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Window Film – ‘Myth Vs. Reality’ – Explained By The Best Window Tinters In Houston

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:33:50 GMT

November 17, 2016

Hear it directly from one of the best window tinters in Texas to clear up some of myths and misconceptions surrounding window tinting.

MYTH #1. WINDOW FILM WILL STOP THE FADING OF FURNISHINGS COMPLETELY

The Reality: Window films are very helpful in blocking the number of UV rays (over 98%), the solar heat (over 82%), and a portion of the visible light. As such, they are very effective at reducing the fading of interior furnishing caused by solar radiation. However, the films cannot protect the furnishing 100%. They only negate the fading caused by the sun but they do not eliminate it completely.

MYTH #2. WINDOW FILM WILL RUIN YOUR VIEW

The Reality: A reflective or dark film does reduce the view from the outside looking into an office, home, or car. However, it is not the same when looking from the inside out. This effect is possible largely thanks to Visual Acuity, a phenomenon where the human eye adjusts to the environment with regards to the amount light present and, therefore, the amount light the getting into the eye. This allows someone inside to see outside with ease when the light inside is reduced.

MYTH #3. SECURITY FILMS ARE HURRICANE PROOF AND BULLET RESISTANT

The Reality: There are numerous companies that claim their security films are capable of protecting the glass from extreme forces such as those resulting from bullets and hurricane. To prove their claim, many of these companies perform tests. However, unbeknown to consumers, these tests are conducted using 1/2 inch thick glass in combination with a multilayer of the security film. As you can appreciate, these are not normal conditions. The vast majority of installed glassed are between 1/8-inch and 1/4 inch.

There is no window film that can stop a bullet on a standard glass. Moreover, hurricane proof claims are just lies. Hurricanes are known to rip roofs off. It only makes sense that they can destroy glasses. The best the film can do is to hold the glass together in case they break, thereby negating the injuries resulting from shuttered glasses.

MYTH #4. ALL AUTOMOTIVE WINDOW FILMS ARE ILLEGAL

The Reality: As you might appreciate, laws vary from country to country and from state to state. In the United States, the use of window film is prohibited on the front of the windshield. However, it permissible to apply window films on the back windshield and the rear side windows. Every state has laws governing the amount of light transmission allowed.

Many other countries allow the use of window films on the entire vehicle are long the film meets the laid out light transmission requirements. If you have any question regarding the legality of using window films, contact Sundown Window Tinting and our professionals will help you stay within the legal limits.

MYTH #5: YOU CAN INSTALL WINDOW FILMS AS A DIY PROJECT

The Reality: At first look, installing window films may look like an easy task that anyone can achieve as a DIY project. However, the reality is there are many circumstances that may lead to an installation appearing unprofessional. For instance, it is very easy to contaminate the film with dust, dirt, hair, and or any other particles. This will ruin the film, and when installed the installation window film will be less than stellar. On the other hand, a professional installer is not only skilled but experienced in matters of applying the film, all the while negating any contamination from taking place. This results in a high-quality finish.

There are numerous benefits to window tinting. Tinting your home windows help improve the energy efficiency of your home, thereby reducing your energy bill. With normal windows, heat from outside readily passes into your home, raising the temperature significantly, increasing the demand for cooling and air conditioning. Tinting your windows allows homeowners to significantly reducing the heating and cooling energy consumption, resulting in a reduced bill of up to 30. This is good for the environment and for your wallet.

Furthermore, when you reduce the transmission of solar radiation into your house, your indoor temperatures become more consistent. Homes with normal untainted windows tend to have inconsistent temperature owing to the influence of the heat from the sun. This is the case even when using a thermostat. Tinting your windows ensure your indoor spaces has consistent temperatures.

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Invest In Commercial Window Tinting To Make Workers More Productive

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:14:19 GMT

November 17, 2016

Identifying ways to make a workforce more productive is among the most important goals of any management team. When it comes to boosting staff productivity, investing in business window tint is often overlooked in favor of more complicated approaches such as investing in reward and incentive schemes. You can encourage your workers to be more productive and decrease the disadvantages of natural light by alternatively investing in business window tint.

DISADVANTAGES OF NATURAL LIGHT

Today, office spaces are being designed with a greater amount of glass as architects push the technological limits of their field. In the modern office space, it’s common to see expansive glass walls. For workers, this brings with it numerous advantages. Natural light can make your office space appear to be bigger than it is, in addition to improving the mood of workers; it does however come with some disadvantages. Damaging UV rays passing through windows can harm human skin and cause furnishings to fade as well. Furthermore, the glare caused by natural light on computer screens can make it hard for employees to work. Buildings covered by glass also suffer from heat gain as well. To make it possible for you to enjoy all the advantages of glass windows, window ting products help eliminate all these issues.

USE COMMERCIAL WINDOW TINT TO MAKE YOUR WORKERS MORE PRODUCTIVE

You can continue to enjoy your view and/or the advantages of natural light and prevent the destructive and glare effect associated with UV rays by having window film installed on office windows. Workers can focus on getting more work done, if they no longer have to struggle with the glare of natural light on their screens. You also create a safer workplace for your workers by eliminating exposure to UV rays. Since these harmful rays can wreak havoc on furniture items in the office space, you get to shield them as well.

You can decrease the level of heat gain from windows using window tinting as well. During the sweltering summer heat, an appealing and motivating corner office can turn into an oven. To prevent this, and still maintain that appealing view, you can use window tinting to decrease the level of heat absorption through glass windows.

The aesthetic and professional appeal of your office is bound to improve with window tinting. Workers who are proud of their office space are bound to work harder; thus supporting the motivating potential of this enhanced appeal. You can use window tint to create a more appealing workspace; and as we know, an appealing office can motivate employees to work harder.

Depending on your requirements, you can choose from various types of window tinting film. Available options are seemingly unlimited.

The following is a list of the different types of tinting you can choose from:

Window tinting that is designed to be decorative
Window tinting film that is designed to filter out harmful Ultra Violet rays
High gauge security window tinting film
Among others!

Take the time to identify the issues you are facing, to better understand which type best meets your requirements.

The advantages of window tint that our residential clients enjoy can be enjoyed by commercial clients as well. Both face similar issues regarding energy consumption, glare, privacy and exposure to Ultra Violet rays; though their effect is more pronounced in the case of business clients. Our business clients wish to make their operations as eco-friendly as possible to meet their social responsibility commitments. They also aim to shield their assets from unnecessary damage. By maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures, they aim to create an environment that enhances the productivity of their workers.

Call us today or contact us now for more information on window tint safety and finding the right window film for you!

Installing Window Film on French Doors And Windows

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:06:09 GMT

French doors and windows first became popular during the 17th century when Renaissance architects were falling in love with proportionality and symmetry. In many American houses these days, they are a very popular choice and are also used for framing houses and in home interiors. French doors and windows are frequently characterized by intricate designs and their ability to allow lots of light inside of a room. That makes them challenging for home window tinting that only can be handled properly by the best professionals in the business. Before installing window film and tinting to French doors and windows it is important for you to weigh all of your options. In this article we will be discussing four things that you should consider before you install film on your French doors and windows.

INSTALLATION TIME

There are numerous factors that determine the length of time that it takes to install window tinting or film. They include the type of film or tint to be installed, and the size of glass being covered. Installing film on French doors or windows may be a timely event. French doors and windows unlike standard doors and windows, have individual panels that separate the glass, which requires individually cut film to be installed on each division of glass, which increases installation time. If you plan to install window tint on your French doors or windows, make sure to plan for extended time on installation.

INSTALLATION COST

To install window tinting on French doors and windows may take longer than it does on clear windows or glass, and this can result in increased installation costs as well. The longer that the installation process take, the more more labor time that will be required, and the more expensive the installation cost will be as well. When hiring an installation company, make sure to book an appointment and ask questions to clarify the costs and process before the installation begins Many consumers have ended up with hidden costs due to not being aware of all of the charges from the installation company. Don’t get caught off guard, make sure to only hire a window file installation that is fully transparent about its pricing policies.