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Add Character to Your New Construction

One of the most common complaints of new construction homes is the lack of character. As I’ve busily saved money for the past few years to build my dream home, I’ve often been worried about this important issue myself. However, while completing some research, I’ve discovered many ways to add character to a newer home. For instance, installing crown molding, a wooden staircase, and trey ceilings are great ways to fill a new abode with character. Another great idea is to install a stained glass window. These colorful beautiful additions give your home old world flair. On this blog, you will learn how to add character to your new place by installing stained glass windows.

Why You Should Consider Adding Window-Film To Your Windows

6 July 2016
 Categories: , Blog

Windows' greatest strength is also their biggest weakness. Windows are designed to allow natural light into a home and to provide a view of the outside world. On the other hand, the same light that eliminates the need for artificial lighting can also cause problems for a home. Window tinting can help to protect your home from several money-comsuming dangers.

UV Damage

UV rays can fade furniture, carpet, and artwork. Thus, if you have expensive furniture or art in your home, you should take steps to eliminate UV damage. One option is to keep your blinds or curtains shut to reduce the amount of light that leaks into your home. While this option can be somewhat effective, your home may be darker than you would like it to be, and you will have no view of the outside world. Some window film will filter out up to 99% of UV rays, which will virtually eliminate the risk of fading. 

Skin Concerns

UV rays are not just a concern for your furniture and artwork. They can also cause skin damage. Whether you already have skin cancer and are trying to prevent its spread, or you simply want to forestall the onset of cancer, using window film to reduce the amount of UV rays that enter your home can help to create a refuge for your skin. 

Savings on Cooling Costs

As your furniture, carpet, and walls absorb UV rays, they will heat up and then radiate heat throughout your home. The hotter your home gets, the harder your AC system has to work to cool it back own. Low-e window film is designed not only to filter out UV rays, but it can also reflect heat back into your home during the winter. Thus, film can reduce your cooling costs by up to 23% and your heating costs by up to 25%. In fact, based on the price of window film and the amount of money you stand to save, installing window film is one of the most cost-effective options you have for reducing the load on your AC system. 

If you are wondering what sort of window film to use, or you are afraid that you will create bubbles in the film if you try to apply it yourself, then you should talk to someone who installs window film, such as ClearView Sun Control, Inc. They can at least give you an idea of what kind of film to buy if not handle the installation, so you end up with film that will do exactly what you need it to do.