You have found the perfect home, and you are pleased with almost everything. There is ample storage, you love the island in the kitchen, and you can’t believe how peaceful it is at night. But the majority of the windows face the south and the glare makes you feel like a Hollywood star forever wearing sunglasses inside your own home. Glass Repair Canada Inc. has the solution: house window tinting.

What Is House Window Tinting?

House window tinting involves applying a very thin polyester (PET) film on the inside of your home’s windows. The film ranges in style from an optically clear version, a translucent version similar in look to frosted glass, and opaque film for complete privacy.

The PET film can be coated with various items depending on the final, required look. Dyes are used to absorb light and to allow for colour variability. Metals, most commonly aluminum, are used to provide a shiny, metallic finish. With nano-ceramic particles, window tinting film offers many benefits without interfering with electronic signals unlike with metallic films.

Window tinting film for your house comes in several types of tints depending on your needs. Solar film blocks the sun’s heat and cuts back on UV rays entering your home. Security film can perform double duty as a window tint as well as prevention against glass fragmentation. A decorative film comes in a variety of designs and colours to create an ambience. A mirrored window film gives your windows the effect of a one-way mirror.

With the exception of specialty films, window tinting generally has similar advantages and disadvantages.

Benefits of House Window Tinting

UV Protection – reduced UV coming through your home’s windows protects your possessions from fading as well as protecting your skin
Energy Savings – window tinting can help to regulate your indoor temperature leading to efficiency and savings
Increased comfort – window tinting brings a reduction of glare coming from the windows on sunny days
Increased privacy and security – tinting can make it harder to see into your home and make it harder to smash a window
Increased curb appeal – tinting can contribute an overall look of sophistication to your home

Drawbacks of House Window Tinting

Impaired night vision – views of the exterior can be compromised by reflections of lights on the inside film
Diminished natural light – some interior spaces may less well lit as darker tints reduce natural light levels
Incompatibility – check with a “film to glass compatibility chart” to see if your home’s windows due to production or type of glass
Warranty Issues – some window warranties may become void with the application of a tinted film. Check with the window manufacturer.

Can You Tint Your House Windows Yourself?

As with many home repairs or improvements, it is possible to complete your house window tinting yourself. Doing it yourself (DIY) can initially save you money, but it is not a quick or simple task. Depending on the number of windows that you wish to tint, the time involved may be considerable.

Each window would need to be cleaned thoroughly in preparation. Spray soapy water onto the window to ease maneuvering the film into the correct position. The tinted window film would need to be cut slightly larger than the glass size to allow for trimming. After taking the backing from the film, keeping a small amount attached to help with handling, the adhesive side is sprayed with the soapy water solution.

While the window and film are still wet, place the film in the correct position starting from the top. Use a squeegee or a stiff plastic card with a straight edge to smooth out the film from centre to sides. After the tinted film is in place, use a sharp knife to trim the film to the window frame.

This can be a time consuming job and requires a certain amount of dedication to complete as DIY. Have the professionals from Glass Repair Canada Inc. eliminate the stress for you and install your window tinting quickly and efficiently.

Are there scams connected to window tinting?

As with many other aspects of life, there are scammers who delight in taking your hard earned money for slipshod work or shoddy materials. Usually, these are unsolicited visits to your home consisting of high pressure sales tactics and usually come at a high cost.

As mentioned earlier, some windows, such as double pane windows, are incompatible with window tinting. Installing tinting on affected windows can cause overheating in the window or void your windows’ warranty. Scammers assure you that your windows are suitable for tinting installation regardless of the type of window. Then, these swindlers deceptively overcharge for low quality materials that is most likely installed in a haphazard manner.

Rather than being taken in by a scam, contact the professionals at Glass Repair Canada Inc. With over 20 years of experience with repairing and installing residential and commercial glass, our expert technicians can come in for an inspection and provide a free estimate.

Is House Window Tinting Right for Your Home?

In most cases, window tinting can be more beneficial than detrimental. While there are some instances when window tinting should not happen, house window tinting can improve most homes.

However, there are a few instances when installing window tinting may not be ideal. Window tinting might not be for your home if…

You live in a colder climate where you may need to passively take advantage of solar heat;
You like to have clear and unimpaired views of the exterior at night;
Your windows are older and are based in frames that are incompatible with installation;
You will void your windows’ warranty with installation;
Or if your Homeowners Association has stipulations about changing the exterior look of your home.

To conclude

The advantages of house window tinting outweigh the disadvantages. While it can be done as a DIY project, proper installation can be time consuming and best left to those with many years of experience. With our window tinting, we can increase your privacy, help you save money on energy bills, and reduce the harm from UV rays. Contact the professionals at Glass Repair Canada Inc. today for a free estimate.

Is House Window Tinting Worth It?