How To Stop Sun Glare Into Your Colorado Springs Home
The Science Behind High Altitude Sun Glare: It’s Not Just Your Imagination
People who don’t live at a high altitude like the whopping 6,035 ft that Colorado Springs sits at, simply can’t understand how intense the glare of the sun gets here. If you have been here the last couple of years or even just a few days you understand it what we are talking about. The sun seems more intense here in Colorado. As it turns out, it’s not all in your head either. UV/UVB radiation is higher here. The science behind more glare at higher altitudes is–at higher altitudes, a thinner atmosphere filters less UV radiation. With every 1000 meters increase in altitude, UV levels increase by 10% to 12%. This makes the glare of the sun through the West facing windows of your Colorado Springs home rough and it basically renders those rooms nearly unusable for at least 3 hours a day if not more. when the sun hits glass it causes refraction and light displacement decreasing your comfort, making the television unwatchable, and destroying your windows’ views. Your home windows are meant to be looked out of and enjoyed, not covered by blinds and drapes. For those that work from home, window film can help provide sanity.
Window Tinting Greatly Reduces Sun Glare In Your Colorado Spring Home
Controlling glare is all about reducing the window’s Visible Light Transmission (VLT). Much like putting on sunglasses, the darker the film (lens) the more light it will block and the less glare you will see. At Colorado Springs WIndow Film we understand you may be concerned with darkly tinted windows obstructing your view and while this is a valid concern, you do not need to worry since we offer a variety of glare reducing films in a variety of tint levels. Most of our films are hardly noticeable from the inside and some of our most popular, offer a softer tint that will reduce light transmission by 50 percent but still give you plenty of privacy and glare control.
The best way to figure out which tint is right for you is to meet with us at Colorado Springs Window Film and allow us to show you all the glare reducing window tint options we carry. We will help you find the right one for you and get those areas of your house that are affected by sun glare up and running for you to enjoy! Contact us today to schedule a free, on-site consultation.
Mike Kinsey
Mike Kinsey is the Chief Operating Officer at Colorado Springs Window Film and has over a decade of experience installing window films of all types. He has overseen hundreds of window film installs in the Colorado Springs metro area, accounting for a total of over 250,000 square feet of film. His area of expertise ranges from residential to commercial and industrial applications and includes security, energy efficient, and decorative tinting. His background in construction and project management gives him the ability to plan for and execute virtually any size and type of project. Mike's product knowledge and attentiveness to detail sets him apart and has given him a reputation of one of the most trusted professionals in the industry. He is certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.
