These Are the Different Types of Window Tint for Homes
There are several different types of window tint you should be familiar with. You can learn more by checking out our guide here.
Everyone loves natural light in their home. It looks good and it's good for you. The best way to get it? Windows!
But for all the benefits of a well-windowed home, there also comes a variety of potential risk factors worth considering. For every additional window in your home, you also increase glare, heat build-up, energy costs, and even the degradation of décor and furniture spread throughout your living space.
To help combat these risk factors and optimize your at-home atmosphere, we at Solar X of the Palms are proud to provide a variety of proven window tint solutions. No matter your needs, our teams are eager, equipped, and ready to help. Keep reading to explore the best and different types of window tint — and discover which option is right for you!
Ceramic Window Tints
Ceramic tints offer low exterior reflectivity and are typically a great choice for residential builds near the coast. They're corrosion-resistant and can even reject up to 99% of UV rays.
Spectrally-Selective Tints
Spectrally-selective tints are pretty much invisible and perform just like the name implies. They block certain parts of the solar spectrum while allowing other parts to flow right on through your window.
Practically, this means that your windows will continue to allow the flow of natural light into your home while actively rejecting heat. As a result, your windows won't look too different than they would without a film — perfect for any homeowner hoping to retain the original aesthetic of their windows.
Dual Reflective Tints
Dual reflective tint has a blue-ish grey hue and works in two ways, lowering interior reflectivity and increasing exterior reflectivity. It's often used for commercial buildings. But it's also a great choice for any residential setting, too. It actively eliminates glare, rejects heat, and offers great energy savings.
Metal and Ceramic Mix Tints
Metal and ceramic mixes have low reflectivity — inside and out — and help with heat rejection and glare control. They provide a balanced solution for any home.
Energy Efficient Tints
"Eco" tints are good for homeowners looking to create an energy-efficient household. In the winter, they help keep heat in, and in the summer, they help keep it out.
Neutral Tints
As the name states, neutral tints are a great, intentional choice for those looking to avoid any strong tint color tones. They offer low reflectivity and they're great for creating a "showroom" setting.
Security Tints
Security tints are a great way to protect against weather, vandalism, and crime. These tints are made of heavy-duty polyester bonded with tough adhesives and provide incredible damage control.
Exterior Tints
Window tints are traditionally applied to the interior side of a window. But in situations where preexisting windows are starting to deteriorate, exterior tints help block UV rays, heat, and glare to increase window longevity moving forward.
The Types of Window Tint Right for You
So, how do you choose the right types of window tint for your home? Consider your location, regional climate, and goals. Then, give us a call! We're excited to bring your dreams to life.
For more information, simply fill out our form for a FREE estimate. We hope to talk soon!
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