In a recent issue of The Washington Post in their Home & Garden area they tackled the topic of how to prevent sun faded furnishings and floors. The main product they discussed in the article was window film. As a retrofit to your existing windows, window film can help control the three primary factors that cause fading; UV Rays, heat … Read More
School Construction News Details Necessary School Safety Measures
As we get ready to embark on a new school year, it is safe to say that many things will be different. While we definitely want to pay attention to the health aspects related to starting school, we also want to be aware of school safety and security vulnerabilities. To better inform you in this area, we wanted to share … Read More
Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) Discusses Architectural Window Film Uses & Benefits
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 … 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
Improve Energy Efficiency of Home Windows in Iowa City, Iowa
You know the old saying of “The only thing certain is death and taxes.”? Well, you can also probably add increasing utility bills to that statement. However, you can fight back by integrating some intelligent home retrofits to improve energy efficiency in your house. It seems like one retrofit that is being discussed these days is the use of a … Read More
Top Benefits of Residential Window Tinting in Iowa City & Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Residential window tinting can be a very cost-effective way to reduce energy, minimize glare, protect your furnishings and increase the security of your home. The best part is that this film can typically be done as a retrofit to your existing windows with very little disruption to your home. Take a moment to read this excerpt from an article that … Read More
Glare Issues & Excessive Heat Problems As You Spend Time At Home?
If your increased time at home has caused you to notice some excessive heat or irritating glare issues in your home, window film retrofitted to your existing windows can help. The unfortunate aspect of the great open feeling that windows provide is that they can allow in more glare and heat than you might prefer. This can cause your air … Read More
No Indoor Sunburn Doesn’t Mean Skin Damage Isn’t Occurring
Are you aware that your skin is susceptible to UV damage from the sun when you are inside? A recent article in Business Insider called “You can get sun damage through a window — here’s how to protect yourself indoors” by Madeline Kennedy discusses this. With Summer just kicking off, we wanted to share some information from the article about … Read More
Five Reasons Decorative Window Film is Preferred for Privacy & Branding
Looking for a creative way to add privacy or company branding to a glass panel in your commercial space? We wanted to share five reasons why decorative window film is the preferred choice for accomplishing this. Five Reasons to Consider Decorative Window Film Retrofittable to Existing Glass – You can avoid the excessive cost of removing your existing glass and … Read More
Address School Safety Vulnerabilities in Iowa City Area With Film Retrofit
With this school year completed and with an eye to the future, many school districts are looking into facility security upgrades. Many of the upgrades being discussed and implemented across the country have to do with school security and student safety. It is an unfortunate thing that school safety has become a mainstay in the news. It becomes difficult to … Read More