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External Window Film - Home Tint Sunshine Coast

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 01:10:00 GMT

What is it?

Window film is usually retrofit to the interior side of a window, however in some scenarios a professional WFAANZ film installer will recommend an external window film, which is applied to the outside of the glass.

Suitable for commercial and residential applications, external films reject solar energy on the outer pane, keeping the inner pane cool and significantly reducing the solar energy that can penetrate the glass. Exterior films can provide up to 83% total heat rejection and 91% glare reduction (according to NFRC results, available on request).

Why Use It?

A selection of shades, VLT (the darkness of the film) and reflection levels give you design flexibilty when choosing an external film. You could opt for a reflective exterior film to change the appearance of the glass while providing high solar heat rejection and maximum privacy. A heritage listed building could apply a non-reflective exterior film to reduce heat, UV and glare, which allows natural light inside the room but does not alter the building’s appearance.

Despite being exposed to the elements, the exterior films available in Australia come with a four to fifteen year warranty. Ask your installer about edge sealing, as some exterior film manufacturers insist on this process for the install to meet warranty requirements.

When to Use It?

If you want to apply film to low E glass, external window film will leave the Low E surface on the interior of the glass intact. This maintain its cold weather insulation while bolstering its warm/hot weather insulation.
To avoid thermal breakage, care must be taken when matching film to tinted, laminated, tinted laminated and double glazed windows. Exterior films are more compatible with these glass types.
When there are problems accessing the window from the inside of the building.
Large skylights with polycarbonate or glass are suited to external films.

Window Tinting combined with Air Conditioning - Energy savings

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:28:00 GMT

Window tinting combined with air conditioning is great solution for a truly comfortable space without the ongoing costs. Window tinting can reduce the temperature in a room by approximately 5 degrees. It can also cut out up to 80% of the energy from the sun. In fact, energy costs can be cut by almost 30% with tinting alongside a good quality air conditioner. Using window tinting can also prolong your Air conditioners service life as the unit doesn’t need to work as hard to cool the required area.

Here are the facts on combining window tinting with air conditioning:

Takes 34% less time to reach the desired temperature
Reduces the energy consumption by 30% as it automatically reduces room temperature by 5 degrees
Prolongs the service life of your air con unit

Upgrading window glass with window tinting is also ideal for buildings without air-conditioning. It may even replace the purchase of expensive air-conditioning systems by significantly reducing interior temperatures. Certain window tinting films increase the level of insulation, reflecting radiant heat back into the room or the building’s interior, conserving heat during cold winter months and delivering cost savings in summer.

Energy Efficient Window Tinting - Home Tint Sunshine Coast

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:59:00 GMT

Home Tint stock a wide range of energy efficient tinting films that selectively filters solar energy, preventing unwanted radiation (both infrared and ultraviolet) from passing through the glass. This type of window tinting can dramatically reduce heat build-up and improve your property’s energy efficiency in the following ways.

Reduced energy costs.
Cooler temperatures (less running of fans and air conditioning).
Effective glare reduction & reduced hot spots.
A significant reduction in fading of furniture & upholstery.
Assists in extending the service life of your air conditioning.
Increased privacy.
Protection from broken glass.
Help protect against ultraviolet damage.
Keep interior heat inside during the winter.

Creating Privacy with Frosted Window Film - Home Tint Sunshine Coast

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:08:00 GMT

Frosted window film has infinite application. It turns any see-through window into frosted glass with a sand blasted or etched appearance.

It looks sleek and modern, but more importantly creates complete privacy where it is applied.

Frosting enhances your security and privacy, by keeping unwanted prying eyes from looking into your office or home.

It is perfect for putting on the outside of your shower screen, glass panelled cupboard fronts (to hide the contents), laundries and the glass panels in and around front doors and is much cheaper than blinds and curtains.

Frosting on internal glass surfaces will provide privacy in office spaces without making the inside of the office dark.

It lets you do all of the above while still letting 90% of the warm natural light in all year round. A benefit you just can’t get with curtains, blinds or drapes.

Frosting can be custom cut with designs to enhance the look and feel of the environment.

Safety film to foil thieves - Home Tint Sunshine Coast

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:39:00 GMT

A thief trying to break into the Golden Beach Pharmacy on the Sunshine Coast in November 2008, could not smash the shop front glass to gain entry because of the safety film fitted to the window.

Pharmacies are a prime target for smash and grab thieves wanting to steal prescription drugs and money and owners of pharmacies and other retail outlets are taking precautions against after-hours theft by bolstering security.

New, inexpensive measures like safety film,are available and it does not entail hi-tech alarm systems or round-the-clock security guards.

The thief damaged the glass by hitting it repeatedly with a metal bar. While small holes were made, the shattered pieces of glass were held together thanks to the security film that had been applied years before.

This meant there was no way the frustrated burglar could enter the store.

A steel bar was found inside the pharmacy, indicating the thief used so much force while bashing the glass they lost control of it through a puncture hole.

An impression of a boot or shoe in the glass suggested the thief may have kicked the window in one final attempt before running away empty handed.

Why Tint My House?

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 08:51:00 GMT

The effects of the Queensland sun can be harsh. The suns rays passing through the window cause a hot house effect within your house.

By tinting your home professionally you can make living in your home during those hot sunny days comfortable.

House Tinting doesn’t just provide a way to reduce the glare within your home, but it will reduce damaging UV rays from hitting your home furnishings.

Reducing the heat coming into your house will also reduce the cooling requirement, so provide a saving on your air conditioning power bill.

Tinting also has the benefit of providing privacy to areas of your house that maybe visible from a neighbour or street front.

In you media room the tinting of the windows will allow you to watch that favourite sports event or TV show without the need to draw curtains in the middle of the day.

At Home Tint Sunshine Coast we can recommend a solution that will meet your needs and protect your furnishings. Contact us now.