in insulation, too. And by the way, did you know that we install 3M Thinsulate, which insulates your windows? See more information in our previous post, How to Stay Cool in the Heat? You’ll Love 3M Thinsulate Window Film.

Save Money, Too!

Window film can help you save money on your power bill, since it keeps the interior of your home well-regulated. So temperatures don’t get as hot or as cold. It keeps the nosy neighbors from peeking in, which could save your sanity.

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If you need a recommendation on what kind of window film to get, give us a call. We’d love to talk to you!