When the sun shines down on a window with solar tint on it, the window film does a few things. It reflects, absorbs, and filters certain wavelengths. This greatly reduces heat gain, blocks 99% UV rays, and improves appearance and comfort.

It depends. Solar film and other films that are not ‘safety’ specific will have limited protection against breaking. If you get safety film installed, it will strengthen your glass greatly. The window can still break if enough force is applied, but a window with a good safety film installed can withstand a fastball thrown by a major league pitcher – no problem. In this case, the glass would still break due to the force of the baseball, but the window would still be in place, and all the little pieces of glass would be held together by the film.

We install our window films with cleanest methods possible to ensure the best installations. To install window film, first the glass must be prepared by proper cleaning. After the window is spotless, the film is applied with a mounting solution with water. The film is trimmed and squeegeed out, and the edges are thoroughly dried to prevent any kind of bubbling.

Absolutely! The procedure is basically the same for tinting skylights, but it’s a little more involved in most situations because you’re working against gravity and sometimes special equipment is required depending on how high the skylights are from the ground. The best route to go here is to use an extra durable exterior film designed for skylights. This will provide the best possible performance and give you the best warranty as interior films have a greatly reduced warranty when not installed on vertical glass surfaces.

Window tinting is not a trade that can be learned overnight. If you want a professional job – hire a pro. Another thing to consider is the fact that you need to make sure you are using the correct window film for your windows. There are certain types of window film that could cause problems such as glass breakage or seal failure. In order to avoid these situations, it is best to consult a professional.

Decorative films can be applied to glass in many different scenarios to improve aesthetics and add sophistication. Decorative films include frost, gradients, patterns, and textures.