How is window film applied?
Our window films are professionally applied by skilled, well-trained professionals. Almost all our films are designed to be applied to the inside of your glass, but exterior versions are available when needed. The first step is to prepare the window area for the application; placing drop cloths on the floor, protecting furniture and treatments where necessary. Next, the window glass is cleaned using a simple cleaning solution of baby shampoo or dish soap and water. Then, the film is sprayed with the slip solution for proper positioning and applied to the window glass. Using a professional grade squeegee and following proper techniques, the application is completed by removing excess water, trimming the edges, and a final squeegee pass to dry the edges.
How do safety and security window films work?
Safety & Security Window Films are designed to make glass shatter-resistant by holding the glass pieces together when broken.
Compared to Sun Control Films, Safety & Security Window Films are made with thicker polyester and a much thicker, more aggressive adhesive. Our Window Films are unique in the industry. They are built using a special micro-layered polyester technology which increases the films’ tear resistance significantly. Pound for pound, the impact and tear resistance of Safety & Security Window Films will outperform all other films of similar thickness.
How do sun control window films work?
Sun control films are designed to reduce the amount of solar heat transmission through window glass by increasing the solar heat reflection and solar heat absorption of the glass.
Typical colored or dyed films work primarily through increased absorption. The color absorbs the solar energy at the glass, thus reducing the direct transmission into the room. These films only offer marginal performance when compared to reflective films.
Reflective films are films that have been precision coated with metals. These metallic films are designed to increase the solar energy reflection of the glass and some of the absorption. Reflective films range from moderate to excellent in solar performance (heat gain reduction).
What is the typical energy pay back for sun control window films?
Simple paybacks will vary depending upon the amount of sunlit glass exposure, type of film, type of glass, cost of fuel, cost of application, and other variables. However, we have seen paybacks often in less than 3 years for large commercial properties.