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(623) 210-8000Which Tint Shade Is Right For You?
Window tinting shades are measured by VLT (visible light transmission), which is the percentage of light that passes through your windows. The higher the percentage, the lighter the tint.
Window Tinting Solutions in Peoria, AZ
How Window Tinting Works
When choosing a window film, you should first understand how it works—how it keeps heat out and protects against fading and unwanted glare. The heat we feel from the sun comes from three sources: 53% is infrared rays (IR), 44% is visible light transmission (VLT), and 3% is ultraviolet rays (UV). These solar energy components react in three ways when they hit a surface. They are either reflected off of the surface, transmitted through the surface, or absorbed into the surface.
The sun’s infrared radiation is invisible to the human eye, but we can still feel it as heat. The good news is, several window films on the market claim an infrared rejection of well over 90%. So if infrared radiation is solar energy we feel as heat, does that mean that these films block out over 90% of the sun’s heat?
Although we humans experience infrared radiation as heat, it only accounts for about 53% of the total heat we receive from the sun.
Both visible light (44%) and ultraviolet light (3%) make up the remaining 47% of the sun’s heat that reaches us here on Earth. So while it’s all good and well to say a film rejects 90% of infrared, it still leaves us in the dark about the how the film deals with the remaining 47% of the sun’s heat.
Effective Blocker of Harmful UV Rays
Ultraviolet (UV) is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a frequency greater than visible light and only accounts for about 3% of solar energy. It’s also the most dangerous portion and can damage parts of the eye even though it is not visible to the human eye. In the past, to block a lot of heat, you had to have a very dark window film; however, technology has advanced quite a bit over the years.
This advanced technology allows for lighter window film with the high heat-rejection qualities of dark window film. As you can see, 53% of the sun’s energy comes to us in the infrared spectrum, 44% from the visible light spectrum, and 3% from the ultraviolet spectrum. All of these three areas comprise the solar spectrum, and their combined energy is what we are referring to when we use the term “total solar energy.”
Advanced Window Tinting Technology
Window films act as a filter reducing varying percentages of each part of the solar spectrum. Darker films will filter out more visible light, resulting in energy reduction, whereas lighter films have to filter out more infrared to reject large amounts of energy. Films can be designed to work on either one part of the solar spectrum or all three.
Then, when we read the specification called “Total Solar Energy Rejection” (TSER), we can now see that it does not refer to temperature reduction percentage. Still, instead, it is the percentage of incident solar energy rejection. The TSER specification and another commonly used in the glass industry called the “Solar Heat Gain Coefficient” (SHGC) are two excellent ways for a consumer to compare the performance of window film to another.
UV Band and More
The solar radiation chart is divided into three wavelengths. The ultraviolet band, which measures from 100-400 nanometers, is the part of the spectrum responsible for fading out carpets, drapes, fabrics, and paint.
We carry only Arizona’s best auto window tints, window films, and paint protection films (clear bra) products. We offer the best films on the market such as XPEL Prime Series and SunTek®. Call Tint Monkey today.
How Window Tints Work
When choosing a window film, you should first understand how it works—how it keeps heat out and protects against fading and unwanted glare. The heat we feel from the sun comes from three sources: 53% is infrared rays (IR), 44% is visible light transmission (VLT), and 3% is ultraviolet rays (UV). These solar energy components react in three ways when they hit a surface. They are either reflected off of the surface, transmitted through the surface, or absorbed into the surface.
Effective Blocker of Harmful UV Rays
Ultraviolet (UV) is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a frequency greater than visible light and only accounts for about 3% of solar energy. It’s also the most dangerous portion and can damage parts of the eye even though it is not visible to the human eye. In the past, to block a lot of heat, you had to have a very dark window film; however, technology has advanced quite a bit over the years.
This advanced technology allows for lighter window film with the high heat-rejection qualities of dark window film. As you can see, 53% of the sun’s energy comes to us in the infrared spectrum, 44% from the visible light spectrum, and 3% from the ultraviolet spectrum. All of these three areas comprise the solar spectrum, and their combined energy is what we are referring to when we use the term “total solar energy.”
