Window Film FAQs

Window film consists of thin layers of material, typically polyester, that is applied to glass surfaces to serve a variety of purposes. Depending on the type of window film selected, it can lower energy usage, provide solar control, improve safety, enhance privacy, elevate aesthetics, and more.

There are many reasons to consider installing window film in your home or commercial space. While it helps with maintaining comfortable temperatures, it also provides many other benefits: 

• Maintains Natural Light
• Blocks Up to 99% of Damaging UV Rays 
• Reflects & Absorbs Heat
• Improves Heat Retention
• Bolsters Building Envelope 
• Saves Energy & Reduces Utility Costs 
• Offers a Quick Return on Investment

While one of the benefits of window film is that it maintains natural light, you can also use it to enhance privacy. Decorative window films or darker tints can add privacy where you need it most or hide unsightly areas from view. Gradient films can add privacy in some areas while retaining some visibility. With hundreds of styles, patterns, and designs to choose from, you can enhance privacy and aesthetics at the same time.

Temperature control film absorbs and reflects solar energy and heat to better maintain interior temperatures, reduces the strain on air conditioning systems, and improves energy efficiency. With windows being a major culprit of energy loss, temperature control film can make a big impact when it comes to lowering utility bills.

While window film helps reflect heat to keep homes and buildings cool even on the hottest days of the year, it can also help improve insulation and prevent heat from escaping to retain warmth during the winter months. So whether it’s blistering hot outside or frigidly cold, you can stay comfortable in every season with window film.

Glass windows and doors are generally the most vulnerable components of a building envelope. Safety and security film holds glass together in the event it shatters, helping protect your home or business against break-ins, burglaries, accidents, and natural disasters. Window film can help improve home safety, better protect building occupants, and safeguard against potential accidents.

At certain times of the day when the sun hits a specific angle, the light can cast an annoying glare on computer screens and televisions, making it difficult to see. Not only does this cause eye strain and headaches, it usually means you have to close the blinds or shades at the expense of sacrificing natural light. With window film, you can reduce glare, maintain views of the outside world, retain natural light, and improve occupant comfort.

Window film comes in a variety of opacities, depending on how dark of a tint you need. While some tints are darker to help with glare reduction and temperature control, other films hardly affect visibility at all for invisible protection. This inconspicuousness makes it a great option for historical buildings that need to maintain a certain appearance.

Although you could technically install window film yourself, it isn’t the best do-it-yourself project. Window film is tricky to install, and if you don’t get it just right, you’ll end up wasting time, money, and resources. By selecting a professional, experienced window tint installer, you can guarantee you’ll get a perfect application that will last for years to come. As a 3M Authorized Window Film Dealer, our installations are backed by a generous manufacturer’s warranty. In addition, we offer free, no-obligation quotes so you can decide for yourself if window film is the best option for you.

Window film is designed to last for years; however, it is completely removable. Whether you want something different, want to update the design of your space, or it’s time to replace it, we recommend that you have a professional uninstall the window film for best results and to avoid damaging your windows.