How To Upgrade Home Windows Without Replacing Them

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How To Upgrade Home Windows Without Replacing Them - Home Window Tinting in Iowa City, IA

Upgrade Home Windows Without Replacing Them Did you know that Energy.Gov states that 30% of a home’s heating and cooling costs can be lost through windows that are not energy efficient? With home fuel costs going through the roof, you may be considering the purchase of energy-efficient replacement windows. However, before you spend thousands of dollars, there is a way … Read More

Architectural Window Film Profiled by Whole Building Design Guide

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Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) Discusses Architectural Window Film Uses & Benefits - Window Tinting in Iowa

We came across an extensive article in the Whole Building Design Guide entitled Window Film Fundamentals that discusses architectural window film uses and benefits. We wanted to summarize the findings of this article on how window films can benefit your home or commercial space. Architectural Window Film Uses and Benefits Climate and Energy Control – Window film significantly reduces solar heat gain through … Read More

Energy Efficiency Addressed With Window Film – Experts Weigh In

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Energy Efficiency Addressed With Window Film - Experts Weigh In - Commercial Window Film & Tint in the Iowa City, Iowa area

Energy Efficiency Claims and Real Information From The Experts When it comes to commercial buildings, statistics and data from reputable sources like the U.S. Department of Energy and ENERGY STAR are alluded to quite frequently. And some of this information can be quite overwhelming. When you hear some of these energy efficiency facts, how do you decide to take action … Read More

Window Film Retrofit Upgrades Glass According To Architect Magazine

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Window Film Retrofit Upgrades Glass According To Architect Magazine - Commercial and Home Window Film and Window Tinting in Iowa City, Iowa

In an article in Architect Magazine entitled “The Effects of Window Films Go Beyond the Surface” by Wanda Lau, she explains how a window film retrofit your existing windows can enhance their performance. We wanted to summarize that article to explain some of the ways window films upgrade existing windows with minimum disruption to a home or commercial space. According … Read More

Cut Home Energy Bills This Summer. Experts Agree Window Film Helps

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Cut Home Energy Bills This Summer. Experts Agree Window Film Helps - Home Window Film in the Iowa City, Iowa area

We have all felt the sting of higher prices lately. Whether at the grocery store, gas pump or in your monthly utility bills, costs are rising. We wanted to offer some information that may help you buck that trend and possibly see your energy bills go down this year. Several recent articles in major publications have experts agreeing that window … Read More

Modernize Commercial Spaces For Energy Savings During Earth Month

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Modernize Commercial Spaces For Energy Savings During Earth Month - Commercial Window Tinting & Film in the Iowa City, Iowa area

April is often referred to as Earth Month with Earth Day officially occurring on April 22nd each year. To help celebrate this month, we want to share some information on how to modernize commercial spaces to save energy with innovative window films. We will summarize some things in a recent article entitled “Modernize Your Office Building with Innovative Window Film” … Read More

Solar Controlling Window Film Pros & Cons Detailed by Architect Magazine

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Solar Controlling Window Film Pros & Cons Detailed by Architect Magazine - Home and Commercial Window Tinting in Iowa City, Iowa

Evelyn Royer wrote an article for Architecture Magazine called “The Pros and Cons of Window Films” that we wanted to summarize. Solar controlling window film can be a misunderstood product, so we wanted to clear up some misconceptions. These innovative films retrofitted to your existing windows can be one of the most cost-effective ways to boost energy efficiency in both … Read More

House Window Tinting Has 7 Noteworthy Benefits You Need To Know

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House Window Tinting Has 7 Noteworthy Benefits You Need To Know - Residential Window Film in Iowa City, Iowa

We recently came across an article published by Proud Green Home that discussed how house window tinting could make your house more energy efficient. However, in addition to energy efficiency, the article mentioned six additional noteworthy benefits of utilizing home window films. We have summarized them below as thought you might be interested in all of the ways that window … Read More

What are Window Films and How Can They Be Used in Iowa City?

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What are Window Films and How Can They Be Used? - Window Tinting in Iowa City and the Quad Cities areas of Iowa

The Basics In simple terms, window films are comprised of a thin, strong sheet of polyester laminate that is treated in variety of ways to improve the look or performance of existing windows when applied. Typically, the film is applied to the interior surface of existing windows as a retrofit. To properly adhere to the glass, one side of the … Read More

Energy Costs Typically Account for 30% of Total Operating Costs in Iowa City

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Energy Costs Typically Account for 30% of Total Operating Costs in Iowa City - #1 for Window Tinting the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa area

Did you know energy costs typically account for 30% of total operating costs for a building? As a building owner, manager, or engineer, you’re always looking for ways to reduce your operating expenses. Based on reporting, energy costs typically account for 30% of total operating costs and are usually the largest single expense. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that … Read More