THERE ARE DIFFERENTS TYPES OF WINDOW FILMS, LET'S SEE THE
PROS AND CONS...
PRICES DEPEND ON THE QUANTITY OF SQUARE FOOTAGE
Dyed 2 PLY Film $4.00 sf.
Advantges
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Dyed film produces the darkest effect, and it's non-reflective.
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This type of film does not block radio waves
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It reduces fading from sunlight.
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This film blocks unwanted glare from headlights and other bright lights.
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In general, this type of film is the most cost effective.
Disadvantages
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Dyed film can end with an unattractive bubbled appearance.
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According to Tinteks, this option does not block as much heat as other products.
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This tipe of film can delaminate which means the layers can separate from one another.
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Over time, the UV rays of the sun can breack down the dye, causing it to turn from a deep black to a purple color.
METALLIZED Film $6.00 sf.
Advantages
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It is very effective at blocking heat, since it reflects the heat before it enters youre home.
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It also blocks glare very efficiently.
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Metallized tinting film is extremely durable.
Disadvantages
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This type of film can interfere with radio signal
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Metalized film hase a very shiny appearance, due to the metal content.
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This type of film costs more than dyed option, since the metal makes it more expensive.
Hybrid Film $5.00 sf.
Advantages
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It blocks heat very effectively due to the reflective metal content.
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This film blocks glare and UV rays.
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Because of the metalized layer, most hybrid films reduce fading.
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The metalized layer increases the durability of the film.
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Because less metal is used, this film doesn't interfere with cell phones and radio signal.
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Less metal content meas that the film isn't as reflective, allowing it to provide the esthetic many people enjoy.
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It is less costly then metalized film.
Disadvantages
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This type of product is more costly than dyed film.
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This film is not black and is not refective mirrore like.This film have a gray tone.
Carbon Film $7.00 sf.
Advantage
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This type of film is black in its nature.
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Is a color stable.
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Cut heat up to a 57 %.
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No interfere with any type of signal.
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It blocks UV rays and glare.
Disadvantage
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This type of product is more costly than Hybrid film and metallic film.
Ceramic Film $9.00 sf.
Advantages
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This type of film is very effective at blacking heat, even at light percentages of visibility (CLEAR).
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It blocks UV rays and light glare.
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It does not fade.
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It allows radio signal to pass throught it.
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Ceramic film isn't as reflective as metalized options.
Disadvantages
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Is not deep black
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The main disadvantage of ceramic film is that it can be very costly.



