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As snowbirds prepare to leave their Fort Lauderdale, Florida homes for the summer, local window film company Home Window Tint is advising them to consider installing window tinting before departing. The family-owned business highlights how window film can provide an extra layer of protection and privacy for unoccupied homes, while also preventing fading of interior furnishings from UV exposure.

Why it matters

Many snowbirds leave their Fort Lauderdale homes vacant for extended periods during the summer months. Window film installation can help deter potential intruders and protect against sun damage to a home’s interior when the owner is away.

The details

Home Window Tint, a Select Pro dealer for Vista window film, recommends snowbirds schedule an installation before heading north. The company’s professional team can typically complete the process in a single day, with each window taking about 15 minutes. The window film blocks 99% of harmful UV rays, preventing fading of furniture, artwork, and flooring while the home sits empty. It also makes it more difficult for passersby to see inside the unoccupied residence.

Snowbirds typically begin returning to their northern homes in the spring.Home Window Tint recommends scheduling window film installation before departing for the summer.
The players

Home Window Tint

A family-owned window film installation company serving South Florida, including the Fort Lauderdale area, for over 25 years.

Vince Ceraulo

The president of Home Window Tint, who advises snowbirds to consider window film installation before leaving their Fort Lauderdale homes for the summer.

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What they’re saying

“Snowbirds would be wise to get their windows tinted before they head out. Once they realize the benefits that it provides, it just makes good sense.”

— Vince Ceraulo, President, Home Window Tint (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

Home Window Tint encourages snowbirds to call for a free estimate and to schedule their window film installation before departing for the summer.

The takeaway

Window film installation is a smart investment for snowbirds leaving their Fort Lauderdale homes vacant during the summer months, as it provides an extra layer of protection and prevents sun damage to interior furnishings.