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Choosing the right shade of tint for your window is not just about the amount of light you want to let in.  You also have to consider other aspects such as room temperature, glare, and privacy.

You want Privacy:

If you are looking to improve the privacy of your room, most people recommend opting for a lower tint percentage. Yes, this might seem counterintuitive but the lower the tint percentage the darker the tint.  Window films with a tint percentage of below 20% are usually darker and hence they let in very far less light than a none tinted window. If you have large windows in your home, you might want to have some level of privacy while also letting in plenty of light into the room. You might also want a high degree of privacy in some rooms such as bathrooms, office partitions, and entryways.  Textured tints also prevent people from seeing through your windows at night when you have your lights on.

You want Visibility:

If you have a storefront business with a window display section, you want the people outside to view the displayed merchandise with ease. You will want a tint solution that has a low exterior visible reflection that will allow potential customers to view your products without worrying about the sun’s reflection causing annoying glare. Most windows also have a high interior reflectivity at night which prevents you from seeing the outside. To solve this problem, you can also install privacy window tints that have a low interior visible reflection. The window film lets you enjoy the night view from your office, or you can see through the windows at home at night without having to turn off the lights in the house.

You want Glare Reduction:

If your office has windows but you have issues with viewing your screen due to the glare from the windows, then you will want film that will reduce the glare caused by natural light while also allowing plenty of light to get through. This type of film is great because doesn’t compromise your view of the exterior. This type of film is also great to install in houses where the glare from the window interferes with your TV viewing experience and other activities.

 

You want Climate Control:

There are two scenarios when dealing with climate control. The first one is where you want to keep your room warm due to the cold weather outside. You want a film that helps to keep the room warm by redistributing the room temperature to reduce cold spots. The film also blocks out the cold temperatures outside.

The second scenario is where you want to reduce the room temperature. Here you want a film that helps you to solve this problem, like film that allows your windows to reject almost 80 percent of the sun’s heat without compromising the lighting or visibility.

 

You want Sunlight to Better Fill Your Space:

On regular windows and glass surfaces, the sun’s rays usually concentrate in a certain spot at various times throughout the day. This concentration creates hot spots at different times making some locations in your home or business just too bright or hot to be comfortable. In a restaurant, customers might shy away from certain seats during the daytime due to the excess heat or glare from the windows. In that same restaurant, some sections might have excess light while others are just too dark. However, you can address this issue with a film that redistributes the light throughout your business reducing and or eliminating dark spots. These window films help to reflect light upwards and inwards so that the room is lit evenly.

 

With these options, and 618DentGuy you can create the best environment for your home and, or business.