Why Is Window Film a National Good?

Window film isn’t just good for your home, it’s good for the city you live in, and indeed for the whole country. When you install window film, you’re dramatically lowering the cost of cooling and heating your home because it requires less energy to keep heat in during the winter and out during the summer.…

Solar Control Film, Tinting, Window Film, Window TintingFebruary 8, 2016Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

What Type of Window Film is Best for Your Office Building?

Photo of office building exterior with tinted windows

Those shiny new office buildings popping up all over Seattle don't get their beautiful mirrored appearance by accident. In order to offset the effects of glare, UV radiation, and the dreaded fishbowl effect, businesses all over town are investing in commercial window film as an energy-efficient way to beautify their facilities and improve comfort in…

Window FilmFebruary 6, 2016Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

How to Increase Office Privacy with Style

If you work in an office with glass windows overlooking downtown Seattle, you might feel a little on display at all times. Rather than drawing curtains in the conference room or corner office when you want a little privacy, why not add our 3M Film for a stylish, sandblasted look without the price tag? Why…

Decorative Film, Window FilmJanuary 30, 2016Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Dress Up Your Indoor or Outdoor Glass with Custom Graphics!

Seattle businesses are constantly looking for ways to impress clients, attract customers, or appeal to potential employees. A beautiful office environment is one of the best ways to accomplish all three, but how can you make an impression and set your building apart without undergoing an expensive remodel? Try custom graphics from Brower Tinting and…

GraphicsJanuary 16, 2016Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

How Window Film Can Protect Your Eyesight

Photo of the sun shining in a blue sky framed by pine trees

Many people don't consider the dangers of UV radiation in their homes or offices, but despite the assumption that your eyes are protected indoors, UV radiation can have a devastating impact on your eyesight whether you're outside or not. How Does Exposure to UV Light Affect Eyesight? Cataracts - UV light increases your risk of…

Window FilmJanuary 13, 2016Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

5 Workplace Benefits of Installing Window Film

We've talked at length about the benefits of window film for Seattle homeowners and businesses alike, but setting aside the obvious advantages for a moment, there are actually a few little-known benefits of installing professional window film in your office that could help ring in the New Year for your workforce. If you're looking for…

Window FilmJanuary 8, 2016Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Protect Your Windows from New Year’s Eve Mischief

Most people don’t even consider the threat of vandalism until it happens to them, but if you’re smart, you’ll make preparations before you find yourself washing your windows or picking up broken glass from your storefront. This is especially true around the holidays. According to a study by the Housing and Development Law Institute, New…

Anti-Graffiti, Safety FilmDecember 26, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Why Utility Companies Love Window Film

As climate troubles persist and much of the nation's western states continue to recover from last summer’s devastating drought, utility companies and state and local governments are investigating methods of better utilizing generated energy and preventing needless energy loss in both residential and commercial buildings. According to the International Window Film Association, utilities and government…

Solar Control FilmDecember 16, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Winter Gardening Tip: Get Window Film for Your Greenhouse!

Now that the temperature’s dropped, most gardeners have hung up their trowels for the season. Unless you have a greenhouse, that is! Greenhouse gardeners are able to keep a year-round growing season thanks to their carefully insulated and temperature-controlled environments. In today’s world, many greenhouses are made from materials other than glass, like polyvinyl chloride…

Solar Control Film, Window FilmDecember 5, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Why Replacing Your Windows This Winter Isn’t Enough

With cold weather already setting in, many homeowners are finding out the hard way that their windows are inadequate in the fight to keep cold air out and warm air inside where it belongs. However, going out and replacing your old windows won't necessarily correct your problem in full. Truthfully, even the highest-efficiency window panes…

Window FilmDecember 2, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Everyone’s Least Favorite Winterizing Methods

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When winter hits, people do a lot of things to make sure their home stays cozy. And though many of these methods work decently, a lot of them are not only a huge pain in the neck to execute but also create quite an eyesore. Here’s a list of some of our least favorite ways…

Solar Control Film, Window FilmNovember 24, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Security Window Film: How It Protects Your People and Business

