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Nov 03
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How Window Film Can Liven Up Your Home

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Window Film allows you to let beautiful natural sunlight fill your home without the consequences of hot spots, glare, faded furnishings, and other repercussions that accompany non-filmed windows. When choosing the window film that is right for you, consider the characteristics of each type of film listed below.

Decorative Film:

  • Adds patterns to windows that can mimic the look of etched, stained, frosted, or textured glass
  • Reusable and easy to remove Enhance the privacy of your home Block harmful UV rays
  • Can be used on the interior OR exterior side of the glass
  • Minimal heat protection

Heat & UV Blocking Film:

  • Absorbs and reflects energy from the sun to keep your home cooler
  • Lowers your energy costs
  • Blocks harmful UV rays & solar heat
  • Minimizes glare
  • Tends to be more expensive than other film types

Privacy Film:

  • Keeps the inside of your home shielded from onlookers
  • Often have a reflective or frosted appearance
  • Can reduce the brightness of a room
  • Come in varying shades and tints

Now that you’re educated on the different types of window film available, we can discuss the ways in which window film can improve your home. There are countless benefits of window film, including the following:

  1. Improved Aesthetic
  2. Comfort
  3. Harmful UV Protection Safety and Security Efficiency

Window Film not only improves the exterior look of your home, but ensures the interior is safe by hexing harmful UV rays. It also saves you tons on energy costs as heat-controlling window film keeps your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Untreated windows are so last year. It’s time to upgrade your home and your quality of life. Contact the experts at Indy Tint here or give us a call at 317-823-4305 to receive your FREE window film estimate.

Oct 19
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Additional Window Security Tips

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Although window film does help for various reasons when it comes to security, there are other precautions you can take. Especially with the technological developments in this day and age, you can make your home safer with these devices:

Security Cameras

Security cameras can be a bit pricey, but these devices can help keep your entire home safe and can spot an intruder. With the invention of Ring and Google’s Nest Cam, installing these into your home can give you peace of mind and protect you and your family.

Floodlights

Floodlights are a great way to minimize potential intruders and are a much lower price. The lights are motion-censored, meaning you can reduce the chances of someone snooping around your home.

Window Locks

Just like your doors, you can add locks to your windows as well. There are many types including, ventilation locks, hinge locks, locking pin locks, etc.

Custom Glass Tinting wants you to stay safe.

Oct 14
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Security Window Film Will Protect your Home

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 Custom Glass Tinting doesn’t want you to neglect your windows or sliding glass doors when it comes to potential trouble. Adding security window film to your windows or sliding glass doors can help protect you and your home from intruders, here’s why:

  • Reduces Visibility

IF someone is planning to burglarize your home, they will most likely do it from a window. However, adding window film can make it harder for people to look inside your home. This can deter criminals from going inside because they aren’t aware of the valuables in your home.

  • Increased Resistance

Not only does window film reduce visibility, but the extra coating of tint helps make your glass stronger and increase resistance. With shatter-resistant technology, your windows can be protected.

  • Strengthens it

Glass is a very fragile material. It’s elegant and simple, but it can be easily broken. Adding security film can boost the defense of it breaking.

Oct 13
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Tips to prevent a break-in

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The best way to prevent a potential break-in is by making it seem like you are home. Burglars are much less likely to break and enter your home if its looks like you are there. Custom Glass Tinting is here to provide you with a few tips.

1. Leave a TV on

The first tip is to leave your tv on. If you have all the lights off but are watching TV, the criminal can assume you are just watching a movie. This will make the criminal think twice before breaking and entering.

2. Avoid posting on social media until after the trip:

Although going on vacation is super exciting, try to avoid posting on social media until after the trip. Even if you are private on social media, a criminal could potentially see a post about you leaving and know when to burglarize your home.

3. Park a car in the driveway:

A good sign that you are home is having a car in the driveway. If you usually park it in the garage, park it on the outside to deter burglars.

4. Leave lights on

Leaving a light on can deter a criminal. If the house is completely dark, especially for multiple days, they will assume no one is home and then your home is more vulnerable.

5. Ask a friend to housesit

If you’ll be gone for a week or more, consider having someone house sit. This person can bring in the mail and walk around the house. They could even potentially stay there and watch out for any emergencies that could happen in your home.

Sep 28
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Why should I install window film?

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  1. Decrease Heat

Adding window film to your home will ultimately decrease the heat and regulate the temperatures inside. Window film is efficient when it comes to controlling the effects of solar energy. Your home will feel more comfortable and save some money.

  • Reduce Fading

Window Film blocks 99.9% of UV rays. That means those harmful UVA and UVB rays flowing into your home can be reduced. This will help with reducing the fade of color on furniture and hardwood floors. It. Also can protect your skin!

  • Get Rid of that Glare

When working on a computer screen or even watching tv, the glare coming through the windows is obnoxious and can cause headaches. With window film, you can cut the glare out of your home. There’s no need to move around or add blinds or curtains!

  • Go Green

Sustainability is a major focus for our society. Luckily for you, adding window film will create energy savings. Adding the film will reduce your energy systems use and reduce the cost.

  • Increase Safety

Whether there is an intruder or a natural disaster, having window film has helped you with security and privacy. Avoid people looking into your home and making it harder for them to break in. Adding the privacy film from Indy Tint will reduce the shattering of glass from a break-in or a natural disaster.

