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It’s the middle of May and I am soaking up the warm rays of afternoon sunlight that shine through my living room windows.
The view of my spring garden is just breathtaking, and I’m filled with ideas for planting annuals this year to make it even better.
Soon, though, it will be the end of June, and I’ll be drawing the drapes closed to block out the hot summer sun that keeps my air conditioner running full time.
I’ll have to go outside to view my summer garden.
With that in mind, I’m considering a fairly new trend in residential window treatments for my home.
You might have heard of tinted window film, which has been very popular for automobile glass and commercial buildings.
Today, with new technology and less-tint, residential solar window films are becoming a popular choice for homeowners wishing to keep their homes cooler and extend the life of flooring, furniture and even artwork.
These window films can act as sun block for your home.
There are a variety of brands of window film on the market. Without mentioning any specifically, the advantages can be numerous. One plus is visible light transmission, which allows sunlight to pass through the film for maximum natural home lighting.
Another advantage is solar energy rejection, which literally bounces solar rays off of the window.
Some films even block 99 percent of ultraviolet rays, again, protecting your home and its contents from sun damage.
Others offer security protection as well, preventing window glass from shattering by keeping it in place in the event of a break-in or unintentional impact.
Some include all the above options and even more.
To me the benefits of residential window film make sense — a cooler climate in my home, protection of my interior furnishings from sunlight damage and an environment safe from the risks of broken glass.
Brenna Hartmann is the co-founder of Fixin’ Chix Inc., a do-it-yourself company.
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