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window tinting - bringing comfort to buildings
Since the first buildings were designed, architects have struggled to balance the need for natural light in building interiors against the provision of thermal comfort to the people who live and work inside. Air conditioning provides a mechanical solution, but it comes at a cost. Energy is getting more expensive and the systems needed to heat and cool commercial spaces place a demand on consumption and contribute to green house emissions.
Solar window and glass tinting provides a clear solution to lowering energy consumption. With solar energy reductions of up to 81%, air conditioning can operate more efficiently, improving costs and reducing the impact on the environment. Most solar films used by Cooltone have been star-rated as part of the Australian Window Energy Rating Scheme.
Clever building managers have upgraded their windows to include solar window film, passing the energy savings on to tenants who benefit from comfortable indoor environments, a reduction in glare on computer screens and improved employee satisfaction.
Whichever way it's viewed, solar window film makes business sense.
- Decrease Heat - Today's window film is extremely efficient at controlling the effects of solar energy. Window tinting can provide up to 81% heat reduction when applied to untreated glass.
- Reduce Fading - Window Tinting blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays. This reduction combined with solar heat and glare reductions helps to protect your valuable interior furnishings from fading.
- Cut Glare - Whatever the cause - direct sunlight, or reflections from buildings, water or surrounding windows - there is a perfect window film solution to help reduce annoying glare.
- Enjoy Energy Savings - Areas of extreme sun or shade can cause interior temperature imbalances and climate control issues. Window tint can remedy this problem and significantly reduce air conditioning costs.
- Increase Safety - Acts of vandalism, environmental hazard's and unforeseen accidents can cause glass to shatter and become very dangerous. Window Film, and specifically Safety Film, can act as a "safety net" by holding shattered glass together.
- Enhance Appearance - Whether it's a contemporary look or a uniform design, there are a variety of window tinting products that can aesthetically complement the appearance of a home or office building.
- It's Fast and Easy - Professional window tinting installation is quick and simple. There's minimal disruption to your daily lifestyle or work schedule.
"Cooltone are courteous and prompt in the delivery of their services and their attention to detail in their work is exemplary". Tony Alberti, Senior Associate - Hassell Pty Ltd.
Will Window Tinting Reduce my Utility Bill?
The more windows there are in your home or building, the greater the benefits of installing window film. That is because window film does much more than simply control heat gain or loss; it also improves the safety, security, energy efficiency, and appearance of your building - all at a fraction of the cost of installing special glass. Unlike drapes and blinds, window film rejects up to 81% of the heat that would otherwise come through the window. That can translate into a savings of about one ton of air conditioning for every 9 square meters of glass exposed to sunlight. Window films block out 98% - 99.9% of UV light, thus protecting you from the sun's harmful rays and significantly reducing fabric and furniture fade. They also reduce glare to improve your indoor visibility, especially with respect to computer monitors and televisions.
