What Is Home Window Tinting?
Home Window Tinting Perth is the most cost-effective building insulation office window tinting Perth available and is responsible for the prevention of heat and glare from entering a building; even with blinds and curtains drawn, the U.V. rays still pass through the glass and fade home furniture and heat up the inside of a home.
Window Size and orientation of the windows will largely determine the energy efficiency of a building; for many building owners and
managers, window tinting is the first action taken towards achieving an environmentally sustainable building. In Summer, 87% of Solar heat can be gained through glass windows, and in Winter, 49% of heat can be lost through the same glass window. The Benefits of Home Window Tinting
The effectiveness of Home Window Tinting is that it can block up to 99% of harmful U.V.A. and U.V.B. rays, which helps to prevent damage from Skin Cancer and will drastically reduce fading of carpets and furniture and warping of home equipment and desks from high amounts of heat.
The other benefits are that Window Tinting can be “retrofitted” to existing glass windows, so there is no need to endure the cost of replacing glass windows before installing Window Tinting, and in some tricky situations, we have a highly specialized film that is designed to be installed to the outside of the glass if access is not available on the inside.
Window Tinting will reduce the amount of energy required to cool a home building by stopping the heat at its source (the glass windows), therefore reducing the temperature immediately around the perimeter of a building and allowing air-conditioning systems to be used sparingly or placed on a higher temperature than was possible previously and thus allowing saving in energy consumption, up to 30% by lowering cooling and heating costs.
With the need to conserve energy also comes the need to reduce most companies’ carbon footprint and the need to conform to stricter environmental standards for energy efficiency. At the same time, the cost of energy continues to rise, which affects a company’s bottom line; this is where window tinting comes into its own. With proven heat rejection properties, window tinting will help your business consume less energy by keeping interior temperatures more controllable and stable, which will lower the need for air-conditioning in some circumstances.
Window Tinting also has the added bonus of reducing peaks in airconditioning usage during a hot afternoon and this will allow your cooling system to operate more efficiently and inexpensively.
As a bonus, Window Tinting also reduces Glare, especially if the sun reflects off the surface of parked cars or other building facades, thus reducing productivity in your workforce due to excessive eye strain and the reduced ability to see computer screens. Also, Window Tinting will provide daytime privacy, which is beneficial if your windows are at ground level looking onto a footpath or car park or another building.
Uses of Window Tinting:
- Energy Efficiency: One of the primary benefits of window tinting in homes is improved energy efficiency. Tinted windows reduce the amount of heat that enters the house during summer, thereby decreasing the need for air conditioning. Conversely, they can also help retain heat inside the home during colder months, reducing heating costs. This temperature regulation leads to lower energy bills and a more comfortable living environment.
- UV Protection: Window tints can block a significant portion of harmful UV rays from the sun. These rays can cause furniture, carpets, and curtains to fade over time. By filtering out UV light, window tinting helps protect your interior furnishings, extending their life and maintaining their colour.
- Privacy and Security: Tinted windows increase privacy as they make it more difficult for people to see inside your home from the outside. This feature is particularly beneficial for houses on busy streets or in densely populated areas. Additionally, certain types of window tints can strengthen the glass, making it more difficult for intruders to break in.
- Glare Reduction: Tinting reduces the glare from the sun, making it easier to watch TV or work on a computer without the interference of harsh light. This can significantly improve the comfort of living spaces, especially in rooms with direct exposure to sunlight.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Window tints can also enhance the external appearance of your house. They are available in various shades and styles, allowing homeowners to choose a look that complements the overall design of their home. This can increase curb appeal and potentially even the property’s value.
These uses make window tinting a versatile and beneficial addition to any home, improving comfort, security, and efficiency.
2. Decorative Film
This type of film is made from dyes and is the most inexpensive type of tinting for homes. It gets the colour by melting and stretching the window tint.
As they’re the thinnest type of window tint, they don’t block out UV rays or increase window strength, but they do give you added privacy. For example, decorative film is a great solution if your bathroom doesn’t have frosted windows.
The decorative film from Star Tint comes in an array of patterns, designs, and colours, which is great if you want to incorporate new design elements into your home.
But don’t overdo it. Decorative film can be tasteful if you’re adding a bold colour or stripes to a window, but do it sparingly; otherwise, you’ll turn your home into an eye sore!
3. Security Film
If you want to prevent storm damage and deter intruders, install security film as it’s the thickest.
Security film is often clear and doesn’t absorb or reflect much heat. Your window may shatter during a storm, but security film reduces the damage to a large crack so your window can hold out longer.
It also means it’ll be harder for intruders to enter your home which is important if you have large windows or have many valuables which are close to a window near the street and can be a target for a quick “smash and grab”.
Factors that Affect Price:
Many factors affect the pricing of Home Window Tinting in Perth; the main factor to start with is sizing.
Not a lot of people realise, but when we come to measure your windows in your home, we measure the height and width and then calculate which roll this size of window will come from in order to reduce wastage; there are four main sixes of window tinting – 920 mm 1220 mm 1520 mm and 1820 mm.
Because the good quality film comes from America, we are fluent in feet and inches as well as metric millimetres and metres.
To calculate an average window size, you multiply the height of the glass only (not the frame ) by the width of the glass and then calculate this by the square meter rate for the specific type of tinting you are installing.
E.G. – 1520 x 1050 = 1.59 square metres x average tinting price of $85 a square metre = $135.15 plus 10 % G.S.T. = 148.66
Please note that this is for a standard window size using an average window tinting type and should not be used to calculate all of your windows because this may vary.
Finally, the different types of Window Tinting, Security Film, Safety film, etc., will affect the per square metre price of your final quote, I hope you find the above explanation useful.
Star Tint is committed to attending to all of your Window Tinting needs at the best price you can get, and we are happy to provide obligation-free quotes; contact us today; saving energy is an investment we can all afford.