Does Window Tinting Offer Good ROI? Get the Facts

July 28th, 2010

In today’s economic climate, homeowners are much more conscious about any improvements they make to their property. Not only do they consider how much s project is going to cost up front, but also whether or not it can actually increase the value of their home or even save money over the long run: giving them a good ROI (Return on Investment). If this sounds like you, maybe now is the right time to look into having professional-grade window tinting products installed.

Some Facts About Upfront Costs of Window Tinting

In a side-by-side comparison, the upfront costs of window tinting versus other energy-reducing strategies are no less than astounding.

FACT: Investing in a new air conditioning system can cost upwards of $5,000.

FACT: Replacement windows cost an average of $250 each. For an average sized home, that can add up to $5,000 or more.

FACT: Professional window film costs about $2.25 to $5.50 per square foot. For the same home listed above, the cost for the most expensive window film versus window replacement is about 80% less!

How Else Can Window Tinting Provide ROI?

After having your professional window tinting film installed, you will begin to see a difference in your energy bills from Day One. Here are some more facts:

FACT: Film blocks out up to 80% of the heat from the sun. So your air conditioner will not need to run as often: this saves money.

FACT: Window tinting blocks up to 99% of UV rays that cause fading, so your furniture and carpets will last longer: this saves more money.

FACT: Window tinting film is considered an energy-saving home improvement under the federal government’s Energy Star program. This means that you can receive a tax credit of up to 30% on your new tinting products: this saves money too!

If ROI in your home improvement projects is important to you, contact the Utah window tinting professionals at Glamour Glaze today, and see what we can do for you.

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Window Tinting For Your Storefront: What a Difference!

June 23rd, 2010

Window tinting has long been a staple for keeping office buildings cool, and more and more homes are taking advantage of tinting’s many benefits — especially since today’s generations of products are more attractive, affordable and effective than ever! But did you know that tinting a storefront window or series of windows is also a great idea? Here is just a sampling of the many reasons why.

Greater Comfort and Lower Energy Bills: High quality professionally-installed Utah window tinting products like those offered by Glamour Glaze reject up to 78% of the sun’s heat! The patrons and employees at your store, beauty salon, restaurant, insurance office or other small business will enjoy cooler indoor temperatures and YOU will enjoy substantially lower utility bills each month.

You Can Create Attractive Window Displays Again With No Worries: Window tinting allows you to create window displays that won’t fade. Many store owners hesitate to display their products and merchandise in their window area during the summer months due to the possibility of fading and other forms of sun damage. Tinting blocks out 99% of damage-causing UV rays, allowing you to use an attractive window display to lure in potential customers without sacrificing the health of your bottom line or sacrificing the aesthetic look of your storefront. Additionally, foyer or waiting area furniture and flooring placed near the front window will also be protected from fading.

Excellent ROI: A replacement window as a solution will cost a small fortune: and who can afford that kind of extravagance in these tough economic times? Professional window tinting film is durable, non-reflective, virtually clear and costs a mere fraction of the price of a replacement window.

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How to Protect Your Utah Furnishings From Sun Damage

May 24th, 2010

All kinds of things can damage your home and its contents. That’s why we all have insurance, right? All it takes is a hit from a tornado, a broken water pipe, or child playing with matches, and the belongings we’ve worked so long and so hard to collect could be damaged forever. We all take steps to protect our stuff from disaster, but what about the slow wear and tear that comes from everyday sources such as sunlight?

Many of our most prized possessions are susceptible to premature fading: fortunately, it’s a hazard that can be prevented even under Utah’s extreme hot weather conditions. Here are some active steps you can take to protect your furnishings from sun damage.

–Close your blinds or drapes during the day: The sun is hottest in the summertime and if it is allowed to beat down on that velvet couch, chances are good that the upholstery will fade in spots and become two-toned. By using this method to protect your furniture, you’ll have to sacrifice looking out your windows during the day but you will effectively block the fading that comes from exposure to UV rays.

–Rearrange your furniture: If you prefer to leave your window coverings open, you’ll need to move your chairs, sofas, artwork, silk flower arrangements, and other items out of the sun’s trajectory. Unfortunately, this method is inconvenient and it will do nothing to keep the sun from fading your carpeting near the windows.

–Install window tinting: The beauty of quality Utah window tinting products such as those offered by Glamour Glaze is that you can protect your furniture from fading with absolutely no compromise. Window films effectively block out up to 99% of the UV rays that cause fading, so you can keep your blinds open during the day and arrange your furniture and belongings however you’d like with impunity. Not all replacement windows block UV rays; when you get the right window films, you get total protection for a fraction of the cost of replacements.

When it comes to Utah window tinting, no one does it better than Glamour Glaze: an authorized 3M dealer. So if you are weary of closing your drapes or rearranging your furniture as preventive measures against sun damage, contact them today.

