Window Tint Frequently Asked Questions
Monday, February 8th, 2010People who have heard about the advantages that window tint can give have tried it with their home.There are people who have been satisfied, while some have been dissatisfied with the results. Many possible answers can be speculated. Substandard window films may have been used. Next, may be the installation was not done correctly. Another possible reason may be that window tinting cannot really provide the benefits that you are expecting from it.
This article will be your guide to some common mistakes and misunderstandings about window tint. Here we will provide and enumerate some of the most frequently asked questions about window tint, also known as window films. We will also tackle some of the misconceptions about the advantages that it can provide to your home. Throughout this article, you will be provided with facts.
FAQ 1: Do all kinds of window tint provide privacy?
ANS: There are window tints or window films that can guarantee your privacy. Obviously, the best to suggest are the tinted films having darker tints. Some frosted films can also protect your privacy.In contrast, reflective films cannot guarantee one hundred percent privacy. Reflective films can only provide privacy during the day time. When the lights are turned on inside the house, reflective films cannot give you privacy anymore. With reflective films in the night time, you may want to make use of the drapes to keep your privacy.
FAQ 2: I have installed window tints on all my glass windows. It has been almost a year but I cannot see any progress. My house is still hot, energy bills are in fact increasing and the sun glare really irritates my eyes. Why is it that the window film can’t seem to work for my glass windows?
ANS: Many possibilities can be considered with this If you have installed it yourself, maybe there is something wrong with the installation. It could also be because the window films used are of poor quality. Some unauthorized providers sell fake or low quality window films. Now, if neither the installation nor the materials used are defective, it could be because of some other factors like you are consuming much of your electricity in other areas (such as air conditioning) or your place is just experiencing a hotter climate.
FAQ 3: Window tints have been installed on my glass windows a couple of weeks ago. The day after that, one of my glass windows broke. What was the cause of that? Was it due to the installation?
ANS: If what was done on the glass was the old way of window tinting, the crack might be because of too much heat. But if it was a window film, which is what is normally used nowadays, it is quite unbelievable that it could be the probable cause of the crack, whether it’s a professional’s work or not. This case is the one that needs further study. The problem worsens by the time the customer will want to avail a warranty. The problem will now arise if the customer is not surely whether to ask the window tint provider or the glass window company for a warranty. If the breakage is not because of the window film and not the fault of the window installer either, it could be because of other factors that are still yet to be discovered.
Premier Tint is an expert on home window tints. For its 20 years of quality service, Premier Tint had always been leaving a smile to their clients by always reaching and even exceeding their high expectations.
