If you are planning to put tint on your windows, you will quickly find there are many different types available. This can make it difficult to know what would be best for you. With the costs and the time to install the tint, you want to make the right choice. To help you, below is information on four different types of window tint.

Window Tint for Heat Control

If the windows on your home face the sun, this can make a lot of heat get inside your home. There is a window tint that is made to deflect the heat so it does not get through the window. This will allow you to maintain the temperature inside your home without changing the temperature on your thermostat. You also do not have to use fans or air conditioning units to cool rooms down. This can save you a lot of money during the hot summer months. 

Window Tint for Insulation

If you live in an area that has long, cold winters, there is window tint that is made to add more insulation to your home. This prevents cold air from getting through the windows and into your home. This can cut down on how much your HVAC unit runs to keep your home warm. This will put less work on your unit, which can make it last longer. This also reduces your monthly utility bills. If you also have insulating windows, such as windows with more than one pane of glass, this gives you even more insulation. 

Window Tint That Blocks Glare

If you have a room that has a lot of glare from the sun, this can be annoying. This is especially true if you have a home office and work at a computer. A glare coming from the window will make it difficult for you to see the screen and can also harm your eyes over time. With window tint, you can still get the natural light from the sun through the window but prevent damaging, harmful UV rays from getting through.   

Window Tint for Privacy

There are a variety of window tints you can choose if you want privacy in your home. There is window tint that is translucent or opaque that makes it impossible for someone to look through your windows. There is also window tint that makes your windows mirrored. There are decorative window tints that you can choose from in a variety of designs and colors. You could also choose to have the tint one solid color. There are window tints that are frosted making it difficult to see through.  

Contact a company that sells and applies window tints to learn of other types available. For more information on residential 3M window tinting, contact a professional near you.

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