Whether it’s blocking harmful UV rays, eliminating the sun’s glare, or deterring intruders from breaking into your home or business, window tint serves many purposes. New technology has found innovative ways to provide security, design, and safety without interrupting the view from your windows.
Here are some of the most common types of film to choose from if you’re on the market for residential or commercial window tinting in Calgary.
Exterior and interior solar film
This type of window tint absorbs and reflects 99% of harmful UV rays. It helps regulate internal temperature, eliminates glare, prevents fading on furniture and flooring, and reduces your energy bill.
One of the added benefits of modern solar film is that they are distortion-free, so you can still enjoy the view without compromise. Solar film tint also allows natural light through without the harmful effects of the sun.
Security film
Security film is designed to make it more challenging for intruders to break into your home or commercial property. It is often transparent and is one of the thickest types of window tint.
Durable security films are used on front entryways, back doors, large windows, basement windows, or any easily accessible glass for intruders. Security film works to hold the glass together and prevent the glass from shattering in an attempted break-in.
Furthermore, your home is protected against storm damage. In Calgary, where hailstorms are common, this is an added benefit of security film.
Frosted and designer film
Frosted film is most commonly seen in bathroom showers, office doors or closets for extra privacy while still allowing some natural light to come through. Designer films can come in a variety of patterns to match the aesthetics of your space.
Some examples include branding for commercial businesses, a mountain landscape for outdoor decks, or a floral pattern to play up a room. You can create a private, stylish space with frosted and designer window tint.
Final thoughts
Window tint can be customized to fit any size or shape of the window. Installing window film is a practical and straightforward way to add privacy and safety or for an extra splash of creativity and style to your home or office.
