Do I Need Window Film If I Already Have Low-E Windows?
Low-E coatings do a great job of keeping heat in your home, but do nothing to keep the sun’s heat and light out of your home. Low-E coatings provide little or no ultra-violet rejection, while most window films block 99%.
Windows with Low-E coatings can benefit from the installation of window film by reducing glare and blocking unwanted heat from entering your home, helping reduce energy costs year-round and providing a protective barrier to slow the effects of sun damage on furnishings.
If you don’t have Low-E windows, you can have a spectrally-selective window film installed to reflect long-wave infrared heat back into your livingspace, just like a Low-E coating. Like we stated before, these films also reject 99% UV light and reject heat from entering home – offering an average 35%-50% energy savings through the course of a year. If you already have double-pane glass and have heard of the benefits of low-e, having a spectrally-selective film installed is not only more cost effective than replacing your windows, but provides more benefits.
If you live in or around the Chicago area, visit our main website at www.precisefilm.com to arrange a free estimate for window film installation.
Frequently Asked Questions | Administrator September 12, 2010
By TheWindowFilmBlog, November 17, 2013 @ 5:50 am
You can also get a rebate on purchased/installed low-e film as part of the energy bills.