Advanced Window Tinting Technology
Window films act as a filter reducing varying percentages of each part of the solar spectrum. Darker films will filter out more visible light, resulting in energy reduction, whereas lighter films have to filter out more infrared to reject large amounts of energy. Films can be designed to work on either one part of the solar spectrum or all three.
Then, when we read the specification called “Total Solar Energy Rejection” (TSER), we can now see that it does not refer to temperature reduction percentage. Still, instead, it is the percentage of incident solar energy rejection. The TSER specification and another commonly used in the glass industry called the “Solar Heat Gain Coefficient” (SHGC) are two excellent ways for a consumer to compare the performance of window film to another.
UV Band and More
The solar radiation chart is divided into three wavelengths. The ultraviolet band, which measures from 100-400 nanometers, is the part of the spectrum responsible for fading out carpets, drapes, fabrics, and paint.
We carry only Arizona’s best auto window tints, window films, and paint protection films (clear bra) products. We offer the best films on the market such as XPEL Prime Series and SunTek®. Call Tint Monkey today.
Automotive
Tint Monkey has a complete product line, available in several colors and shades, that matches factory tint and enhances the look of any vehicle. Superior solar performance including heat and UV rejection, as well as glare reduction. Exceptional optical clarity. Increased safety and protection.
Residential & Commercial
Window Films aid in energy savings by cutting heat gain, reducing hot spots and increasing overall comfort. By having Window Films professionally installed by Tint Monkey, you can prevent up to 79% of the sun’s energy from altering the internal environment of your home or office building.
Paint Protection Film
It is very hard to see the paint protection film (clear bra) that is applied to the hood of the car in this picture (as it should be.) Your car will be protected with a thin film to keep rocks and chips from damaging your vehicle.
Tint Monkey is a certified installer of Xpel Paint Protection Film.
Automotive
Tint Monkey has a complete product line, available in several colors and shades, that matches factory tint and enhances the look of any vehicle. Superior solar performance including heat and UV rejection, as well as glare reduction. Exceptional optical clarity. Increased safety and protection.
Residential & Commercial
Window Films aid in energy savings by cutting heat gain, reducing hot spots and increasing overall comfort. By having Window Films professionally installed by Tint Monkey, you can prevent up to 79% of the sun’s energy from altering the internal environment of your home or office building.
Paint Protection Film
It is very hard to see the paint protection film (clear bra) that is applied to the hood of the car in this picture (as it should be.) Your car will be protected with a thin film to keep rocks and chips from damaging your vehicle.
Tint Monkey is a certified installer of Xpel Paint Protection Film.
Automotive
Tint Monkey has a complete product line, available in several colors and shades, that matches factory tint and enhances the look of any vehicle. Superior solar performance including heat and UV rejection, as well as glare reduction. Exceptional optical clarity. Increased safety and protection.
Residential & Commercial
Window Films aid in energy savings by cutting heat gain, reducing hot spots and increasing overall comfort. By having Window Films professionally installed by Tint Monkey, you can prevent up to 79% of the sun’s energy from altering the internal environment of your home or office building.
Paint Protection Film
It is very hard to see the paint protection film (clear bra) that is applied to the hood of the car in this picture (as it should be.) Your car will be protected with a thin film to keep rocks and chips from damaging your vehicle.
Tint Monkey is a certified installer of Xpel Paint Protection Film.
Connect with Us
Dial (623) 210-8000 for more information about our automotive, residential, and commercial window tinting services in AZ such as Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, Surprise, Phoenix, Goodyear, Anthem, Tempe, Sun City, Vistancia, Litchfield, and the Phoenix Metro areas. Our customer support staff is here to assist you.
Connect with Us
Dial (623) 210-8000 for more information about our automotive, residential, and commercial window tinting services in Peoria, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Anthem, Tempe, and the Phoenix Metro areas. Our customer support staff is here to assist you.
