Everyone talks about the heat in Phoenix, but there’s no way to understand it until you live here. Dealing with day after day of blistering 100 degree temperatures gets old fast. It’s nearly impossible to go outside and even indoors, it can still be uncomfortable, especially if you don’t have energy efficient windows. But the good news is, you don’t have to spend all of your money on new windows in order to have a comfortable home. Residents of Phoenix can install window film to block the sun’s heat!

 

How Does Window Film Block Heat?

If you’ve never had your home’s windows tinted before, you may be wondering what window film can do to solve your problem. How does window film keep heat out? Will it make my home dark?

Today’s window films are exceptionally powerful. They use something called “spectrally selective technology” to control heat without blocking light. In other words, they’re able to target the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that carry heat without blocking the rest. In this way, they’re able to keep your home cool without blocking light and making it dark.

Spectrally Selective Technology

“Spectrally selective” means having the ability to selectively target certain parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Window film technology focuses on infrared light (heat) and UV rays. These rays are reflected away from the film, preventing them from passing through your windows into your home. Visible light rays, however, are not targeted by the film and are able to transfer into your home without interruption.

 

The Best Window Films for Blocking Heat

There are lots of great window films for blocking heat that Phoenix residents like yourself can choose from. Here are some of our recommendations:

  • 3M Sun Control Window Film: Low reflectivity and a clear appearance make this film a great option for those who want to block heat, but preserve the aesthetic look of their windows as they are.
  • LLumar Solar Window Film: LLumar offers a wide range of solar window films available in various tones and styles.
  • Vista Window Film: Vista films have a lovely neutral shade that gives them the ability to not only reject heat, but also soften and diffuse harsh light.

 

Chat with a Window Film Expert

Call today to discuss heat blocking window film options with our Phoenix team!

Angus Faith is regarded by many as one of the top window tinting professionals in the Phoenix area. Though he was born and raised in Scotland, Angus has lived and worked in Phoenix for the past ten years and has become highly familiar with the climate and architectural needs of properties located in the dry, arid landscape of the Southwest. His years of experience have allowed him to develop an intense familiarity with all of the top security, privacy, and energy efficient window tinting products on the market, including innovations from leading brands such as 3M, LLumar, and Vista. Together, he and his team have installed over 250,000 square feet of window film over the years. That's why when architects, interior designers, and building professionals have questions about window film, they go to Angus for help! Outside of work, Angus enjoys hiking, visiting the mountains in Northern Arizona, and traveling as much as he possibly can.