Comments on: Save Energy: Tint Your Windows http://www.greenearthfriend.com/2008/11/tinting-your-windows/ An eco-friendly and green website dedicated to the Go Green Movement encompassing sustainable living, renewable energy and environmental awareness. Fri, 21 May 2010 02:30:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: James http://www.greenearthfriend.com/2008/11/tinting-your-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-9 James Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:40:14 +0000 http://www.greenearthfriend.com/?p=674#comment-9 I had great success with a product called www.shattergard.com Worth looking into.. I had great success with a product called http://www.shattergard.com

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]]> By: kevin koval http://www.greenearthfriend.com/2008/11/tinting-your-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-8 kevin koval Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:34:43 +0000 http://www.greenearthfriend.com/?p=674#comment-8 Nice article with a few flaws. Low-E windows are great but they will not "render harmless" the light that is allowed to transmit through. Low-E windows will still allow visible light and UV (as well as some heat) into your home causing your furnishings to fade. We see it everyday in the field and consistently install window film on Low-E windows to provide fade protection and enhanced energy performance. Unfortunately, you cannot "stop heat transference" with exterior or interior films. We can greatly reduce the transfer of heat but even an R-30 roof will allow heat transfer to some degree. Most window films will reduce 40-80% of incoming heat and new technology films are virtually clear. Please consult a professional to aid you in making the best choice for your home. In 2009, the window film tax credit will also come back allowing you to take 10% of your purchase in a tax credit. More details will follow in the next month or so. Nice article with a few flaws. Low-E windows are great but they will not “render harmless” the light that is allowed to transmit through. Low-E windows will still allow visible light and UV (as well as some heat) into your home causing your furnishings to fade. We see it everyday in the field and consistently install window film on Low-E windows to provide fade protection and enhanced energy performance.

Unfortunately, you cannot “stop heat transference” with exterior or interior films. We can greatly reduce the transfer of heat but even an R-30 roof will allow heat transfer to some degree. Most window films will reduce 40-80% of incoming heat and new technology films are virtually clear. Please consult a professional to aid you in making the best choice for your home.

In 2009, the window film tax credit will also come back allowing you to take 10% of your purchase in a tax credit. More details will follow in the next month or so.

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