  • Enhance your Look

Window film will give your home or office a smart, clean, and organized look. We also offer decorative window film if you want to add more pizazz to your home.

  • Quick and Easy

Indy Tint makes sure to install your window film quickly and is non-intrusive. We are here to accommodate you with all of your window film needs. Check us out.

Sep 23
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5 Myths of Window Film

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Everyone who has installed window film into their home has been exceptionally pleased. We know that and so do our customers. However, we still hear people question the quality of window tint.

Indy Tint is here to debunk the 5 myths of window film.

1. Window Film ages badly

If you have seen discolored and warped window tint, let us inform you that the window film was not installed professionally. Many people DIY window film and it gets improperly installed. However, Indy Tint will use all of the right tools to professionally install window film to your home or office and it will last for decades.

2. Tinted Windows are too Dark

That is ultimately up to you! If you want your window film to appear dark, you can choose that. However, from the inside, it is just as bright in your home and it only appears dark from the exterior. That means you have secure privacy.

3. Tint is all for show, it doesn’t work

Window tint is very classy and stylish however, it protects up to 99% of harmful UV rays that can damage your furnishings and protect your eyes from glare.

4. Window film is Burglar Proof

Although we wish it was, window tint is not magic. It isn’t burglar-proof, but it does give you extra privacy and a protective layer on the glass to protect it from shattering as easily.

5. Tinting ruins your windows

No! All you need is Indy Tint to install window film into your home professionally and we will have your windows lasting for years.

If you have any other questions about potentially adding window film to your home, were here to answer them.

Sep 15
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Broken Glass

How does Glass Break?

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Indy Tint knows that glass breaks. But how exactly does glass randomly break?

There are a few different types of stressors that can lead to glass breaking. Including:

  • Tensile Stress: caused by anything trying to stretch the glass.
  • Thermal Stress: caused by extreme temperatures that cause thermal expansion and contraction.
  • Impact Stress: caused my outside sources. For example, hail, stones, rocks or even balls from children.
  • Mechanical Flexing Stress: caused by high winds cause extreme pressures which causes the glass to shatter.
  • Twisting Stress: caused by building settling or from the window frame sagging.

Luckily, when applying window film to your glass, thermal stress is the only kind of stress you would need to worry about. However, even with window film, the amount of sunlight on it does very little to increase that kind of stressor.

Window film is an added protective layer to your glass. Meaning, it will help avoid any kind of breakage. Even from your children hitting the window or a burglar trying to break in. The extra layer helps as a defensive mechanism.

Sep 07
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7 Reasons to Add Decorative Window Film

7 Reasons to Add Decorative Window Film

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If you are looking for a great way to improve your business, decorative window film may be just what you need.

Besides just a stylish exterior, decorative window film can do a lot more for you than you think. Indy Tint is here to tell you why you need to install window film.

1. Privacy

2. Saves you Money

3. Easy to Maintain

4. Wide Variety

5. Protection Against UV Rays

6. Cuts Glare

7. Preserves your Furnishings

How does it do these things? Well adding window film gives you more privacy because of the protected layer on your glass. It saves you money by preventing you from buying and replacing curtains or blinds. Indy Tint offers you a wide variety of window film to decorate your home or office with. Lastly, it can protect you against UV rays from the sun to your furnishings and your skin.

Indy Tint is here to offer you the best quality decorative window film. Contact us today.

Aug 18
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3 Reasons You Need Security Window Film

3 Reasons You Need Security Window Film

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Security Window Film is designed to protect your business or your home from potential crimes, severe weather, and many other problems that we, unfortunately, may face. Indy Tint offers you the best security window film in town.

 

So why do you need security films?

 

Avoid Potential Crime: Your glass windows are the most vulnerable part of your home or office. Being able to smash into your personal space is too easy for criminals. But adding window film can help prevent potential burglars and help you keep all of your belongings.

 

Protection against Storms: Not only can it protect from burglary, but severe weather as well. The film gives the glass an extra layer of protection which will reduce a shatter from high winds.

 

Improve the Safety: There are many accidents that can occur when being around glass besides weather and crime. Adding that extra layer can ultimately help protect from trees falling, kids playing, and much more.

 

Contact Indy Tint Today.

 

Aug 12
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FAQs on Window Film

FAQs on Window Film

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What are some of the most frequently asked questions about window film?

 

How long do window films last?

Window films are built to last. They can last for several years, sometimes as long as 25. With a professional installation by Indy Tint, your tint should last many years due to our expertise.

 

Can window film protect against natural disasters?

Yes! The good news is that window film adds a protective layer to your window glass, which makes it more shatter-resistant. However, window film cannot stop severe weather and cannot control the force of what is being struck.

 

Does UV protection in window film fade over time?

The protection is not infinite. But will help control how much UV is transmitting through your home and can help protect your furnishings.

 

Can I install window film myself?

Installing window film is done with certain tools and training. Without the proper technique, the installation process can be daunting and difficult. Indy Tint can add window film to your home professionally and will give you all the benefits.

 

Does window film have commercial uses?

Many. Commercial customers use window film for a variety of purposes like lowering heating and cooling costs and lower utility demands. It also provides a great aesthetic and gives your privacy.