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Will Window Film Darken My Kansas City Home’s Windows?

We get asked a lot about whether or not window film will darken a home’s windows and understandably.  While the answer is no, we put together a few talking points as to why this is so to help you better understand why.  

First, let’s take a look at how window film works.

How Does Today’s Modern Window Film Work?

Many people think window film is simply a permanent shade applied to windows on a home and acts by way of darkening or blocking out the rays of the sun.  While it is true that in early window films this was partially true, today’s window films could not be more different. In today’s high-tech world window film has come a long way and now works on a much finer scale–down to the molecule in some cases.  Made from ceramics and sometimes metals, today’s window films actually absorb the harmful rays of the sun while still allowing natural light into your home. Since the sun rays are made up of multiple waves (only one of which is visible to the human eye) window film can easily block the harmful rays like UV, UVA and UVB rays while letting visible light in.

So, as you can see, window film is completely effective without any impact on the bright light you crave for your home and without darkening windows. Read on to find out more about what your windows will look like after film is applied.

Window Film For A Clear, Unobstructed View

Here at Scottish Window tinting, we offer a wide variety of window films that keep glass clear and rooms bright–without a glare. These cutting-edge films allow natural light to stream into your home, while still accomplishing any number of tasks: lowering utility bills, trapping hot an cold air and reducing glare. These films range from virtually invisible to intentionally dark.  But at the end of the day, the glass on your Kansas City home will appear clear unless you choose a dark film for a specific reason. In fact, in many cases, window film will give your home a brighter appearance and enhance the view outside your window.

What About Reflective Films?  Will They Make My Kansas City Home Dark?

The way reflective window film looks changes throughout the day depending on the time and light conditions.  But when viewed from the indoors or out reflective film doesn’t darken things. It won’t shade or darken a room either.  In fact, there are even reflective films that redirect light further into your home, thereby brightening areas of your home deep inside and even reducing the need for lighting. However, unless you choose a darkly tinted reflective film, your Kansas City home windows will look almost exactly the same inside or out.

Thinking about window film for your Kansas City home but need more information?  Contact us today to discuss your options and find out more about pricing.