No, window film does not prevent glass from breaking. Window film does increase the safety of the glass; due to a very aggressive adhesive, the film helps to hold the pieces of broken glass together. In the event the glass breaks, due to an auto accident, a person running into it, or an attempted break-in, the glass will shatter, but in most instances, the film will help keep the glass together.

Yes, window film adds a degree of shatter resistance to the glass areas of your home, building, or vehicle. These films bond to glass and help hold dangerous glass fragments in place, should breakage occur due to accident, natural disaster, or illegal entry.

Yes. The same sun that brightens a room’s interior can be detrimental to fabrics, furnishings, artwork, and rugs. Ultraviolet rays are the main cause of both fade and deterioration. Window films can screen out 99% of the damaging UV rays that can fade richly colored furniture, tapestries, and artwork. Heat and light also play a part in fading, but using window film to block nearly 100% of UV rays will increase the life of your personal property for years.

Yes. Window films give a clear view to the outside. Depending on the degree of privacy desired, you can select films that prevent others from looking in during the daytime.

Window film creates a more comfortable environment through consistent climate control by eliminating “cold wall” and “hot wall” problems. Rooms stay more comfortable in the summer and winter, be reducing “hot spots”, no matter where the sun is shining.

In summer, window film reflects the hot sun, reducing heat gain and lowering air conditioning costs. In winter, window film retains heat — up to 15% — to reduce heating costs. This year-after-year reduction in energy costs can yield an impressive return on investment.

“One-way film” is based on lighting, not the film itself. The side that is the brightest is the side that you can see. During the day when it is bright outside, you can see outside. At night, if you have lights on inside and no lighting outside, then it reverses.

No. The adhesive is meant to adhere to glass only. Window film should only be applied to glass surfaces that have a smooth finish. Plastics, Plexiglas, or Lexan contain too much oil for the film to adhere properly for a long period of time.

Dual pane or thermal pane have two pieces of glass about ½” apart with an inert gas sealed in - between. The answer is yes! Your dual pane windows can be tinted, but certain guidelines must be maintained because dual panes are more vulnerable to stress than single pane windows. Your sales consultant from Mountain Life Window tinting has several decades of experience in tinting dual pane glass and can expertly make recommendations.

Seal failure occurs when the sealant between the two panes of glass breaks, subjecting the airspace to the surrounding environment. Since the sealant acts as a moisture barrier, if the seal breaks, condensation will develop in the airspace of the window, giving a cloudy appearance.

Window films have never been shown to be the cause of seal failure, but window film manufacturer guidelines should be followed. Window manufacturers continuously analyze how window films affect temperature and pressure with the airspace of an insulating glass unit. Results indicate that on a clear insulating unit, even our most popular residential film, 15% Dual Reflective, only increases the summertime airspace temperature by no more than 22 degrees, a pressure increase of only .55 psi. Put into perspective, most manufacturers of insulating glass, design their products to withstand a pressure change of 3.30 psi, over six times the film’s potential pressure increase.

Yes. SunTek Window Films manufactured by Eastman Performance Films provide up to 36 months of seal failure warranty, provided that there is an active window manufacturer’s warranty in effect. The term of the seal failure warranty will not exceed the window manufacturers term of coverage.

Most residential customers will purchase window films to reduce heat and glare, as well as helping to protect belongings from fade due to damaging UV - A and UV - B rays: all while maintaining the view outside. Most often Commercial customers will purchase window films for tenant comfort, and in the case of storefronts with displays, protection for damaging UV rays.
They can further justify the purchase on Energy Cost Savings

ROI can vary depending upon the amount of sunlit glass exposure, the type of film, the type of glass, cost of fuel, cost of application, and other variables. However, historically we have seen returns on investment often range in the 2 – 5 year period, with some reported to be even less than 6 months.

Nothing stops fading. SunTek films are de signed to reduce the major causes of fading, (ultraviolet light, visible light, and solar heat), thus prolonging the life of your furnishings, perhaps as two to five times. As a general rule of thumb, Ultraviolet (UV) is approximately 40% of the cause, visible light is about 25%, and heat about 25%. The remaining 10% can be attributed to humidity, pollutants, interior lights, dye fastness, etc.

SunTek window films can eliminate up to 80% of annoying glare, while maintaining the view out.

The average installation cost of window film is much less than other window treatments, that only shade. The investment in window film will return dividends in the form of reduced air conditioning, fade reduction, increased comfort, and, unlike other treatments that have to be closed just to
get an effect of shading, you will maintain the view out

In most cases, if a houseplant is already receiving adequate light, the use of window film will not harm it. New growth MAY be retarded, and for a FEW days, a plant may go through an acclimation period while it adjusts to the light change. If a p articular plant normally wilts by the end of a sunny day, it will actually thrive better with the film installed.