Window film enhances indoor air quality.Too much heat in the indoor environment can reduce building occupant productivity and increase the off-gassing of equipment, furnishings, and building components that degrade TO DEGRADE, DEGRADING. To, sink or lower a person in the estimation of the public. 2. As a man's character is of great importance to him, and it is his interest to retain the good opinion of all mankind, when he is a witness, he cannot be compelled to disclose indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor . In addition, many of the measures taken to increase energy efficiency, such as "tightening" buildings to reduce air infiltration infiltration /in·fil·tra·tion/ (in?fil-tra´shun) 1. the pathological diffusion or accumulation in a tissue or cells of substances not normal to it or in amounts in excess of the normal. 2. infiltrate (2). and outflow, degrade indoor air quality. These problems may be solved by air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. , which may require upgrading existing air systems and result in increased operational cost. The use of window film can reduce the impact of solar heat through existing glass, resulting in lower temperatures and better indoor air quality, often without the need to increase air-conditioning capacity. An added benefit is the potential for reduction of operating cost. Unfortunately, conventional tinted tint n. 1. A shade of a color, especially a pale or delicate variation. 2. A gradation of a color made by adding white to it to lessen its saturation. 3. A slight coloration; a tinge. 4. and reflective window films can reduce the amount of natural light entering a facility. Studies indicate that denying building occupants adequate natural light reduces productivity and well-being. Moreover, darkened dark·en v. dark·ened, dark·en·ing, dark·ens v.tr. 1. a. To make dark or darker. b. To give a darker hue to. 2. To fill with sadness; make gloomy. 3. facilities often require increased illumination, which may generate more heat--potentially causing more air quality problems and negating the cost-saving benefits of window film. Spectrally selective window film, however, blocks solar heat without reducing adequate natural light. This film can transmit light while blocking heat. In combination with existing air conditioning, spectrally selective window film can reduce ambient heat, off-gassing, and mold formation while not increasing energy costs. Spectrally selective window films like V-Kool do not change the color and look of existing glass, so the original appearance of a home or building is not sacrificed to achieve energy efficiency. V-Kool also blocks more heat than tinted films while transmitting almost as much daylight as clear glass. V-Kool is a trademark of V-Kool, Inc., of Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation). Houston (pronounced /'hjuːstən/) is the largest city in the state of Texas and the , a sales and marketing distribution company of heat-reflective applied films for residential and commercial architectural, automotive, and specialized vehicular applications. For more information, contact V-Kool, Inc., at (800) 217-7046 or www.v-kool-usa.com. |
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