Consumer Smart Window Tinting; NFRC Ratings Level The Playing Field
The mature window tinting business that began a half century ago has gone through a metamorphic change since late 2008 when CP Films became the first company with NFRC Certification
The original window films back in the 1960's and 1970's had a limited life cycle because of the unstable dyes that were used in the manufacturing process.
Even today you'll see purple windows on homes, office buildings and retail stores.
Credibility is critically important and the game changer is the US Department Of Energy and their Energy Star program.
For window films to become rated and approved the industry has had to develop standardized measurements independently lab tested and documented. The NFRC provided the vehicle for this logical process and the leading window film companies driven by CP Films lead have followed suit.
Consumers are looking for energy efficient solutions that can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their electric bills. Now with NFRC rated films a consumer can narrow their choices to performance and aesthetics.
Certainly there are reflective films that provide privacy, UV rejection and superior heat rejection. These films like VISTA and LLumar set the standard in low interior reflection and outstanding optical clarity.
Non-Reflective Ceramic Films like Huper Optik set the bar at the highest level for a non metal film that meets aesthetic requirements of any Home Owners Association and complies with Deed Restrictions.
All Season EnerLogic defines an unmatched level of performance throughout the entire year with summer energy rejection of 76% and winter home insulation that prevents 93% of the heat from transferring through your glass.
Window Film USA has taken the installation component and raised it to a new standard.
We strongly endorse the NFRC and the independent credentials that will ultimately lead to Energy Star ratings.
That's why we always advise our clients to do their homework, check the ratings and beware outrageous claims about blocking 97% of the IR or heat or nonsense about working better at angles (after all all window films do!)
Beware phony BTU tests with rigged IR meters that only measure a narrow wavelength to give the illusion of performance.
The original window films back in the 1960's and 1970's had a limited life cycle because of the unstable dyes that were used in the manufacturing process.
This became an industry still in search of credibility.
Even today you'll see purple windows on homes, office buildings and retail stores.
Credibility is critically important and the game changer is the US Department Of Energy and their Energy Star program.
For window films to become rated and approved the industry has had to develop standardized measurements independently lab tested and documented. The NFRC provided the vehicle for this logical process and the leading window film companies driven by CP Films lead have followed suit.
Consumers are looking for energy efficient solutions that can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their electric bills. Now with NFRC rated films a consumer can narrow their choices to performance and aesthetics.
Certainly there are reflective films that provide privacy, UV rejection and superior heat rejection. These films like VISTA and LLumar set the standard in low interior reflection and outstanding optical clarity.
Non-Reflective Ceramic Films like Huper Optik set the bar at the highest level for a non metal film that meets aesthetic requirements of any Home Owners Association and complies with Deed Restrictions.
We strongly endorse the NFRC and the independent credentials that will ultimately lead to Energy Star ratings.
That's why we always advise our clients to do their homework, check the ratings and beware outrageous claims about blocking 97% of the IR or heat or nonsense about working better at angles (after all all window films do!)
Beware phony BTU tests with rigged IR meters that only measure a narrow wavelength to give the illusion of performance.
Posted by Mike Feldman at 6/6/2011 5:32 PM 
Categories: Commercial Window Film, LLumar 2012, Windowfilmusa.com, Ceramic Film Versus Prestige, Huper Optik, Vista, Energy Savings Window Tinting 2012, Glass Protection Security Glazing
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Categories: Commercial Window Film, LLumar 2012, Windowfilmusa.com, Ceramic Film Versus Prestige, Huper Optik, Vista, Energy Savings Window Tinting 2012, Glass Protection Security Glazing
Tags: NFRC window film usa Consumer smart window tinting Window Film NFRC
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