Fact Or Fiction: Window Film Darkens Windows?
We get a lot of questions here at Denver Window Tinting about something well within our wheelhouse–window film. One of the most common inquiries we get is whether or not window film will darken a home and/or its windows. We understand why this question is so pressing–nobody wants to trade an annoying glare for a dark and dreary home. The truth is window film does not darken windows significantly and below we explain why.
Let’s begin with how window film works.
How Does Today’s Modern Window Film Work?
Window film does not work as a “permanent shade” that stays on your windows like some people think. As such, it also does not darken or block out the rays of the sun. Very early models of window films did darken windows today’s window films could not be more different. In today’s modern world evolved window film now works on a much finer level–even molecular in some cases. Window tinting is today is made from ceramics and metals and work by either absorbing the harmful rays of the sun and/or reflecting them. These films have virtually no effect on visible light because they only block the harmful rays we cannot see like UV, UVA, and UVB. Leaving your windows clear and your view unobstructed.
Window Film For A Clear, Unobstructed View
Here at Denver Window Tinting, we offer myriad of window films that work to keep glass clear and glare-free. These cutting-edge films allow plenty of natural light into your home, while still giving you all the benefits that window film is known for: low utility bills, even temperatures, and reduced glare. These films range from nearly invisible but range to intentionally dark if you so desire. Ultimately the glass on your Denver home will appear clear unless you choose a dark film for a specific reason. In fact, will even, in many cases, give your home a brighter appearance and enhance the view outside your window.
So, as you can see, window film is 100% effective without any loss of clarity your crave or the darkening of the windows on your Denver home.
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Thinking about window film for your Denver home but need more information? Contact us today to discuss your options and find out more about pricing.