Some simple ways to increase the value of your home
The bathroom
Buyers often rate bathrooms as one of the most important rooms in the house. Small touches can improve the look of your bathroom, such as replacing your faucets and tapware, changing your bench tops, or replacing wallpaper with a neutral coat of paint.
Another key is to keep your bathroom looking clean and fresh. When it comes to glass, a glass protection treatment can prevent your glass from looking opaque and being damaged by watermarks over time – cutting your cleaning time by up to 90% and keeping it looking sparkling new.
Make it low maintenance
Upgrades that make your home lower maintenance will stand out from the crowd. Who doesn’t want a shower that’s easier to clean and stays looking brand spanking new for years to come? Glass is one of the hardest things to keep clean – especially when it’s in a coastal area, near a pool, or gets a lot of water/dirt contact. You can have any glass treated with glass protection [link], and it’s best to do this when your glass is brand new/unused. Lowering the amount of cleaning and damage to your glass can protect your investment and be a draw for future potential buyers.
Restore your glass
If you’ve got dirty or slightly damaged glass, a simple restoration project can help to bring your glass back to its former glory. A lot of our customers choose glass restoration before their protection treatment. Glass can become damaged after only a few weeks, especially if it’s a pool fence or outdoor balustrade that’s exposed to the elements, or a shower – due to regular water and soap contact. Our team are experienced in performing restoration projects, such as this glass balustrade we treated 4 months after installation.
Add some privacy
Privacy is a big pull for a lot of people, especially in the big smoke here in Auckland. A variety of window tint or window film options are available, depending on the look you’re after. We offer over 55 different types of films, which can range from clear to different gradients of darkness to suit your preference and budget. Take a look at the types of window tints you can choose from.
Increase energy efficiency
Energy efficiency can have an impact on your home value as homebuyers increasingly opt for lower costs and environmental friendliness. Double-paned windows are a popular choice for ensuring your home stays insulated and your heating and air conditioning systems will run more efficiently.
A more cost-effective option is adding solar window tints, which can block up to 99% of the sun’s UV rays from entering your home. These window tints will still let in light, but add daytime privacy and reduce the amount of heat coming in. Ultimately, this saves you money as your air conditioning doesn’t have to work as hard.
Tinting older windows will make a huge difference in keeping heat out during the warmer months and retaining heat in the colder months.
Add a home office
Home offices are increasingly a draw for homebuyers, so if you’ve got the space this can be a great addition to your home. If you opt for a home office, it’s a good idea to use a solar window tint to reduce heat and glare, making it more pleasant to work from home throughout the day while remaining more energy efficient.
To find out more about our customers’ experiences with these products, take a look at our testimonials.
Get in touch with our team to discuss the best glass restoration, glass protection, or window films for you home. Ultrashield are the glass experts, with over 15 years of experience with glass restoration, glass protection, and window tinting films. We primarily work throughout the greater Auckland region.
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