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Window Tinting vs. Replacement Windows

April 28th, 2010

Spring is a wonderful time in Utah: the weather grows milder, the snow melts, and residents have a few precious weeks to open their windows and enjoy the fresh breezes blowing down the canyons. But those of us who have lived here long enough know that the blazing summer heat will soon be back upon us. If you are sick and tired of high utility bills and feeling hot in your own home every time you sit near a window, this is your year to finally do something about it!

The options for relieving indoor heat without turning up the air conditioner are twofold: you can either buy energy-efficient replacement windows or have professional Utah window tinting installed like the products offered by Glamour Glaze. Here is a comparison of these two solutions.

Costs

From a strict cost-effectiveness point of view, the price of replacement window installment is high. Just one standard window that meets Energy Star requirements will cost about $250. At 16 windows for the average home this comes down to a total cost of at least $4,000. On the other hand, the cost of window tinting the same amount of existing windows would be somewhere around $1,000. That’s a substantial difference!

Heat-Blocking Capabilities

The very best replacement window brands advertise a UV ray blockage rate of 95%. Utah window tinting by Glamour Glaze has a UV ray blockage rate of 99%. This may seem like an insignificant difference, but when you consider the costs of replacement windows it just goes to show that the protective properties of tinting stands up to the best of the best of replacement windows for significantly less money.

Privacy

Window tinting has unique reflective properties that replacement windows simply do not. So in addition to the lower overall costs and comparable heat-blocking properties, you can also enjoy the benefit of privacy with window tinting. The high quality products offered by Glamour Glaze allow you to let in natural light while not letting curious eyes peep in: and this holds true for daylight as well as evening hours.

If you are fed up with blistering Beehive State temperatures making their way into your home, now is the time to look into installing cost-effective Utah window tinting from your friends at Glamour Glaze.

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Five Ways to Save Money With Window Tinting

March 23rd, 2010

Spring is here and with the changing of the seasons comes that urge to make home improvements! Due to the tough economy, improvements that save money over the long run will be all the rage in 2010, and one of the most cost-effective changes you can make is to install Utah window tinting from Glamour Glaze. Here are five ways to save money with our outstanding window products.

Save on your cooling bills: Today’s tinting products are designed to reject approximately 97% of all incoming infrared light. When the sun bears down on your home, your family will stay cooler and more comfortable. Best of all, your air conditioner will not have to work as hard to keep the house cool: many tinting customers report up to 20% savings on their summer utility bills.

Save on cooling systems maintenance: Because your air conditioner will not have to work as hard during the peak summer months, it will enjoy greater longevity and will not require as many maintenance and repair calls: this saves money.

Save on home furnishings: In addition to protection from infrared light, Utah window tinting products from Glamour Glaze reject up to 99% of the UV rays from the sun. UV rays are responsible for premature fading of furniture, carpeting, drapes, art work, and personal belongings. With tinted windows, you won’t have to replace your home furnishings as often.

Save on landscaping: If you don’t have enough privacy at your house, window tinting can really help. The outside is completely reflective, keeping nosy neighbors at bay during day and evening hours. You will enjoy completely unfettered views from the inside, however: you won’t need to plant more trees and shrubs or erect an expensive fence to enjoy more privacy.

Save on your taxes: You may qualify for up to 30% off the cost of your film thanks to the Energy Star program that rewards energy-wise home improvements.

So if you’re planning on making just one home improvement this year, why not make one that really pays off? Contact Glamour Glaze today.

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How Utah Window Tinting Can Keep Your Family More Comfortable and Protect Your Belongings

February 15th, 2010

If you are a Beehive State resident, you know how hot it gets during the summer months! If you live in St George, temperatures can soar well about the 100’s, and Northern Utah gets its share of sizzling heat as well. If your utility bills are through the roof during the summer and your children still complain about the heat even when the air conditioner is going full-blast, maybe it’s time to look into Utah window tinting.

Here are some ways that Utah window tinting from Glamour Glaze can keep your family more comfortable and protect your belongings.

  • You will stay much cooler. You don’t want to have to keep your drapes closed during the summer months just to keep out the heat of the sun! Infrared light is another name for heat: you can’t see it like visible light, but you sure can feel it. Although most of the sun’s infrared light is absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere, a lot of it still gets through. Utah window tinting products from Glamour Glaze rejects 97% of the sun’s infrared light: and this keeps the interior of your house much cooler and your family more comfortable. Of course, as an added bonus it also follows that your utility bills will be lower!
  • Window tinting protects your carpet, furniture, and other belongings by blocking harmful UV rays. We all know that UV rays are harmful to our eyes, so why do we think it’s OK for them to come streaming through our residential windows? Again, you don’t have to draw the drapes in broad daylight just to protect your belongings from fading. Glamour Glaze products reject 99% of the UV rays that are the major cause of fading, so your sofa can stay dark green, your tan carpet won’t turn white, and the colors on your family photographs will remain vibrant.
  • You’ll be able to disregard sun angles altogether. The angle of the sunlight that comes in through your windows changes with the seasons. You may have to move a certain painting at certain times of years to protect it from the sun, whereas you can leave it hanging all year long with no worries if you have Utah window tinting installed.

