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How residential window tinting can save you money
Florida’s average energy bill is $123 per month, 14.95% higher than the average monthly bill in the country. This equates to nearly $1,500 per year.
Tired of paying such high energy bills? Want to save money while protecting the environment?
Colored windows may be the perfect solution for you. Coloring your home can reduce energy costs and keep your home cool in the summer. Despite the initial cost, you’ll save a lot of money in the long run.
Read on for information about tinted windows and how it can save you money.
First, what exactly is a window shade?
To darken a window is to glue aluminum foil to the inside of a window. This residential window film blocks harmful UV rays and reduces heat and glare from entering your home.
There are many benefits to tinting windows at home. It can provide privacy and a beautiful design that can enhance your home decor.
Tinting windows at home also has many financial benefits. Check out this list of 5 ways window tinting can save you money below.
Keeping you warm in the winter
Did you know that 25-30% of home energy consumption in winter is due to heat loss through windows? This means that nearly one-third of your utility bill is due to heat from your windows.
Paint your windows to help prevent heat loss. It keeps the house warm and therefore uses less heat. This means that tinted windows can help reduce your energy bills during the winter. This will save you a lot of money.
Summer insulation
Just as tinted windows keep your home warm in the winter, they also help keep your home warm in the summer. Interior window tinting prevents UV rays and heat from entering the house. Thanks to this window tinting in the summer, you won’t have to turn on the air conditioner. This will save you money and prevent excessive use of air conditioning equipment. Reducing the use of your air conditioning unit will also save you money by extending the life of your air conditioning unit.
Cheaper than new windows
Buying new energy-efficient windows is a popular recommendation if you experience large heat loss or heat gain from your windows. However, buying new windows can be very expensive. The high cost of buying and installing new windows generally won’t give you a return on investment for 10 years or more.
Window blackout is a cheaper, energy-saving option. You can reduce your energy costs without going broke.
Protect furniture and carpets
As the summer sun creeps into your home, its intense rays slowly destroy your furniture, rugs, carpets, rugs and other furnishings. In fact, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage 40-60% of furniture over time.
Tinted glass protects your home furnishings by blocking the sun’s UV rays. Some tinted glass can block up to 99% of UV rays.
This means your belongings will remain intact for longer. You won’t have to spend money replacing a faded sofa every 5 years. This will be a huge cost savings for you.
It pays for itself
Window tinting is a great energy efficient option that has a high rate of return on investment. In fact, in most situations, the energy savings from tinting your home’s windows will pay for itself in 3 years. This is a great investment. As mentioned above, buying new windows will take at least 10 years. You will save another 7 years with these energy efficient roller shades.
Save money now
Do you want to stay cool this summer without going broke? If so, you should check out the frosted windows in your home. If you have any questions or are interested in a window covering quote, contact us here. We look forward to working with you.
Do you want to stay cool this summer without going broke? If so, you should check out the frosted windows in your home. If you have any questions or are interested in a window covering quote, contact us here. We look forward to working with you.
