by Shane Henson — August 31, 2013—With August being known as one of the hottest months, the International Window Film Association (IWFA) is urging both homeowners and facilities managers of small buildings to consider using window film to reduce cooling costs, and is offering a free booklet providing information on window film.
According to Darrell Smith, executive director of the nonprofit IWFA, window film not only works smarter when it comes to energy savings than replacement widows, it is a greener choice as it offers a small carbon footprint. It can also be quickly installed on existing windows with minimal disruption to daily routine, and it gives new life to once-outdated windows so owners save on energy, avoiding both removal and disposal costs of the existing windows, while improving the comfort of their work and living spaces, Smith adds.
IWFA notes that many window film products block up to 60 percent of infrared energy to reduce solar heat gain and improve on cooling costs. Other advantages include the 99 percent reduction of ultra violet rays to decrease fading of upholstery and reduce harm to the skin.
