When it comes to window film installation, some customers may be concerned with the risk of damaging their windows. Here, Midwest Solar Control breaks down all you need to know when trying to decide if window film applications are right for you.
You may have heard horror stories of window film creating a foggy appearance or even shattering glass. These concerns are the result of having your window film installed by an inexperienced window film contractor (or even during a DIY project).
Because windows have different types of glass, it’s essential to find the compatible window film product designed to meet your individual needs. In order to take advantage of all the incredible benefits that 3M window films have to offer, finding an experienced, trustworthy window film contractor is the safest solution.
Determining the Right Window Film
The first step in preventing damage to your existing windows is finding the right window film product. In order to find the best window film for you, it is important to know what type of glass your windows are. Single-pane, double-pane, and Low-E windows each require a different window film product, offering various compatibility. 3M™ Window Films can help increase comfort, conserve energy and even increase the safety and security of your commercial building. Our films offer enhanced protection from accidents, natural disasters, break and entry, bomb blasts and flying glass fragments. They could also simply help upgrade your glass to code.
Can Window Film Make My Windows Foggy?
Double-pane windows inevitably become foggy over time. This is a result of the seal failing, causing condensation to create the foggy look. When homeowners or business owners contact the warranty department of their window film manufacturer, it is their job to find any reason that breaks their warranty conditions. To give you peace of mind, our products are backed by 3M warranties, a fortune 100 company.
There is no scientific evidence showing any correlation between window film and seal condition. Window film will not make your windows foggy. Some window film products may become discolored over time with UV exposure, but this is often covered by warranty and won’t impact your windows.
Can Window Film Make My Windows Shatter?
You may have heard of window film shattering glass due to too much trapped heat in the past. Modern-day window film advancements have prevented this concern. However, it is important to know that having incompatible window film installed on double-pane glass can lead to breaking the glass.
Window film works by rejecting solar heat gain while also absorbing heat, trapping it into the film and glass. Double-pane windows are engineered to have a spacing inside the two sealed pieces of glass. When the wrong window film is installed, it can actually trap the gas inside of this spacing which causes it to shatter. This is easily avoided by hiring the right window film contractor for your project. On the contrary, 3M’s fragment retention films keep broken glass in place during high winds, storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, burglaries and even explosions.
Work with Chicago’s Preferred Window Film Contractor
Having an experienced window film contractor provide an on-site consultation can help you take out the guesswork.
Midwest Solar Control is honored to be the preferred 3M window film contractor serving Chicagoland. Our consultants’ extensive experience and unparalleled professionalism have made us a leader in the window film industry serving Chicago, Illinois and the entire Midwest.
Whether you are looking for ultra-violet window protection for your home or retail space or energy saving window film for your office building, our knowledgeable consultants will find the right solution to fit your needs.
Our commitment to providing great customer service and the best available products make us stand alone from our competition. Contact us for a fast, free quote today!