Are you thinking of implementing lighting control in your workplace? Window tinting is the most obvious and effective solution to keep out strong sun glare and heat. Yet, there are several myths and half-truths about this light control solution. Tinting remains highly popular for residential and automotive applications, and this popularity is spreading to commercial properties like office blocks. Here are some common myths about tinting you shouldn't believe:
Myth 1: Tinting Makes Windows Too Dark
Simply making it impossible for passersby to see beyond the glass does not mean your office will be very dark. Window tint comes in varying shades, from translucent to opaque when seen from the outside. But tinting, no matter how dark from the outside, will let in enough light.
You may observe a certain coolness in the light, but that is because tint rejects sun glare and UV rays. It only allows for longer visible light rays, which make the lighting appear softer. Blocking out UV rays has several benefits, among them reduction in skin cancer risk. Tinting also protects your office furniture and upholstery from the harsh glare that makes them fade.
Myth 2: Tinted Windows Age Badly
You will occasionally see a window tint that has discolored and bubbled with age. But it is not all window tint ages like that. The truth is that most of these unsightly cases were unskilled DIY jobs that used low-quality window tint.
Engaging professional window tinting services gets you an admirable high-quality job. They also have a reputation to maintain, so they use high-quality window tint. There will be no bubbling and discoloration when the job is properly done.
Myth 3: Tinting Damages Windows
In very rare circumstances, the glass will crack because of thermal shock. It happens when heat transfer at the edges stresses the glass. The glass will only crack if it has flaws or is of poor quality. But, again, there are very rare cases.
This myth also arises from poor DIY jobs that cause glass damage. It happens when an unskilled installer applies window tint, and the results are not as expected. They will then try to remove the tint and leave the glass scratched and covered in ugly residue.
Window tinting by a professional cannot damage the glass. In fact, it strengthens the glass, with the tint acting as a shock absorber when the glass is struck. Experienced window tinting services take the time to study and plan carefully, considering the type of glass taking the tint.
Would you like to make your office cooler and reduce uncomfortable sunlight glare? Talk to a window tinting service about available light control solutions.
Did you know that researchers have found evidence of glass blowing from as early as 3,600 BC in Mesopotamia? The ancient Egyptians were also pretty prolific glass blowers. Over the years, glass making has become its own industry, and the industry has moved towards making structural elements, like windows, mirrors, and railings. That's not to say there is not also a market for glass dishes, decor, and jewelry. These products also attract buyers.
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