Here is a selection of our most frequently asked questions. If your question isn't answered on this page please feel free to contact us.
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What
is window tinting? Is it a film or a liquid? |
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The film is a coated
polyester sheet that is applied to existing glass. Solar
control films use a very fine metal coating which filters
the suns radiation including over 98% of the Ultraviolet
light. |
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Q |
Will it
make the room darker? |
A |
This depends on
the film chosen. Most safety films are absolutely clear
but still provide a 98% plus Ultra Violet filter. The Solar
control films may affect light levels but as your eyes automatically
adjust to different light levels, the degree is generally
only 5 - 10%. The term for the eyes adjusting is visual
acuity and the actual percentage is noted on each sample.
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Does it
go on the inside or outside? |
A |
Inside in the majority
of situations |
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How long
will it last? |
A |
Most of the films
have 10 year Manufacturers warranties and several have Lifetime
warranties. The effective life of window film will vary
by the type of film, type of glass, window construction,compass
orientation of glass, and which part of the world the window
is located. There have been documented cases of film lasting
up to 22 years or more in some instances. |
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How does
it stick on? |
A |
A clear adhesive
is applied to the film during manufacture this is covered
by a protective backing sheet. The only chemical used in
the installation is a mild detergent. |
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Q |
Will it
bubble, peel, or change colour? |
A |
No, so long as a
quality film is used and installed to the standards the
manufacturers specify. We have been Accredited Dealers of
Bekaert Specialty Films since 2000, and provide Manufacturers
warranties. |
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Q |
How do you
clean it? |
A |
The silicon hardcoat
finish has virtually eliminated the need for cleaning and
risk of scratching. A soft clean cloth with a non abrasive
cleaning solution will remove marks. Dry off with a clean
dry soft cloth. |
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Q |
Will Window
Film stop my furnishings from fading? |
A |
Nothing completely
stops fading. Solar films are designed to help reduce the
major causes of fading (ultra violet light, visible light,
and solar heat), thus prolonging the life of your furnishings,
perhaps as much as two to five times. Below is a chart that
shows those factors and the percentages linked to the damaging
rays. UV the largest cause of fading (40%) |
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| Q |
Will window film kill my house plants? |
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In most cases if a plant is already receiving adequate light,
the use of window film will not harm it.New growth or flowering
may be retarded, and, for a few days, a plant may go into
a state of shock while it adjusts to the light change.If a
particular plant normally wilts by the end of a sunny day,
it will 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 coloured ones
), there is one simple test which can be done prior to film
installation: merely move the plant to an area with less sunlight
for a few days. In addition, most nurseries can advise on
particular plant sunlight needs. |
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Q |
Will Window
tint ruin my view? |
A |
Unlike many preconceived
notions, most residential window film is very lightly tinted.
This is because it is not the color or darkness of the film
that offers you most of your benefits, but rather the films
properties (makeup) that perform most of the work. In fact,
having window film installed will usually enhance your view.
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