What Are the Benefits of Translucent Window Films?

Privacy

• The most immediately recognizable benefit to having window film is increased privacy and security. Windows may be frosted, which will create a blurred effect when you try to look through them. The degree of the translucency will determine how clearly you can see through them. Tinted windows, which are laced with translucent film, are often seen on cars to enhance privacy.

UV Protection

• Translucent windows do not allow as much ultraviolet radiation through as windows without films. Sometimes they may block as much as 99 percent of all incoming UV radiation. This will extend the life of objects in your home, as exposure to UV rays may cause discoloration and fading in carpeting, furniture, upholstery and walls over time. Window tint on car windows serves a similar function as it blocks many UV rays from entering the driver's eyes.

Temperature Control

• Translucent window film will help keep a home or office cooler during the summer while keeping it warmer during the winter. Window film will both reflect heat from outside and absorb heat from inside. What this means is that incoming heat during the summer will be bounced back, so you'll spend less money on running air conditioning. Heat will be absorbed and not allowed to escape your home during the winter, meaning more insulation and less money spent on heating bills.

Color Choices

• Translucent window film is available in a variety of colors, so adding a layer of it to your windows will enhance the look of your home or building. They are often available in designer shades to match a customer's color preferences.