Energy Saving Window Film - Let the Light In
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Everyone wants a home that is bright and cheery and filled with light. Not only is natural light healthier for your body and energy system than artificial light but it also cuts down on the energy costs of using more artificial lights in the home. Having lots of windows to let in the natural light also gives the feeling of bringing the outdoors in and can help give the sense of more space by visually extending the room.
However, one of the downsides to having lots of natural sunlight is the amount of heat generated by the sunlight. Sunlight absorbed into your windows makes up to 40% of your summer energy costs.
Not only does sunlight heat up the room but the UV rays can alter the color and cause fading of expensive curtains, furniture, carpeting and hardwood floors. Also UV rays coming throught the window can be absorbed through the skin while indoors. All of this might cause you to just forego the beautiful views from outside and draw the drapes and run the air conditioner to keep the heat down leaving you with a dark dreary house in the end.
There is another solution: Energy saving window film! Energy saving window film is a thin, transparent sheet that can be applied to the interior of a window to change its heat and light transmitting characteristics. With easy to apply, invisible insulating window film, you can block harsh rays and still enjoy daylight and the scenery.
Energy saving window film is a non-reflective, non-tinted film that fits all single-pane windows and is applied without adhesive. This is an easy do it yourself project that doesn’t require a specialized installer.
The sun-blocking and insulation properties of window film can mean substantial savings on your energy costs. Depending on the type and brand of window film, they can block between 65% to around 80% of solar heat coming into the home through a window in the summertime and help reduce winter heat loss by keeping between 35% to 40% of the heat inside the home during the winter time.
Another added benefit is that insulating window films also block between 98 - 99% of UV rays that can fade carpets, drapes, furniture and wood floors. Non-reflective, non-tinted film also has the side benefits of glare reduction, increased shatter resistance, and absorption of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Temperatures near the windows are reduced as well, which increases occupant comfort.
This is a cheaper quick fix solution than replacing all the windows in your home with energy efficient windows if you can’t afford to do that at the moment. So enjoy your bright cheery home now and let the light in.
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This is a great product that can really help people save money. I’ve looked into it myself and love the concept of it. Unfortunately I don’t own my own home so I can’t try it out yet. Hopefully soon.
Good article. If you take some time to apply it carefully, it’s hardly noticeable. I can say from experience that this film really works…the heat is out and the natural light is in!
I also like the film. I have noticed a huge difference once it is applied. I did not realize that it actually can protect you from the dangerous rays the sun puts out. Thanks for the info.
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This is great to see an invention like this that can contribute to overcoming the factors that are contributing to the carbon footprint in the environment. You are right in saying that the natural light is alot better for us. It is natural for us to have the lighter skin when in the UK. Also, the increased use of double glazing in doors and materials shows that the world is moving in a more green direction.
I saved alot of my money on this beautiful innovation. I agree this is a awesome product, it really makes a difference. I recommend it to everyone.
I am truly amazed at what technology has come to, this is awesome! I think I am going to go purchase some tomorrow or the next day, mothers day is Sunday and I know that my mother would LOVE this!
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You’re so right. I was in D.C. during the winter, and because I had the window film, we saved so much on our heating bill! I recommend it to everyone reading this.
I have always been interested in renewable energy. Ths post has enlightened me with some new ideas. Id like to start saving money on my energy bills and I know many people are already doing it.
Interesting….but in the summertime and help reduce winter heat loss by keeping between 35% to 40% of the heat inside the home during the winter time. I would have thought it would have been no good in the winter as you would want to let the solar heat in.
Great idea and good to see people helping the environment and making some money at the same time! Does the film pick up dust easily? I worry that it would be hard to clean. Im sure its great value, though, for the energy savings that you’ll make.
I put up the tinted window film made by Energy Film, and I love it. It was easy to put up because it doesn’t have adhesives plus it has 98% UV protection. It didn’t darken the room as much as I thought it might, which is really nice. It really helps to keep the morning sun from ‘cooking’ my breakfast room.
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This is something that I have never heard of I think that this is a fantastic product and something that would really be beneficial in sunny South Africa, its great to see that not only does it keep out heat in summer but also retains the heat in winter, something that we need here in South Africa.
Window film is an excellent alternative to insulating your window at a low cost in comparison to regular energy efficient windows.
This is great stuff to have on ones windows, not only does it have UV protection, but it helps with the moderating the level of light and sun getting in, great for those rooms that get far too much light.
Wow now this is something that I could so use both at home and at the office there is nothing better than having the warmth of the African sun but it does have it moments when it is just too hot and you just cant get away from it especially in summer, so this would be perfect. I really am enjoying this site, interesting and informative.
I have used similar products for my home in NY when I lived there to help keep some of the heat in on those cold winter nights. Now I live in FL and have many windows and there is always natural sunlight. This window film works great and I’ve had the chance to use it to keep heat out as well as in.
I tried this product about a years back and i didnt really think it made much differnce to me energy bill (may have just been me) anyway now i actually have tinted windows because the sunlight actually damaged my carpet before.