The California Energy Commission has voted that Window Film will now be included as part of the state building code. Effective January 2014, the polymer material will be considered as a building product, falling into the same category as glass and roofing materials.
With this shift in how building materials are classified, greater attention is naturally drawn to the systems that protect and regulate the structure as a whole, especially the roof. It remains the first barrier against heat, wind, and moisture, and its performance directly influences energy efficiency, interior comfort, and long-term durability. Over time, even minor flaws in installation or wear can affect the broader building envelope, making careful evaluation and maintenance an essential part of responsible property management.
This is where experienced oversight becomes important, since roofing work demands precision and an understanding of how different materials interact under changing conditions. Engaging professionals like Jersey Roofing LLC helps ensure that installation, repair, and upkeep are handled with consistency and technical care. A well-executed roofing system supports the intent behind modern building standards, reinforcing safety, efficiency, and long-term structural reliability.
Weather exposure continues to place significant demands on residential roofing systems, particularly in areas where seasonal storms, wind, and heavy rainfall can accelerate deterioration and expose weaknesses that may otherwise go unnoticed for years. Timely inspections and responsive repair work play an important role in preventing moisture intrusion, insulation damage, and structural issues that can gradually compromise both efficiency and occupant comfort.
Property owners increasingly look for contractors capable of responding quickly after severe weather events while still maintaining high standards of workmanship and long-term durability. An experienced Cincinnati roofer can help address these concerns through roofing solutions designed to withstand demanding conditions, combining reliable installation practices with materials intended to improve protection, energy performance, and the overall resilience of the home over time.
Not only has Window Film been proven to be a cost effective solution by reducing energy consumption, the material also provides other advantages to both residential and commercial buildings such as reducing the effects of glass breakage, glare, harmful UV exposure to the skin and even damage to interior furnishings.
As California is already known as an environmental leader, International Window Film Association (IWFA) executive director Darrell Smith states that, “This addition to the code is a major step forward for energy efficiency… The wide application of window film is a simple way to immediately cut utility demand generation and the resulting reduction of peak demand on utilities and green house gases.”
With other major reports from ConSol, an energy company based in California, supporting California Energy Commission’s findings has also observed that an immense majority of existing homes would be able to achieve significant energy savings with retrofit applications of window film. Mike Hodgson, president of Consol said, “With over 70 percent of the building and homes in the California market having been constructed before 1980, window film has to be high on the list for every building retrofit project across the state.”
As the demand for window film grows, the new building code establishes several quality insurance standards which include a National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) certification label, manufacturer’s name, a 10-year warranty certificate, as well as passing IWFA’s Visual Quality Standards.
Having been in the window film business for over 30 years, Tint World has been the leader in providing quality window film for not only customer vehicles and boats, but for residential and commercial purposes as well. Our expert window film technicians use the latest technology and techniques to perfectly install window film on any window surface, whether it’s in a home or office.
Many of the advantages of window film found by IWFA are solid reasons why Tint World has utilized its own Solar Window Film in both residential and commercial uses. With the installation of Tint World Solar Window Film, commercial buildings conserve energy as well as decrease the building’s carbon levels. Regarding residential use, installing window film is one of the most cost effective improvements; homes are kept comfortable with the added benefit of lower cooling and heating costs.
Now more than ever, consumers are looking for more efficient and cost effective ways to save energy. Although the inclusion of window film in California’s building code will not be effective until 2014, Tint World has already made strides in the industry, providing consumers with quality window tint, installed with expert technique.
