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The Comeback Curtain
Curtains just got some va-va-va-voom. Some interior designers are looking for inspiration to women’s fashion-specifically to the wispy, sheer blouses and pullovers more women are layering over camisoles and tank tops.
A layer of protective film, like the kind once found mainly in cars, is mounted onto the glass window panes. High-performance window film typically is cut to size and professionally installed by a dealer-representative affiliated with a manufacturer such as 3M Corp. or Solar Gard.
IWFA Report Reveals Window Film as Most Cost-Effective Energy Saving Choice for Californianss
An independent analysis has revealed that window film is the most cost-effective energy saving choice for Californians when used in retrofit applications on homes and buildings. The International Window Film Association (IWFA) released the report done by ConSol, a California energy consultant firm.
The study compared the installation of window film to other energy savings measures (updating HVAC systems, air sealing and caulking, adding R-38 ceiling insulation) and concluded that the best opportunities for saving energy with window film are in existing high-rise office buildings. The study also determined that film is a more cost-effective retrofit opportunity for homes than other measures, especially in homes with single pane glass. In addition, the report states that window films “demonstrate an effective means of reducing GHG emissions when used in retrofitting existing buildings.”
“Without a doubt, window film offers an enormous potential for energy savings in the California market in all retrofit remodeling applications,” says Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA. “When widely installed, the resulting reduction of peak demand on utilities and greenhouse gases will further the state’s reputation as an environmental leader.”
“With over 70 percent of the buildings and homes in the California market having been constructed before 1980, window film has to be high on the list for every building retrofit project across the state,” says Mike Hodgson, president of ConSol.
ConSol conducted the study using many of the same informational processes that the California Energy Commission utilizes in determining energy savings.
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New Report Points to Window Film as the Most Cost Effective Solution for Energy Savings and Reducing Carbon Footprint
Study Focuses on Retrofit Applications for California Homes and Buildings
Washington, DC — March 5, 2012 – The International Window Film Association (IWFA),a nonprofit group, announced today that a comprehensive analysis of window film found it to be the most cost-effective energy saving choice for Californians when used in retrofit applications on homes and buildings.
“Without a doubt, window film offers an enormous potential for energy savings in the California market in all retrofit remodeling applications,” said Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA. “When widely installed the resulting reduction of peak demand on utilities and greenhouse gases will further the state’s reputation as an environmental leader,” he added. California-based ConSol made the independent analysis. Their study compared installing window film on existing structures in the state to other traditional energy saving techniques such as updating HVAC systems, air sealing and caulking, and adding R-38 ceiling insulation, and found that window film came out ahead.
The group used many of the same informational processes that the California Energy Commission utilizes in determining energy savings. The report can be found at http://www.iwfa.com/ConsumerInfo/CAEnergySavingsStudy.aspx “With over 70 percent of the buildings and homes in the California market having been constructed before 1980, window film has to be high on the list for every building retrofit project across the state,” said Mike Hodgson, president of ConSol.
In existing commercial structures, window film’s energy savings alone can offer a payback of less than two years, or up to a 70 percent return on investment depending on the construction, location and window film used, according to the study. For example, window film offers the opportunity to lower air conditioning costs and save on lighting bills by reducing solar heat gain, while letting in natural light without the negative impact of harsh glare and UV exposure. About the International Window Film Association The International Window Film Association (IWFA) (http://www.iwfa.com) is a unified industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and manufactures that facilitates the growth of the industry by providing unbiased research, influencing policy and promoting awareness of window film. The organization builds alliances with trade associations, utilities and government agencies to advance dealers and distributors businesses and provide value to their customers.
Steve Capoccia
Warner Communications
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