As we've covered before, improving the protection of your home and business from intruders, vandalism, and natural disasters is as simple as adding a protective layer of security window film to your glass. Depending on your requirements, different levels of protection may be necessary. For basic protection against graffiti and vandalism, a layer of safety…

Anti-Graffiti, Safety FilmNovember 16, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Why Fabric Fades (And How to Stop It)

Today’s most in-demand architectural designs for both commercial and residential buildings involve big windows and a lot of natural light. Unfortunately, this light causes fading of the materials that make up your home, such as your rug, art, curtains, or the upholstery of your couch, chair, or ottoman. To best understand how window film helps…

FadingNovember 7, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Nosy Neighbors? 3 Ways to Increase Your Privacy

Your home should be where you're most comfortable, but if you're feeling the fishbowl effect and struggling with the privacy in your home, there are several ways to increase your privacy. Unfortunately, these typically involve adding light-reducing landscaping, fences, or curtains - not an ideal solution for a bright and beautiful home. Consider implementing these…

Window TintingOctober 27, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

4 Subtle Home Security Tips to Fool Seasoned Thieves

One of the most preventable crimes is also the most common. Burglary is committed in the United States every 15 seconds and should a break-in occur at your home, you may be in danger of losing more than a few valuables. Even if you're not at home at the time of the burglary, an intruder…

Safety FilmOctober 21, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

How Window Film Can Boost Your Business

Window film is becoming as essential to windows as glass itself, but not all window film offers the same level of quality. Off-the-shelf solutions are cheap, sure, but unless window film is properly applied to your panes it won't be nearly as effective. When considering ordering protective window film for your business or office space,…

Window FilmOctober 10, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Kerry Park Townhome: Interior Shots

We featured one of the homes we recently completed in a previous blog, showing you how beautiful it looks from the outside. Window film is not only a good way to regulate your home’s energy usage and prevent fading, but it actually adds a curb-side aesthetic appeal that cannot be beat. Check it out: We…

Solar Control Film, Window Film, Window TintingSeptember 29, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Seattleites: Don’t Forget that UV Rays Penetrate Cloud Cover!

Have you ever gotten a sunburn on a cloudy day? If you live in Seattle, you probably have! We experience a lot of cloud cover here in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, we’re the cloudiest city in the US! Seattle experiences an average of 226 days of heavy cloud cover (where clouds cover more than…

Fading, Solar Control Film, TintingSeptember 21, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

Your Guide to Fading Hardwood Floors

As you might know, exposure to UV rays can have a number of damaging effects on your home and its materials, including fading. The sunlight streaming in through your windows might be cheerful, but it will fade your curtains, your furniture, your rugs, or even your art. One of the greatest risks for fading is…

FadingSeptember 15, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

3 Tips for Winterizing Your Home

Now that it’s the fall, everyone should be thinking about winterizing their home to save them on heating costs this winter. The seasons are changing, and the temperature’s dropping, and you want to have your house ready for the cold months before they’re here. Not only is it a lot harder to winterize after the…

Solar Control Film, Window FilmSeptember 9, 2015Maggie BrowneNo comments Permalink

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Why Is Window Film a National Good?

What Type of Window Film is Best for Your Office Building?

How to Increase Office Privacy with Style

Dress Up Your Indoor or Outdoor Glass with Custom Graphics!

How Window Film Can Protect Your Eyesight

5 Workplace Benefits of Installing Window Film

Protect Your Windows from New Year’s Eve Mischief

Why Utility Companies Love Window Film

Winter Gardening Tip: Get Window Film for Your Greenhouse!

Why Replacing Your Windows This Winter Isn’t Enough

Everyone’s Least Favorite Winterizing Methods

Security Window Film: How It Protects Your People and Business

Why Fabric Fades (And How to Stop It)

Nosy Neighbors? 3 Ways to Increase Your Privacy

4 Subtle Home Security Tips to Fool Seasoned Thieves

How Window Film Can Boost Your Business

Kerry Park Townhome: Interior Shots

Seattleites: Don’t Forget that UV Rays Penetrate Cloud Cover!

Your Guide to Fading Hardwood Floors

3 Tips for Winterizing Your Home

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