• Improved Tenant Comfort
• Lower Heating and Cooling Operating Costs
• Lower Utility Demand Costs
• Utility Rebates
• Improved Aesthetics, Uniform Appearance
• Improved Safety and Security
• Extended A/C Equipment Life
• Valued Alternative to adding more A/C Equipment
• And more.

Most often, our commercial customers will purchase Our Window Films for tenant comfort and justify the purchase on Energy Cost Savings.

What is the Typical Energy Pay Back for Window Films?

Simple pay backs will 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, we have seen pay backs often range in the 2-5 year period, with some reported to be even less than 6 months.

How is Window Film Applied?

Our Window Films are professionally applied by skilled, well-trained personnel. Almost all of our films are designed to be applied to the inside of your glass. The first step is to prepare the window area for the application; placing drop cloths on the floor, protecting and/or moving furniture where necessary. Next, the window glass is cleaned using simple cleaning solutions (often water and ammonia) and razor blade scrapers. Then, the film is sprayed with a slip solution (detergent and water) 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 technique to dry the edges.

How Do I Clean My Window Film?

After thirty days, you may clean Window Films using normal household cleaning solutions, including ammonia based products, e.g. Windex, and a soft, lint-free cloth or towel. You may also use a squeegee to clean the film. Abrasive products which could scratch or damage the film should not be used.

How Long Does Window Film Last?

Our Window Films are made durable to last for many years; just how long may depend upon the type of film applied, type of glass it is applied to, and the particular climate in which it is applied. Most applications last upwards of 10 years and beyond, and several applications are still performing after 15 years. All applications have a minimum warranty period of five years (except exterior applications which are 2 years), and several films carry a 10 year commercial warranty, and even a lifetime residential warranty (lifetime for as long as original purchaser owns their home).

Will Window Film Stop My Furnishings From Fading?

Nothing stops fading. Our Window Films are designed to reduce the major causes of fading (ultraviolet light, visible light, and solar heat), thus prolonging the life of your furnishings, perhaps as much as two to five times. Keep in mind the articles to be protected; if they have a typical life of 5 years then they may last 10 years to much longer depending on the performance of the film selected. However, if the typical life is only 2-3 weeks, then the expectation should be expressed in terms of months. 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 anchorage, and more.

Does the Ultraviolet Protection Lose Its Effectiveness Over Time?

No, the ultraviolet (UV) protection that we use in our proprietary adhesive system is indefinite. It does not lose its effectiveness over time. In fact, we tested an actual glass sample from The Dumbarton House, Washington, DC. This was a ten-year old application and the ultraviolet transmission still measured < 1%!

How Do Safety and Security Window Films Work?

Safety and Security Window Films are designed to make glass shatter-resistant by holding the glass pieces together when broken. Different from Sun Control Window Films, Safety & Security Films are made with thicker polyester and a much thicker, more aggressive adhesive system. These films are unique in the industry; they are built using a special micro-layered polyester technology which increases the films tear resistance significantly.