What is Window Film?

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Window film is a polyester coating that is applied to glass, most commonly to reduce the amount of sunlight that passes through the glass. When used for this purpose, it is often referred to as window tint.

Light reduction is far from the only application that window film is used for in automotive and architectural applications. In addition to light-reducing window film, there are films used to reduce heat and glare, even prevent storm or vandalism damage. Review the list below to learn more about popular types of window film.

Types of Window Film:

Reflective Film: Reflective film is the most common type of window film in residential and commercial settings. This type of film absorbs and reflects the energy from the sun and other light sources that would normally pass through glass.

Dual Reflective Film: Dual reflective film works much in the same way that ordinary reflective film does. The primary difference is that this film absorbs the energy passing both ways through the glass. This means that both the amount of light traveling into and out of the applied window is reduced.

Neutral Film: This film reduces the amount of heat entering a home without changing the look of windows. This helps to reduce cooling costs without sacrificing the amount of natural light coming into your home.

Safety and Security Film:  In addition to films that protect from light and heat, there are also films available to protect from accidental or intentional impact by a foreign object.  While glass may still break after an impact from an object, the film can help to prevent shattering and keep the glass in place. In the event of a storm, this reduces the risk of injury due to flying glass. In the case of a home invasion, criminals may be deterred if a window or glass door does not immediately break.

Anti-Graffiti Film: Commercial, industrial, and government facilities can benefit from anti-graffiti film. This film can help reduce the time and resources needed to remove graffiti manually.

Decorative Film: These can be used to add patterns to windows, or even increase the privacy of a home or office building. Frosted or colored window tints can provide privacy while also still being able to let the natural light in.