If you are considering energy saving technology for your home or commercial space without breaking the bank, you should consider a professionally installed window film. Window film innovation has taken major leaps in recent years and the film installed on home or commercial windows has little in common with the basic window tint you might find on a car. For … Read More
Seeing Green: Solar Control Window Films Save Money & Conserve Energy
These days, an energy efficient home or commercial building helps you go green in two ways: it’s better for the environment, and it’s better for your wallet. The energy savings can help you avoid costly heating and AC costs, and solar control window films can even help you avoid replacing windows altogether. Plus, your home or building becomes more energy … Read More
Energy Saving Window Film Can Get Iowa City Commercial Buildings in Shape
Want to know more about an innovative product that can help save you money on energy costs and keep you more comfortable all year round? We are talking about getting your commercial building in shape by using a commercial energy saving window film on your building in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa. 3M Window Film can help your building … Read More
Four Easy Ways to Reduce Home Energy Usage in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa
It’s in everyone’s best interest to reduce the amount of energy we use. Not only do you reduce your carbon footprint and energy waste, you’ll also save money on your power bills. Here are some of the most useful and practical ways you can reduce home energy usage! Switch to LEDs – LED bulbs require an initial investment that puts … Read More
Reduce Summer AC Bills in Iowa City, Iowa with Residential Window Films
It may not feel like it on some of these Spring days, but Summer is just around the corner and will be here before we know it. For many of us, the warm Summer weather is something we look forward to all year long. However, it often also brings higher energy bills as we use our air conditioning to keep … Read More
Spring in Iowa City is a Great Time to Consider Home Window Tinting
Some of these cooler days it may not feel like it, but Spring is just around the corner! With warmer weather on the way, this is the perfect time of year to consider home window tinting. So, while you wait for the sun and warm weather to arrive, consider these three reasons you should consider retrofitting your existing windows with … Read More
Hotel Association Advises on Using Energy Saving Window Film
The American Hotel & Lodging Assiciation (AHLA) published an article that discusses how energy saving window film can be a cost effective solution for hotels dealing with heat gain issues. The article uses the Department of Energy‘s Energy Saving Calculator to look at how the return on investment of retrofitting existing windows with film versus replacing the windows. Using their … Read More
Pros and Cons: New Home Windows Versus Window Film Retrofit
We came across this great article on the Easy Energy Saving Tips Website and thought we would share some of what it said. The article primarily focuses on the pros and cons of installing new windows in your home versus having a professional window film retrofit done. Let’s see what it has to say. Energy efficiency is a hot topic … Read More
How to Make Older Home Windows More Energy Efficient
Whether we like it or not, it is Back to School season and Summer is coming to an end. Now is the best time to begin considering home improvements to make your house more energy efficient before the cooler temperatures arrive. One of the best ways to improve energy efficiency is by making your window openings perform better. This is … Read More
Save Money Cooling Your House this Summer with Home Window Films
It may not feel like it today, but Summer will be here in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area before we know it. The warm Summer weather is something many of us look forward to all year long, but it also brings higher energy bills as we use our air conditioning to keep our home cooler and comfortable. With … Read More