This is my favorite time of the year in Arizona -- beautiful days, cool nights -- can't ask for anything more!! Most people do not think of window film during this time of the year, but did you know that window film can not only help in the summer, but the winter too? According to [...]
There IS a difference between how you clean automotive film and residential/commercial film! Auto FilmAuto film should NEVER be cleaned using ammonia based products. Why? All window film is porous, which means cleaning solutions will seep through the window film to the adhesives. The adhesive is where the UV protection is and ammonia based [...]
According to information gathered from the Phoenix PD, in 2012 there were 12,016 forcible entries into people's homes in Phoenix, AZ. Being burglarized is a very traumatic experience, unfortunately I know all about this. We were robbed when we lived in Minnesota in 2006. Fortunately, no one was home at the time, but [...]
According to International Window Film Association (IWFA) website professional installation is the best for a variety of reasons: (information retrieved from IWFA website -- see link) Professional dealer installers have film-to-glass recommendations from their manufacturers to use in assisting the customer in selecting the correct film for the particular windows and product benefits desired by [...]
LLumar window film helps reduce energy costs in the summer by not allowing excessive heat gain to get through your glass; however the opposite is true for the winter. LLumar window films can lower heating and cooling expenses by rejecting solar heat from the outside, eliminating hot and cold spots inside, and helping to prevent [...]
Residential Window Tinting reduces premature fading by blocking those factors that cause fading. The only way to stop all fading is to have a cool dark room to put everything. A great way to enjoy your views and reduce fading is to use solar control window films or tinting. Factor #1 Ultraviolet Light Most window [...]
Did you know there is a difference between architectural film and car film? Architectural window films are made a bit differently in the fact that most auto films use adhesives that are pressure sensitive or tacky to the touch. Just like a sticker, these products will only last for so long. Home and office solar [...]
Years of research, technology and testing have allowed window films to provide wonderful benefits for those choosing energy savings, safety, fade protection and glare protection. All of these benefits add up when you consider lowering your energy costs by up to 15% and protecting furnishings, flooring and fabrics from fading. Reputable window film manufacturers test [...]
We are fortunate to live in a state with beautiful views, yet because the sun is so intense, we constantly have our blinds shut or install sunscreens, which generally can distort your views. We spend a fair amount of time in our home, shouldn't we be able to enjoy our views? Window tinting films allow [...]
Sunscreens are screens made in varying tightness' designed to shade your glass. 80 and 90 screens are most popular in AZ. Available in 5 colors. Depending on manufacturer, screens can last from 3-10 years. Screens are made to be removed for cleaning the screen and glass. Views will be distorted, however visibility is still very [...]