When it comes to deciding how to dress your windows, it can be a difficult decision between window shades and window film. Though both window solutions have their benefits, they have differing effects on sun protection and privacy for your home. Depending on your needs, your house may benefit from window shades, window film or even both.
Sun Protection and Heat Control
While running your air conditioner may seem like the best way to keep cool during the summer, it is not always the most cost-effective solution. If you want to beat the heat and protect yourself from the sun without running up your utility bills, consider installing some window sun shades or solar window film.
Reflect UV rays and Heat with Solar Film
Solar window film can reject the heat from the sun from penetrating your home windows. Limit the amount you must turn on the AC in the warmer months with heat control window film that keeps your home comfortable year-round.
Solar window film offers protection from UV rays that is not provided by solar shades. UV radiation passing through your glass windows can have consequences on the health of your skin as well as your home or business, damaging your furniture and flooring. Even window coverings can fade from the harmful effects of the sun. If you are looking to increase your protection from the sun’s rays, we recommend installing solar film that blocks 99% of UV rays.
Beat the Glare with Window Shades
When they are properly installed and kept drawn during the day, window shades or solar shades can help keep your home cool by blocking the sunlight and reducing incoming heat. Window shades have varying levels of opacity when it comes to keeping out the light depending on the colour and style of the shade.
Enhance the Privacy of Your Home or Business
Many businesses and homeowners enjoy their privacy. During the daylight, reflective privacy film can allow those inside to see outside the window, but passersby will not be able to see into the building. But what happens when the lights are on inside and the sun has gone down? Window drapes and other window coverings can help maintain your privacy even when it is darker outside than it is inside.
Keep Your Space Private
Light-filtering window shades, in tandem with privacy window film, can be very effective if you are looking to maintain privacy. Window shades will reduce the glare whereas window film will allow you the ability to look out at the sun shining sky. If you are concerned about people being able to see into your home or office space through your windows once the sun has gone down, you might want to consider drapes or other window coverings for nighttime privacy.
Shades & Window Film to Suit Your Needs
Whether you want to keep your home cool in the summer without running your air conditioner at all times or you simply want some extra shade on sunny days, window shades and window film can provide you with the ideal solution for your home or business. There are plenty of options available when it comes to shades and other window film solutions. Contact our experts if you need help finding the best window option for your home or office needs.
