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Reasons To Get Switchable Glass For Your Home

By Jocelyn Davidson


As man tries to modernize their homes, they sometimes tend to forget to consider the benefits they can get from the change. While most technological upgrades offer comfort and economy, some ends up to be just a fad and a waste of money. Before getting anything installed to modernize your house, it is best to do some research on the benefits it offers.

Of course, the price for getting this technology in your homes can be high. You also have to consider the type of house you have and see whether or not it can accommodate such change. Where to get one is also a major question. But before you rush out to your nearest contractor and inquire about installation, take a moment to know more about switchable glass.

Known as smart glass, these are type of glass with special glazing that lets it change from being transparent to translucent in an instant. Some are electrically operated, and you have the option of controlling the level of translucence of the screen with a remote. There are also non electrical ones, those that react just with direct heat or light, like from the sun.

There are two typical kinds of this technology, the electrically operated, and the non electrical ones. As the name implies, the former are ran and controlled by a certain amount of voltage. This way the level of dimness of the thing can be manipulated. On the other hand, the latter operates on high temperature or light, mostly those emitted by the sun. Both, however, have all the basic benefits.

Easy cleaning, easy maintenance. Since this screen can turn opaque in an instant, it automatically blocks light from the outside, as well as give you privacy from preening eyes. This replaces the need for all forms of covers, like blinds and curtains, which regularly needs to be cleaned or washed. That gives you more time for other things that you need to do.

Keeps you cool. When translucent, these types of windows ward off the heat emitted by the sun. With less high temperature coming in, you will need to run your air conditioning less. You can keep your room temperature low at most. There is no need to say you save energy with this little trick.

Keeps heat. Another energy saving trick this window offers is keeping heat inside your homes. During cold winter nights, most homes have their heaters up and running. But normal windows cannot keep the heat in. The heat seeps out and the temperature becomes low again which makes the heater work more. This would trap the humidity inside and keep it there.

For those who are conscious of their well being, you will be delighted to know that this also can be good for your, well, health. We all know that the sun emits ultraviolet rays, which is harmful to your skin, among others. This screen, thankfully, blocks UV rays, aside from blocking also some or all forms of wavelengths that can cause all sorts of illnesses. Moreover, this property is also good for your home furnishings, particularly those that is constantly under the heat of the sun. This prevents discoloration and fading of your wood and fabrics at home.

Cost cutting, energy saving, and health beneficial. These are some of the things you will get when you get yourself a smart glass. With enough consideration for cost and installation, getting one for your home may be the smartest move you can make.




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