walls, large windows and south facing exposures. When this type of heat is generated, it can be oppressive and is often difficult to cool. >ÀÃ Ê } ÌÊ> `Ê16ÊÀ>ÞÃÊÌ >ÌÊi ÌiÀÊ our home also bleach our floors, carpets, furniture, draperies and create a host of other issues related to intense sun exposure. If you have ever held a magnifying glass over a piece of paper when you were a child, you know the magnifying effect that glass can have on natural sunlight. Our windows often act in much the same way, by magnifying the undesirable and destructive effects of the sun. The use of a solarfilm product on your windows is like putting an SPF of 600 on your windows. Solarfilms are virtually undetectable once they are properly installed and can improve your view inside and outside your home. They effectively filter and soften the harsh light that enters through our windows, taking the “noise out of the light.” If you have a problem with glare you can understand how noisy and distracting this can be to your overall enjoyment during certain times of the day. With the emphasis on “green” home building and maintenance practices that feature sustainable solutions, solarfilm is a proven facilitator of reduced heating and cooling costs. This is accomplished by solarfilm’s ability to block heat causing rays, which in turn drastically reduces the amount of energy required to cool your home. The end result is noticeable energy savings and cooler ambient temperatures within your home. In the wintertime, solarfilm actually reflects the heat generated within your home back inside instead of allowing it to escape through the windows.
UÊ ¯Ê vÊ >À vÕ Ê16ÊÀ>ÞÃÊ>ÀiÊL V i`° UÊ >ÀiÊ ÃÊà } wV> Ì ÞÊÀi`ÕVi`Ê Ê L iVÌÃÊ outside the home are seen in greater detail. UÊ - >Àw Ê ÃÊV i V> ÊÀià ÃÌ> ÌÊ> `Ê scratch resistant, however abrasive materials should not be used. UÊ i> ÊÜ ` ÜÃÊÌ iÊÃ> iÊÜ>ÞÊÞ ÕÊ would unprotected windows. UÊ- >Àw Ê >ÃÊ`Õ> ÊÀiyiVÌ ÛiÊ«À «iÀÌ ið UÊ6 ÀÌÕ> ÞÊÕ `iÌiVÌ>L iÊÜ i Ê ÃÌ> i`Ê by professionals. UÊ ÃÊV> ÊLiÊÕÃi`ÊÜ Ì Ê ÀÊÜ Ì ÕÌÊ other window treatments, such as blinds, plantation shutters, draperies, soft shades and valances. UÊ >ÌiÃÊÌ iÊ ii`ÊÌ Ê ii«Ê ÌiÀ ÀÊ shutters, blinds and draperies closed, allowing you to enjoy your view rather than covering it up. UÊ ÜiÀÃÊ i>Ì }Ê> `ÊV }ÊL ð Solarfilms will help to protect the investment you have in your soft window treatments, fine oriental rugs, antiques or other home furnishings, giving your eyes and your home a rest from the destructive effects of direct sun or glare. - >Àw ]Ê6 À} > is a high quality solarfilm resource in our area with a proven track record of customer satisfaction. It is a Richmond based company with local representatives in our
area who will be happy to meet with you to assess how you might benefit from the use of solarfilms. Since 1982 they have been improving the quality of natural lighting in homes throughout the Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck and beyond. To learn more about solarfilms and what they can offer you, go to www.solarfilmva.com or give them a call at 804-935-7100. They will be happy to visit with you and assess your light filtration needs at no cost to you.
Hard Window Treatments — Interior Shutters and Blinds One of the most popular looks in cottage or coastal home décor is the use of interior or plantation shutters. They come in a variety of woods, finishes, and colors and at all price levels. Being a hard fixture they add a sense of permanence and grand scale to your interior windows and are the ultimate cottage or coastal accessory. They offer privacy when needed and can be opened to reveal the view outside. Being as beautiful as they are functional, hard treatments have been utilized in home interiors for hundreds, if not thousands
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