Home owner in Dallas, Tx inquiring about home window tinting but not wanting a dark or mirror look to the windows. E Lite series film by Avery Dennison is a spectrally-selective film that allows virtually all the light in while reducing over 50% of the heat and rejecting >99.5% of the UV rays. This is the perfect alternative for the “non-window tint” customer. This will pass any HOA aesthetic restrictions due to the film is unnoticeable on the glass.
ELite series films has the standard Low E look to the windows once installed. It comes in a virtually clear shade and a slight tinted shade with a higher heat rejection. With a Lifetime warranty on a residential window film installation and a 15 year warranty for a commercial window tinting installation.
Avery Dennison’s E-Lite series of films is one of the leading home window film technologies and they manufacture some of the best, longest lasting window tinting films for all markets. In fact, we are able to offer a lifetime warranty on all of their home window tinting films, which includes a lifetime warranty on our labor as well.
- Significant Energy Savings and Lower Cooling Costs
Solar films reduce solar heat gain by 50-80% (sometimes up to 79% for premium films). This directly lowers air conditioning demand, especially in buildings with large glass areas.- Cooling energy use can drop by 15-30% in many cases.
- Some estimates show savings of $1–$2 per square foot of film installed, or up to 19 kWh per square foot of glass.
- HVAC systems experience less strain, leading to lower maintenance and longer equipment life.
- Fast Return on Investment (ROI)
Payback periods are typically 2–5 years for residential properties (often faster in sunny climates or buildings with single-pane or older glazing). After payback, savings continue for the film’s lifespan (often 15-20 years ). - Glare Reduction and Improved Productivity
Films cut visible glare by a large margin (often 70-80%+), making screens easier to see and reducing eye strain. This is especially valuable in offices with computer-heavy work, conference rooms, or west-facing exposures. Employees report higher comfort and fewer distractions from blinds or adjustments. - UV Protection and Interior Preservation
High-quality films block 99%+ of harmful UV rays. This protects furnishings, carpets, artwork, flooring, and merchandise from fading and degradation. It also offers minor skin/eye protection for occupants near windows.
