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Residential Solar Window Film Protects Your Furniture from Fading

Invest in Your Interiors: How Window Film Protects Your Furniture from Fading

Everyone appreciates bright, natural light filling their homes to create a lively and inviting atmosphere. However, this beautiful sunlight can silently undermine the lifespan and beauty of your furnishings, flooring, and interior decor. The unwelcome effects of discolouration and material degradation are all too common consequences of continuous exposure...

June 12th, 2025Blog, Read more...
Solar Control Window Film for Residential

Solar Control Window Film for Residential

In Calgary, where we’re graced with sunny days year-round, managing heat, glare, and UV exposure is a real concern for homeowners. Solar control film for residential windows is becoming an increasingly popular solution—and for good reason. With advanced technology, sleek designs, and energy-saving capabilities, this simple upgrade delivers lasting...

May 26th, 2025Blog, Read more...
Feather Friendly® Bird Strike Window Film

Prevent Bird Strikes at Your Calgary Home or Business with Feather Friendly® Window Film

Where there are windows, there’s a risk of bird collisions. In Calgary, our bright skies and love for large glass panels make homes and businesses especially vulnerable to bird strikes. That said, there is a simple solution to protect your property and our feathered friends—prevent bird strikes with Feather...

May 8th, 2025Blog, Read more...
Solar Screen vs. Window film

Solar Screen vs. Window film: What’s The Difference?

When looking for ways to reduce heat, cut glare, and protect your home from UV damage, you’ll often come across two options: solar screens and window film. While both options will improve your home’s comfort and energy efficiency, they work very differently—and one solution often outshines the other.Here’s a...

April 29th, 2025Blog, Read more...
Decals window glass

Decals vs perforated window film for your business: Which is better?

Attracting customer attention is crucial for any business. If you’re not using your storefront window as part of your advertising strategy, you’re missing out! Both decals and perforated window film stand out as popular choices, each with unique advantages. Understanding these differences can help you determine if decals vs....

April 16th, 2025Blog, , Read more...
Window Film Solutions for Reducing Glare in Your Calgary Home Office

Top 5 Window Film Solutions for Reducing Glare in Your Calgary Home Office

Some days it’s hard enough to focus on work in your home office, and added glare through your windows is no help. Not only does it make it difficult to focus on screens and the people around you, it increases eye strain and can cause headaches. Eliminate these challenges...

January 14th, 2025Blog, , , , Read more...
Spectra Light - Window Film in Calgary

Why Being IWFA Accredited Matters: How Spectra Light Stays Compliant with Industry Standards

The International Window Film Association (IWFA) represents window film automotive, commercial, and residential window film companies across the globe. This non-profit organization promotes the use of window film for homeowners and business owners and sets and maintains stringent industry standards. As a premier provider of window film in Calgary,...

December 11th, 2024Blog, , Read more...