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Nearly every home is afflicted with an age-old
problem: the same glass windows that open homes to natural light and scenery
also let in excessive heat and destructive ultraviolet radiation. Traditionally,
homeowners have relied on conventional window treatments; blinds, shades and
draperies, to counter the suns' attack. Protection with these devices require
them to be kept closed, shutting out the natural lighting and views windows were
meant to provide in the first place. In addition, the very materials used to
block the sun inevitably deteriorate from the suns' rays that glass doesn't
stop.
In more recent years, there has been an increase in the
amount of glass used in homes. Yet there has been a significant decrease in the
use of conventional window treatments. Instead, homeowners are opting for a more
open look with the architectural design of today's windows and the scenery of
the outdoors becoming part of the décor of their interiors. The widespread
popularity of this trend has compounded the harmful effects of the sun to home
interiors with premature fading becoming noticeable in a shorter period of time.
Now for the good news! Due to advanced technologies within
the window film industry, today's selection of residential films are virtually
undetectable and allow beautiful sunlight into every room of your home without
the harmful and discomforting side effects.
Window Films for Better Living
 FADING
Understand the causes of fading, one needs to know a little about the makeup of
sunlight. Sunlight is basically made up of three elements:
VISIBLE-the part which enables us to see
INFRARED-the part which we feel as heat
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT-which we neither feel nor see but is the main factor in
causing fabrics and
furnishings to fade.
Visible light and infrared heat are
the other factors that contribute to fading, which is why effective film
installations must harness all three sunlight elements.
Since fading is a cumulative effect
from the sun's energy, the change in color or texture or your furnishings may
not be apparent until it has progressed to the point where it has become
obvious. Premature fading occurs faster on the "sunnier" exposures,
but will eventually happen on all sides of a home. The reason for this is
because ultraviolet light follows the same path as visible light, reflected and
bounced off the outside environment through all windows of a home, even when the
sky is overcast. Yes, you can get sunburned on a cloudy day! Unfortunately, we
are contacted most often after a homeowner becomes aware that fading has already
occurred. It certainly makes more sense to use window film as a preventative
measure against the inevitable results.
Madico Window Film blocks 99.9% of
the UV rays, heat and glare, protecting your home, your furnishings and your
family.
Window Films for Better Living
 COMFORT
The more glass area that a home has the more difficult and
costly it becomes to maintain uniform temperature levels during all four
seasons. Vista Window Film acts as insulation, buffering the effects of heat
gain and loss all year long.
Closing conventional window treatments is helpful, but the
sun's heat still comes through the glass and as it heats up these coverings, is
radiated into rooms anyway.
Window film stops heat from passing through glass and allows your heating and
air-conditioning system to operate more efficiently. The unique advantage over
window treatments is that this can be accomplished without blocking your view
and useable daylight. As busy as life can be, who has the time to daily open and
close blinds and drapes.
Window Films for Better Living
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GLARE
Glare is defined as an uncomfortably bright light. It is
therefore subjective from one person to another.
Vista Window Films come in a wide selection of glare control levels. Windows
facing water views or clerestory windows and skylights with a predominant
skyward view may present greater discomfort from glare than those facing a
wooded or landscaped area. Homeowners can choose just the right amount of glare
correction that suits them without the eyestrain that very bright windows can
cause.
Additionally, contrast glare can be minimized. This is a phenomenon that occurs
with a brightly lit window adjacent to a darker interior wall. This brightness
forces the iris of your eye to close, reducing the ability to see the true
beauty of colors, textures and furnishings in a room. Interior designers
appreciate this feature as it maintains the ambiance they are creating in a room
from being "washed out" by excessively bright sunlight.
One of the most pleasant experiences our clients express to us is the
improvement window film has made in their view of the outdoors. By adding
crispness, detail and focus to the outdoor environment, a feeling of greater
tranquillity is created.
Window Films for Better Living
 Safety
And Security
When applied to the interior of new
or existing glass, window film provides a virtually invisible force of
protection that helps to hold glass in place when it shatters due to violent
storms, accidents, vandalism or illegal entry. It can dramatically reducing
damage or injury from flying glass, keeping people and premises safer and more
secure. Various levels of film protection are available to address various
hazard levels. This benefit is a luxury that becomes a necessity when children
are present.
Window Films for Better Living
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