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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Clear View Residential Sun Control Window Tinting
Clear View provides professional window film applications in the Denver metro area. Applied to the indside of your windows residential window tinting films will make your home cooler and more comfortable on those hot summer days. Your home's interior will be protected from the harsh effects of the sun's UV rays.
There is a wide range of shades and performance levels for just about any home. We are a Gold Star Member of the Denver / Boulder BBB with an A Rating!
Call for a free in home quote! 303-697-6499 www.tintcolorado.com
Conference Rooms Need Privacy
Frosted glass window film for privacy
Clear View also added a 30" frosted stripe to each of the office windows that faced into the hallway.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Castle Rock Homeowner Selects Day Dream 25
This Castle Rock home originally had it's windows tinted back in 1999. The new owners had no idea what type of window film had been installed. What they did know was it looked horrible. The film was bubbling and had severe distorion. To make things worst, the painters had applied masking tape to the edges of the windows directly on top of the film. Sadly, when the tape was removed, the film was damaged.
Because the home had large windows in the family room, they knew that if they only removed the old film the house would be almost impossible to cool on hot summer days. Also, their furnishings would be subjected to damaging UV rays.
After visiting with Clear View they selected Day Dream 25. This amazing window film will reduce solar heat by almost 60% while blocking UV by 99% and cut the bright glare just the right amount. And, their new window tinting is now backed by a Lifetime Warranty!
Almost immediately they noticed a difference. The family room was instantly cooler and the windows no longer were an eye sore.
Just look at the difference Day Dream 25 made in their view!
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| Day Dream 25 on left. No film on right. www.tintcolorado.com |
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Does window film cause seal failure in insulated windows?
Countless times I have heard consumers comment that the "glass guy" told them that window film causes seal failure in windows. Seal failure occurs when the sealant between the two panes of glass breaks, subjecting the airspace to the surrounding environment. Since the seal acts as the moisture barrier, if the seal breaks, condensation can develop in the airspace of the insulating glass window, making it look cloudy or filled with moisture droplets.
The environment inside an insulating glass unit can be affected by its external environment such as temperature and air pressure. Changes in temperature and air pressure put additional stress on the seals. The use of less resilient sealants in the construction of the insulating glass unit can also cause the seals to fail. Most manufacturers, however, design and test their products to withstand significant changes in air pressure and temperature, thereby reducing the chance of failures. Nevertheless, seal failure does and will continue to occur simply because of the way in which insulated units are manufactured, shipped and installed. In fact, the insulating glass manufacturers association (SIGMA) has found normal seal failure to be at a rate of 1.5% of the insulated units.
So, does window film cause seal failure? Not likely. The window film industry has conducted a number of tests to evaluate the affect of window film on sealed glass units. Results indicate that on a clear insulating unit, window film designed for residential and commercial application only increases the summertime airspace temperature by no more than 22 degrees, a pressure increase of only .55 psi (pounds per square inch). Put into perspective, most manufacturers of the glass units design their products to withstand a pressure change of 3.30 psi, over six times the film's potential pressure increase.
What can you do? We advise our customers who have seal failure concerns to contact their window manufacturer. If your window manufacturer voids the warranty on the window when film is installed, you should ask for their test data supporting these warranty limitations.
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The environment inside an insulating glass unit can be affected by its external environment such as temperature and air pressure. Changes in temperature and air pressure put additional stress on the seals. The use of less resilient sealants in the construction of the insulating glass unit can also cause the seals to fail. Most manufacturers, however, design and test their products to withstand significant changes in air pressure and temperature, thereby reducing the chance of failures. Nevertheless, seal failure does and will continue to occur simply because of the way in which insulated units are manufactured, shipped and installed. In fact, the insulating glass manufacturers association (SIGMA) has found normal seal failure to be at a rate of 1.5% of the insulated units.
So, does window film cause seal failure? Not likely. The window film industry has conducted a number of tests to evaluate the affect of window film on sealed glass units. Results indicate that on a clear insulating unit, window film designed for residential and commercial application only increases the summertime airspace temperature by no more than 22 degrees, a pressure increase of only .55 psi (pounds per square inch). Put into perspective, most manufacturers of the glass units design their products to withstand a pressure change of 3.30 psi, over six times the film's potential pressure increase.
What can you do? We advise our customers who have seal failure concerns to contact their window manufacturer. If your window manufacturer voids the warranty on the window when film is installed, you should ask for their test data supporting these warranty limitations.
www.tintcolorado.com
Saturday, May 11, 2013
House Hot? We can help!
Clear View Window Tinting offers a range of window film products designed to reduce the volume of hot sun entering your windows. Making your home or office more comfortable and energy efficient.
Like the light, but hate the heat.... Our Firewall 70 and Nova 70 both provide a nice reduction in the heat while maintaining almost all of the light. All the performance of the darker films without a "tinted" look.
Want to reduce the heat and the glare? Our Optivision and Day Dream films will provide up to 75% solar heat reduction and soften the harsh glare associated with bright sun light.
Regardless of your selection, all of our sun control window films provide 99% UV protection.
