In the 15th century, curtains were introduced as an innovative window treatment. However as time goes on, curtains have slowly become outdated and obsolete when it comes to window treatments. With new technology and research, a window treatment alternative has been introduced as an effective and advanced replacement.
What is a window treatment?
A window treatment is a covering or modification to an existing window to increase light control and privacy. Window treatments give you the power to control who can look through your windows as well as the amount of sunlight coming into your home.
Popular window treatments include blinds, shutters, and curtains. And while they may effectively block sunlight and create privacy, they do come with their own set of drawbacks.
To start, curtains and blinds are super effective, but rely on you to remember to open or close them in order to be effective. Secondly, in order for them to be successful you have to eliminate natural light and your view of the outdoors. Thankfully, window films have become a fantastic solution that combines the best features of curtains and blinds without the drawbacks.
Why Window Film?
Window films are a thin, protective layer of plastic that is applied directly to the glass. It comes in a variety of styles, transparencies, etc. If you’d like to reduce glare, heat from the sun, or increase privacy there are a variety of films to choose from that can address your needs. They do all of this while allowing natural light into your home and being a passive system, meaning you don’t have to “open” or “close” them in order to be functional.
Increase Privacy
If privacy is what you are seeking, then you shouldn’t have to give up natural light in your home or your view to the outdoors in order to achieve it. Window films can add to your privacy without cutting out the benefits a window provides. 3M offers a wide variety of products that can help you achieve privacy. Frosted film can offer total privacy, while 3M Night Vision film gives you daytime privacy without eliminating sunlight or your view outside.
Reduce Glare and Heat
If minimizing the effects of the sun is what you’re needing, window film can achieve this without cutting out sunlight all together. 3M Sun Control Films can allow sunlight to enter your space without the overwhelming glare on screens or heat permeating the air. You can keep your environment cool and comfortable while also saving on energy bills. And because these window films reject the UV rays creating the heat, it also protects your interior from sun damage and fading caused by the same UV rays.
Versatility
While window film offers all of these benefits, it also doesn’t compromise the aesthetics of your space. Window films can come in a wide range of tint levels, colors, designs, and more. They are also a fantastic long-term investment for your property, raising your property value and lowering energy bills.
If you are ready to invest in window films for your home or commercial building, contact us today to find out more about our films and installation services.