Though there has no doubt been a recent trend towards energy efficiency in recent years because of the green movement, the concept itself is not new by any means. Architects and engineers have dealt with energy efficiency issues due to the rise and fall of fuel and other resources. These concerns are justified; we as a society have to be conscious about the way we use energy not only for cost reasons, but for environmental reasons as well.

Taking steps to ensure that we are conservative about how much energy we use is important and is the responsible thing to do. However, it’s important to be able to identify what those steps really are. Today, it’s the trending thing among businesses and manufacturing companies to claim that their products are energy efficient.

But this is not always necessarily true; you have to know what methods actually work and which don’t. By educating yourself on matters pertaining to energy efficiency and installing window film, you can make your Salt Lake City historic property more sustainable and reduce your carbon footprint.

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Misconceptions About Historic Buildings

There are a lot of misconceptions about energy efficiency when it comes to historic buildings. We live in a consumerist minded world and for this reason, when something gets old, we tend to think of it as no longer being useful.

For this reason, a lot of people make the assumption that because historic buildings are older, they are less energy efficient. But the truth is exactly the opposite! The materials used in older buildings were actually sturdier and better insulated, and therefore historic buildings tend to be more energy efficient.

Energy Efficiency of Historic Windows

Old windows can lose their insulating value over time. However, most of the time new vinyl windows, made from cheap materials, are actually less energy efficient than old wood windows, regardless of their age simply because of the frame material.

However, that doesn’t mean issues can’t arise from older windows. However, instead of opting for window replacement, the more energy efficient solution is to install window film. Window film can easily correct problems with glass insulation and still allows the original frame to stay intact. Not to mention, installing window film helps to preserve the original materials and defining characteristics that make up a historic property.

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Learn More About Energy Efficient Solutions for Historic Buildings

The staff at Commercial Window Tinting Salt Lake are experts when it comes to energy efficiency matters. If you are interested in window film for your Salt Lake City historic property or have questions about energy efficiency, just give us a call and we will be more than happy to assist you!

When it comes to window tinting, Mike Kinsey is a subject matter expert. For the past fifteen years, Mike and his team have been installing window film for commercial properties located in Salt Lake and the surrounding areas of Logan, Park City, Provo, Orem, and Ogden, totaling over 250,000 square feet of film. Mike is certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education and is well-equipped with knowledge of the latest industry innovations. As the head of operations at Commercial Window Tinting Salt Lake, he is charge of overseeing all projects from start to finish. He enjoys finding out of the box solutions to complex problems and developing solid relationships with local business owners though the process of helping them accomplish their architectural goals.