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Energy Savings At an elevation of more than 8,000 feet
sits a majestic mansion that seamlessly
renders the divide between the built and
the natural worlds. Oversized glass
windows, (which in
this home become
glass walls) dramatize
the relationship
between the house
and its spectacular
mountain surroundings.
At such a high altitude,
the sun’s glare, in
tandem with
destructive ultraviolet
light, became an environmental
impediment
to the point that the
interior living areas
were decidedly
uncomfortable.
This was a particular challenge for the
interior designer since the home
abounds in valuable art, costly
furnishings and an expanse of custom
wide-board pine flooring, all of which
are particularly sensitive to UV light.
UV light is that part of sunshine_solar
energy_that you cannot see or feel but
which is a primary cause of the fading of
furnishings, art, carpets, artifacts and
wood floors. (UV light is, of course, also
harmful to human skin.)
Working with a local window film professional,
the designer elected to install
VISTA Ambiance VE 35 SR CDF, a Low E
Solar Control Film to tame the UV ravages
and combat glare. The hi-tech invisible
film prevents 99.9% of all UV light from
passing through the glass windows and
reduces glare by 64%, thus providing
visually comfortable surroundings and a
high degree of fade protection. The film
will also reduce energy bills by enabling
the windows to reflect interior heat back
into the house rather than absorbing it in
the glass. As a general rule, half of home
energy bills are the result of heat loss or
gain through glass.
In commenting on the film’s installation,
the designer said, "Glare free views can
be enjoyed throughout the year and the
fading of the furnishings, precious art
and expansive wood floors are no longer
a matter of concern. What’s more, the
owners are quite oblivious to the
presence of the film. They simply don’t
know it’s there!"
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Vista® is a registered trademark of CPFilms Inc.
©2000 CPFilms Inc., Martinsville, VA (540) 627-3000 www.vista-films.com
Vista Window Film is pleased to have strict quality systems and has been
ISO 9001 Certified (Certificate Number FM 35957)
The nature of certain delicate fabrics and dyes will lead to premature fading regardless
of the application of any window film protective treatment.
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