Summer is just around the corner!

Increased energy usage on things like air conditioning combine with increased electricity prices to make sure you get a shock in your next electricity bill.

This is one of the many reasons why more Australians resort to home window tinting to help keep cool in the hotter months. Window film lowers the amount of heat entering through your windows, reducing your reliance on powered cooling.

Selwyn Kawalsky of SunGard Brighton is a specialist in residential and commercial flat glass tinting. He recommends that people have their homes tinted before the hotter months begin so that they avoid the queue.  "It's a smart decision to have your home tinted as early as possible so you can start getting returns on your investment as soon as it's installed."

"In the last couple of years, we've had so much energy usage on extremely hot days that some areas experience blackouts. If more people had their windows tinted, the load on the power grid would have been lessened."

Other benefits of window tinting include reduced glare and improved privacy.  Safety film protects glass from shattering into dangerous pieces.

Selwyn also makes note of the cost of energy during peak periods during the hottest times of day. "The installation of electricity smart meters in Victoria leads to the introduction of increased electricity prices at peak times, such as the middle of the day. There's never been a better time to cut usage electricity usage with the use of window film."

For more information on home and residential window tinting you can contact Selwyn at SunGard Brighton on 03 9563 9144 or visit www.sungardbrighton.com.au.

To find a SunGard SuperStore in your area, visit www.sunstop.net.au/superstores