This summer is a scorcher across the entire country.  And, this is probably the new norm that we are living in with global warming beginning to take its toll.  This means that homeowners all across the country, even here in the Chicago area, need to start thinking about taking measures to cool their homes more during the summer months.  One of the best ways to do this is with heat-reducing window films.  Read below to find out why.

How Window Film Benefits Chicago Homes in the Summer

Heat Reduction: First and foremost, heat-reducing window film lowers the temperature in Chicago homes large and small.  It does this by reflecting heat off the window and away from interiors.  This heat is called solar heat gain and it is the heat you feel radiating off untreated windows when the sun beats down on them.  Some films will reduce this by up to 80%–even keeping the spaces right next to windows cooler on the most intensely hot days.

Utility Savings:  Just keeping your Chicago home cooler by reflecting sunlight away from glass window surfaces saves homeowners plenty of cash.  However, another huge way that heat-reducing window film keeps money in your pocket is by acting as insulation for your home window too.  This traps the air you pay to cool inside, lowering the amount of A/C you need to run and reducing utility bills in the process. 

Glare-Reduction:  The odds are if you have a lot of heat coming in through your windows from solar heat gain–you have a glare problem as well. One of the biggest advantages of using heat-reducing window film over other solutions is that these films also reduce the glare coming through those southern and western-facing windows.  When you have heat-reducing window film installed on your home you can say goodbye to glare-obscured tv and computer screens too!

Want to know more about heat-reducing window film for your Chicago home?  Reach out to us today for pricing and to book a free consultation.

Mike Kinsey has more than a decade of experience installing window film in the Chicago area. His years of experience have allowed him to develop a deep familiarity with all of the different types and styles of window film on the market including the various security, privacy, decorative, and energy efficient options. Together, he and his team have completed hundreds of commercial and residential installs, totaling an accumulation of over 250,000 square feet. In addition to being an expert on top brands such as LLumar, C-Bond, HDClear, Solar Gard, Solyx, and Huper Optik, Mike is also certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.