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Many homeowners attempt and reducing heat gain through windows by installing shutters, shades, drapes, blinds, anything to reduce the heat right?  The room feels cooler but is it?  Perhaps you feel it's cooler because it's darker?  Fact is, anything (unless it's reflective), absorbs the infrared heat, transfers into covection and thus flows up the wall to the ceiling. 

We see this home after home, window after window with our infrared camera, a defined "reverse waterfall" (that's what it looks like), of heat flowing up the above the window, heating up the wall and then on to the ceiling.  Once infrared heat comes through the glass it's in your house to stay, regardless of whether it's hitting the floor, walls, blinds, shutters or curtains.

Controlling heat gain or heat loss through windows is easy by using a coated film product.   The days of bubbling, purple window tints are over.  
The 90's ushered in a new realm of sputter coated high performance films which have stable, water based adhesives that don't bubble or change color, guaranteed. You can be certain we have the right film for your needs be it privacy, comfort, security, energy conservation or any combination.   The brand we carry has warranties and protection against glass breakage from heat transfer be it dual pane glass or the new low E windows.
These films fall into two categories:
* Films with a slight tint to them and a reflective surface (most common), lower cost
* Films that are clear with a very thin coating of gold or titanium.  Higher cost, better value
The tinted films reduce heat flow by 45% and UV by 90%, the clear films reduce heat flow by 88% and UV by 95%.
Follow the links below for more information or to order window treatments for your home.

Types of windows
Single pane glass:  allows transfer of radiant heat, UV and conducts heat in both directions.
Dual pane glass:  better for cold climates as the dead airspace (or argon filled), limits conduction and convection.
Low E ("E" stands for emissivity...click here for an explanation) windows control the movement of radiant heat by using a thin, almost clear metalized film between the double panes of glass.

                                        

CUT OUT THE MIDDLEMAN AND COMMISSIONS
How to save: Simply measure your windows in inches, how many panes per window and what room they are located in.  Only measure the glass area, not the frame.
Then, email us the dimensions as seen below:

Example: 
Kitchen:  35" x 43" x 4 panes
Living room:  48" x  53" x 2 panes  34" x 53" x 2 panes
Front bedroom  23" x 23 x 2 panes 
French doors near patio 12" x 12" x 20 panes

Use the following table to approximate what it will cost installed (we will email a firm quote):

Standard glass windows (single or dual pane) $4.50/square foot installed.  This is Madico "neutral gray" tint.  40% heat rejection, over 90% UV rejection, 40% reduction in light transmission. (shade screens have 75% or higher reduction in light transmission)  This is our biggest seller.
French doors or older windows with multiple panes per window add $1.50/square foot installed.

Cost for removal of existing window film: $1 per square foot.

WARRANTY
All of the films we carry have an unconditional warranty which covers bubbling, fading, turning purple or glass breakage due to heat expansion.   In short, the best warranty in the business, this is why we only specify quality films.

Once we get your measurements, we will calculate the total square footage based on the pricing above and email you a firm quote.  Should you desire a sample please indicate this in your email and we will send you one out.  Be sure and include your mailing address!
Neutral gray is approved by all home owners associations and the Huper Optix cannot be seen, except on your energy bill.

Price includes installation and product. No hidden costs.  Simply measure the total square footage and to obtain your free quote.  Applications are completed by trained, certified installers. 

If you are really looking to reduce heat gain in your home not only from your windows check this out! 
Thermal Control Membrane (TCM) paired with our quiet and efficient attic fans reduce anywhere from 30%-50% from your electric usage.

Email in your dimensions today! or give us a call at 602-867-3176

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