Keep your cool this summer with Clear View Window Tinting.
Want to reduce the heat and the glare? Our Optivision and Day Dream films will provide up to 75% solar heat reduction and soften the harsh glare associated with bright sun light.
Regardless of your selection, all of our sun control window films provide 99% UV protection.
Keep your cool this summer with Clear View Window Tinting.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
LoHi Athletic Club
Recenetly Clear View Window Tinting installed SOLYX Frosted Sparkle window film to the Yoga / Aerobics room at LoHi Athletic Club located at 2010 W. 30th Ave. in Denver. The owner, Jim Baraglia wanted to provide some privacy for members utilizing the Yoga and Aerobics classes. Sorry, no photos at this time.
LoHi Athletic Club offers a no-nonsense approach to fitness. This club has an intimate feel, not found in the larger mega clubs. Learn more about this unique health club at www.lohiathleticclub.com
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LoHi Athletic Club offers a no-nonsense approach to fitness. This club has an intimate feel, not found in the larger mega clubs. Learn more about this unique health club at www.lohiathleticclub.com
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Monday, May 6, 2013
How does window film help to reduce solar heat entering windows?
Window (tinting) film, designed for solar heat reduction, can be significantly effective. Solar heat is composed of 3 components: UV 3%, Visible light 47.5 % and Infra Red light 48.5%. By effectively removing a portion of each of these components heat reduction is achieved. You can see that in order to reduce the most amount of heat you must address each component.
Finding the right combination for your specific needs is the key to a good balance. For example, our ASWF Day Dream 15 will block as much 75% of the sun's heat by reflecting a large portion of the heat at the window surface, but will also reduce the volume of light entering your windows making some rooms darker. On the other hand, our Firewall 70 and Nova 70 will allow in a greater amount of light. While the heat reduction performance is not the same, it will none the less reduce the over all volume of heat coming in.
When considering which product is right for you remember, more expensive does NOT mean better performing. Nano-ceramic window films are effective, but often do not provide a very good return on investment. Be a wise consumer and look closely at the numbers. "Brand name" products often cost much more and in the end, you don't receive any additional benefit.
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- Almost all window films will block UV by 99%, thus making this component almost irrelevant.
- The darker films will almost always block more heat than the lighter products, since they remove more of the visible light. This is why dark "car tint" blocks more heat than the lighter shades.
- Reflective window films often provide the highest heat reduction numbers because they reflect the heat away before entering the penetrating the glass.
- Films that block or filter high amounts of IR light can also provide good performance without the loss of too much light.
Finding the right combination for your specific needs is the key to a good balance. For example, our ASWF Day Dream 15 will block as much 75% of the sun's heat by reflecting a large portion of the heat at the window surface, but will also reduce the volume of light entering your windows making some rooms darker. On the other hand, our Firewall 70 and Nova 70 will allow in a greater amount of light. While the heat reduction performance is not the same, it will none the less reduce the over all volume of heat coming in.
When considering which product is right for you remember, more expensive does NOT mean better performing. Nano-ceramic window films are effective, but often do not provide a very good return on investment. Be a wise consumer and look closely at the numbers. "Brand name" products often cost much more and in the end, you don't receive any additional benefit.
www.tintcolorado.com
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Clear View Partners with American Standard Window Films
Now available from Clear View.... American Standard Window Films!
Manufactured in their state of the art facility in Las Vegas, Nevada ASWF is made to the highest standards. All ASWF Architectural Films feature:
- Durable scratch resistant coating
- Clear, robust mounting adhesive
- Ultraviolet rejection of 99%
- Variety of sizes to fit most windows
- Wide array of shades to address specific needs
- Residential Lifetime Warranty
The Sky series diminishes glare inside and out. This dual reflective film provides ultra-low reflectivity in low-light conditions. The dual nature also performs year-round, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Firewall is a high performance heat rejecting flat glass film that offers very high visual light transmission. Firewall is a 2-ply, 1.5 mil film laminate that utilizes the latest generation of exceptionally stable ceramic nano-particulate technology and installs with a clear dry adhesive (DA). The ceramic pigment allows the film to block IR energy (heat) while remaining nearly transparent to the viewer. Absorption levels are low enough to provide for safe installation on dual pane glass.
The Nature series provides a neutral, natural view. This sputtered film offers exceptional clarity and low reflectivity. The result is superior performance without any distortion, for the clearest, truest view.
There's an American Standard Window Film just right for you!
Grand Lake Home Cuts Glare and Heat With Optivision 25
This Grand Lake home had so much sun entering the windows it was becoming unbareable. It was too bright to watch TV and the heat was to the pint of being uncomfortable. The homeowner wanted to maintain the amazing view and wouldn't think of covering up the windows with blinds or shades. They resolved the issue with Sun Gard Optivision 25. The heat was under control and they no longer had a problem seeing the TV.
Can you tell which windows were NOT treated with Optivision? The top photo was taken before the top 2 windows were treated. In the next photo you can see a significant difference. Yet, the sky is still blue and the trees are still green. The view is enhanced and the homeowner can breath a sigh of relief.
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