Two Critical Components Of A Quality Home Window Film Installation

Benjamin Franklin once famously said “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” More appropriate words cannot be said as it relates to having the windows tinted or filmed in your home. We wanted to write this article to shed some light on two very critical components of a quality home window film installation. Not as a way to try and point you toward our company, but to equip you with information to make a good decision about who you entrust with this project.

1. Quality and Technology Of Window Film Being Used – Like most things in life, window film / tint comes in a wide range of technologies and quality levels. It is critical when comparing different window film offerings that you understand the underlying product that will be used. First, let’s discuss quality. Window film is produced in various areas around the world at drastically differing quality levels. The construction of the film and the adhesive that holds it to the windows are where the rubber meets the road. The issue is that they all may look very similar the day you install them. The issue arises if the film begins to fade, change color, delaminate, etc after a few years. Worse yet, it can begin to lose adhesion to the glass and bubble. Toy may have seen a window with film installed with this unfortunate problem. Second, let’s look into the technology of the film being used. While some films are basic metal technology(cheapest cost) that may give some performance but may not have the desired appearance, others are high tech infrared filtering films (more expensive cost) that not only look great but also block a great deal of heat. It is important that you know what technology the films are so you can truly compare apples to apples.
2. Expertise of the Installation Technician – It goes without saying that this one makes a huge difference. Just like the skill of the person that cuts your hair, does your taxes or builds a home, experience matters. It is a safe assumption that people in skilled trades, like window film installation, get better over time and with the number of windows they have installed on. A good installer can take sub-standard film and make it look pretty good. A mediocre installer can use the very best film and still may produce a sub-standard result. There is simply no getting around the fact that the expertise of the installer plays a huge role in how well the final outcome of a window tint installation will be.

We hope this brief article will help you make a good choice with regard having home window film installed. To learn more about the residential window films we offer, click HERE. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free, no obligation assessment and estimate, contact Clearview Tinting today by calling (800) 975-8183 or emailing us at info@clearviewtinting.com. We service Toledo, Cleaveland and all of the surrounding areas of Northern, Ohio.