Home - Solar Gard window film

One of the best ways to keep your home cool in the summertime - and save energy at the same time - is simply to block solar radiation from entering your home.

You could keep the curtains drawn all the time, but that might seem a little...reclusive to your neighbors.

A better solution could be to try Solar Gard® - a barely visible window film that claims to block up to 79% of solar energy and 99% of ultraviolet light. By blocking solar energy, Solar Gard keeps your home cooler in the summer time, reducing the need for you to run that notorious energy hog - the air-conditioner.

How much energy could you save each year? Results vary depending on many factors (the number of windows in your home, exterior landscaping, etc.) but a Solar Gard representative says that in states like Arizona or California where an ordinary home might have to run the A/C 200 to 250 days per year, a building equipped with Solar Gard might only have to use the air-conditioning on 180 days, perhaps for fewer hours each day.

Since UV light fades fabrics (not to mention damaging your skin) and since Solar Gard blocks almost all UV radiation, the window film can help preserve the color and quality of your furniture (and your skin).

Incidentally, if you like to use a computer near a window, Solar Gard promises to cut down on glare, making it easy for you to use sunlight as your worklight without incurring eye strain.

Public figures are taking notice of Solar Gard's potential. Last year, the Clinton Climate Initiative began partnering with Solar Gard to retrofit and help lower the energy consumption of public buildings.

Where to buy:
Find a dealer on the Solar Gard website who can assess your home, choose the right film for the job and professionally install it.