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Film Facts

What is window film? Can anyone install it? What’s the difference between auto window film and architectural window film? How do you clean it?

 

Our Film Facts section is loaded with anything and everything your customers would like to know about this amazing thing called window film that is improving lives all over the world.

 

You can show many of these videos to prospective customers or having them playing in your shop to illustrate the many benefits of window film.

Frequently Asked Questions More  

Will window film kill my house plants?

In most cases if a house plant is already receiving adequate light, the use of window film will not harm it. New growth or flowering may be impacted, as the plant may take a few days to adjust to the light change. If a particular plant normally wilts by the end of a sunny day, it can actually thrive better with film installed. Although there are some obvious guidelines in determining what, if any, effect window film will have on a plant (for instance, dark green plants need less light than lighter colored ones), there is one sample test which can be done prior to film installation — simply move the plant to an area with less sunlight for a few days. In addition, most nurseries or local agriculture agencies can advise you whether a particular plant needs closer to maximum or minimal light.

How does window film work with glass?

When the sun hits glass that’s not protected with window film, a significant amount of the sun’s energy—about 90%—is transmitted through the glass. That’s where the heat comes from. To counteract that, installing window film on glass will block up to 80% of the sun’s energy. That means a whole lot less heat is getting through to you. The exact amount of heat absorption and reflectance of the film will depend on the type of film your professional installer recommends for your specific needs. Dyed films do not have metal and are considered non-reflective, and while they absorb solar energy, they’re not as effective at solar control because of their non-reflective property. On the contrary, metalized and nano-ceramic films provide solar absorption and reflectance—and much more solar control—with nano-ceramic film offering the highest levels of solar protection. These films block up to 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays.