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