Reduce Heat with Window Tinting
When temperatures rise in the summer, who doesn’t want to come back to a cool and comfortable home? Fans and air conditioners work well to keep your house cool during the summers. But, they also increase your energy bills. What if we told you there was an easy solution to lower your energy bills while keeping your house cool? The answer is window tinting.
During the summer months, your house gets a lot of sunlight. The sun’s rays get in through your windows, raising the temperature within your house and making your air conditioning unit work harder. Sunlight is primarily made of three types of rays- visible light, ultraviolet rays, and infrared reds. These rays easily pass through your unprotected window panes, and your furniture, walls and flooring absorb these rays. Infrared rays increase the warmth inside your house and everyone is aware of the ill effects of ultraviolet radiation on your health. How would you feel if you could block the UV and infrared rays, while only letting in visible light? Window tinting could do that.
By tinting your windows, you can keep the temperature down, without compromising on natural light.
Why is it necessary to minimise heat inside your house?
Keeping your house cool is not just about comfort. High temperatures can harm your health as well as your house. A big portion of the total surface of your house is made up of windows. Your windows let in both light and heat into your house. A couple of hours of sunlight streaming through your windows could increase the interior temperature by several degrees.
If your home is very hot, it may cause dehydration or even heat stroke. You may not experience any initial symptoms, but prolonged exposure to high heat could be damaging to your health.
Sunlight can also cause your expensive curtains, upholstery, and carpets to fade. Plastic items in your house, when exposed to high levels of heat, could release toxic benzene gas. Benzene is known to be carcinogenic and has also been linked to anemia and immunodeficiency problems.
Window tinting is a simple solution that can help to keep your house cool with absolutely no side effects.
What are the benefits of window tinting?
Besides keeping your house cool, window tinting can also protect your health against the ill effects of sun exposure. Skin cancer is on the rise in Australia, with the primary cause being sun damage.
Here are some compelling reasons why window tinting is beneficial for you and your family:
Conserve energy
Energy efficiency is perhaps the biggest benefit of window tinting. The windows in your house let in a lot of sunlight, making your house prone to heat. The higher the internal temperature, the higher your energy bills.
A higher internal temperature also means that your air conditioning has to work longer and harder to get your house to a comfortable temperature. The longer your air conditioner needs to work, the higher your electricity bills will be.
Window tints work by making your windows energy-efficient. The tints prevent heat from entering your house, which means that you do not need to use your AC as often. Even if you do run your AC, it does not have to work very hard to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Consistent temperature
Some rooms in your house receive a lot more sunlight than others. It could be because of the size of the windows or because of the direction they are in. Your air conditioning system needs to work harder to cool these rooms, and not so hard for other rooms.
Window tints can help you eliminate sun pockets around your house, making it easier to maintain a consistent temperature. By limiting the amount of sunlight that enters your house, you can lower the internal temperature by several degrees. A small investment in window tints can go a long way in lowering your electricity bills.
Reduce glare
Have you ever had to move because of the glare on your laptop? Glare from the sun rays when working or watching the TV can be pretty annoying. Another benefit of window tinting is that it can eliminate glare to a great extent. By applying a tint to your windows, you can work in peace and no longer have to worry about missing the best scenes of your favourite show.
UV protection
UV rays are responsible for causing many health problems, including skin and eye issues. Ultraviolet rays consist of UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are responsible for sun damage such as wrinkles and age spots. UVB rays, on the other hand, cause sunburns because they have a higher intensity.
Window tints are quite effective in keeping the harmful UV rays out, protecting you and your family’s health.
Protect your furniture
The harsh rays of the sun can also damage your furniture and flooring. In just a few months, UV rays can damage your sofas and couches by fading. Leather couches can even crack due to prolonged heat exposure. Your expensive upholstery and carpets can also fade if they remain exposed to the sunlight for long periods.
How to choose the right window tint for your house?
You can choose from a wide variety of window tints. Reflective window tints prevent anyone from peeking inside your house, but it does not obstruct the view from inside. Dyed tints also prevent others from seeing within your house, but also tint the windows when you want to look outside. Opaque tints allow natural light through but may distort the view.
You should pick a window tint according to the room. For instance, opaque tints work well for bathroom windows. However, for the bedroom or living room, you may want reflective window tints so that you can look outside without compromising on the view.
Conclusion
If your HVAC costs are running high, something as simple as window tints could help get your energy bills down. Besides reducing heat and keeping your house cool, window tints can also enhance the privacy and aesthetic appeal of your space. So get in contact with your local Brisbane Glazier!
