Save Energy with Window Film

Photo courtesy of International Window Film Association (IWFA)

Instead of having to replace structurally sound windows, a simple, yet cost-effective solution is to apply a thin layer of window film to help regulate temperatures within the home, minimize cooling costs and increase comfort. Window film is a thin sheet of window coating that is professionally and permanently installed and rated by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). It delivers up to seven times the energy savings per dollar spent, as compared to installing replacement windows. For single-family homes, window film installation costs can range from $3 to $11 per square foot, depending on the type of window film installed, and the process can be completed in one or two days. Window film is available in a range of shades from clear to dark and once installed, the energy conservation benefits are immediate. An added benefit of this hidden home-improvement solution is that many window films qualify for “green” credits and energy rebates and are considered carbon-negative products. Source: International Window Film Association (IWFA), www.iwfa.com