Glamour Glaze products really do help keep the sun’s harmful effects where they belong: outside! Let the sun shine into your home all year long with window tinting.

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The Many Advantages of Adding Window Tinting To Your Commercial Building

January 27th, 2010

Everyone seems to be looking for new and innovative ways to cut down on energy costs these days. If you are a commercial property owner, you know that are many ways to pare your utilities expenses: programmable thermostats, increased insulation, energy-efficient furnaces, and so forth. But did you know that you can see even more savings by having window tinting products installed on your existing windows? Here is a snapshot look at some of the many advantages of window tinting in a commercial setting.

Window Films Keep the UV Rays Out

You might be amazed at how much heat from the sun comes in through your building’s windows! Not only are your tenants made uncomfortable by excessive heat, but the UV rays will fade your carpeting and furniture too. Quality window tinting will block out 99% of the sun’s UV rays, protecting your investment and keeping your tenants more comfortable and happy.

Window Films Keep the Heat Out

Infrared light from the sun is especially hot. Tinting will allow your windows to reject 97% of incoming infrared light. Spectrally-selective window films are designed to keep your indoor spaces much cooler, reducing the need for excessive air conditioning. The result: lower energy bills all year round.

Window Tinting Provides Privacy Without Compromise

Old-fashioned window films offered privacy from prying eyes, but they were so highly reflective that tenants indoors could not see out during the evening hours. Today’s tinting products allow you to have the privacy you want without compromise: these low-reflective products give tenants a perfect view of the outdoors no matter the time of day or night while barring others from looking in.

Today’s Generation of Window Tinting Products Are Worry-Free

These are just a few of the many advantages of installing window tinting on your existing windows. If you’ve been put off by the look of window films in the past, look again. Today’s styles are good looking, unobtrusive, long-lasting, and will add real value to your property. Metal-free films are designed not to corrode or interfere with cell phone connection, so you can be confident that your tinting will not obstruct your existing workflow.

For overall savings over the long term, window tinting is a great investment. You will have more comfortable tenants and therefore less turnover; you will save money on your utility bills; you will protect your carpeting and furniture from fading; and your windows will look terrific!

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Window Tinting Provides Privacy

December 18th, 2009

Having ultimate privacy in your home or office provides a feeling of comfort and security that cannot be replaced. Window tinting can provide you with definitive privacy while also insulating your windows and controlling the suns glare.

You Can Enjoy The Day

Privacy is a vital necessity for your home or office but no one wants to keep his or her shades pulled down all the time. By tinting your windows you can ensure your privacy without having to block out the sun.  Tinting with a higher reflective rate can keep strangers eyes from peeking in your windows during the day while affording you the luxury of enjoying the natural light.

Added Safety

A tint can be added to windows to make areas private without sacrificing the view. This also provides a certain level of safety and security. Dark window tinting will alleviate the threat of peeping toms and prevent unwanted glances in your living areas. Your valuable possessions will also be guarded and this helps to eliminate the threat of burglaries.

Protection

Protect your privacy, your home, your family, friends, and valuables with window tinting. Find comfort and relief in the solitude it provides.

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Window Tinting: A Beautiful Way to Save Money

November 30th, 2009

There’s no doubt about it: homeowners across America are looking for ways to tighten their financial belts and start saving some serious money on their monthly utility bills. If you are one such seeker, look no further than window tinting. Here are just a few of the reasons why professional window tinting for your home is a beautiful way to save money.

What is window tinting?

Window tinting are ultra-thin plastic films that are applied to the inside of thoroughly-cleaned window panes. They are most commonly applied as a means to regulate heat from direct sunlight and to protect residents and their furnishings from the harmful effects of UV and other rays.

Their reflective properties also offer a degree of privacy: however, not all window tints are created equal. Films of lesser quality will not only reflect the sun’s rays from the outside, but they have reflective properties on the inside too which will not allow you to see out when it’s dark. The best quality films will not act like mirrors on the indoor side: rather, they will simply cut down on glare in the daytime and allow you to enjoy the view on the outside at night too.  So be sure to do your research first to choose the best type and manufacturer for your windows.

How does window tinting save money?

The money-saving benefits of window tinting are more than you may realize: here are some examples.

–Utility bills: Good window tinting will block out 95-99 percent of harmful UV rays. Its properties will also reflect away a generous portion of the sun’s heat, so your home will stay cooler naturally. You will then, of course, enjoy greatly reduced electricity bills since you will not be using your air conditioner as often.  In extremely hot climates, your month to month savings may be as much as 20 percent!

–Less expensive than window replacements: If you are not in a financial position to replace your windows, or if you think you windows are still sound but could use a little extra help with sunlight and temperature control, window tinting are a cost-effective alternative to expensive replacements.

–You may qualify for Energy Star benefits: Through the Energy Star program, the government is offering tax incentives for homeowners who engage in energy-saving improvements. If the quality and properties of the film you choose meet the statutory criteria for eligibility. You may get a tax credit of up to 30 percent off the cost of your film, with a limit of 1,500 dollars. Ask your window tinting professional if you might qualify.

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