Make Your Austin Home More “Green” With Window Tinting
Window Tinting For Energy Conservation In Your Austin Home
It is getting hot in Austin, which is a nice break from the winter chill but you have probably already seen a spike in your a/c usage. Did you know that heating and air conditioning are the top culprits for energy consumption, energy waste and the related costs for your home? Actually, according to the Department of Energy, it could be as high as one-third of the average home’s energy loss occurs through windows and doors. Although retaining heat in winter and cool air in the summer is no easy task, there are effective products on the market today to help you keep energy low and your bank account balance high and those products are window films.
Why Apply Window Film To Your Austin Home?
Window films are engineered to allow in visible light while blocking infrared light, ad in doing so minimizing heat gain in summer and holding in warm air during the winter. While there are DIY fixes like caulking and weather-stripping, they have scant effect on energy loss, since heat and cold can both pass through the permeable glass. When it comes down to it, window films is one of the easiest, cheapest and highest return, energy efficiency upgrades you can make to your home and its windows. While it is true you can apply the coating or film yourself, for the most effect, durable and attractive installation, you should leave it to a seasoned professional.
Austin’s Window Film Experts
At Scottish Window Tinting we understand how important it is to get your windows done quickly and get them done right–and we do both. We have over 10 years of experience using film to tint windows in the Austin area and a remarkable track record of success. Don’t trust your windows to just anyone- contact Scottish Window Tinting and make a cool Austin home a reality this summer.
