Window Film 101: Types and Benefits

Window films are thin polyester coatings applied to glass. They are available in a several different types and can deliver a variety of benefits to homes, commercial buildings, and automobiles. Window Film Types Safety and Security: These films protect against accidental or intentional impact by a foreign object. The glass may still break but the film prevents …

Commercial Window Films and Your Business’ Bottom Line

Business owners are always watching their bottom line but smart business owners know that long term investments are crucial to any successful business plan. Commercial window films offer multiple immediate benefits to business as well as a fast return on investment (ROI). Improved Appearance & Reduced Maintenance Costs First impressions are everything in business. Improving …

Keep Your Home Cozy and Warm This Winter with Residential Window Films

You might not think about how much heat can escape through your windows in the winter but more of your home’s energy (30% – 50%) is lost through its windows than through any other source. Adding window films to your home can improve the insulation value of a typical single pane window to that of …

Give the Gift of Auto Tint with Gift Certificates from The Tint Guy

At The Tint Guy, we have just the perfect Christmas gift for all the car enthusiasts on your holiday gift list— automotive window tinting gift certificates. Automotive window tinting offers a variety of benefits to drivers, passengers, and automobiles including privacy, skin protection, interior/upholstery protection, shattered glass protection, and glare reduction, in addition to adding …

FormulaOne Automotive Window Tints: Find the Perfect Series for Your Vehicles

Automotive window tinting offers a variety of benefits to drivers, passengers, and automobiles, including privacy, skin protection, interior protection, shattered glass protection, and glare reduction. However, a subpar product and/or faulty installation can result in diminished benefits. Don’t settle for second best—choose FormulaOne High Performance Auto Tints for your vehicles. Available in three series to …

Benefits and Uses of Decorative Residential Privacy Films

With simple application and dozens of standard designs and customization options, decorative residential privacy films are a brilliant solution for using glass to define interior spaces, while preserving daylighting and a sense of spaciousness. These amazing window films offer a wide variety of benefits and can be used in multiple ways. Benefits of Residential Privacy …

Maintain Interior Temperatures Throughout the Year with Low-e Window Films

Residential buildings experience energy losses of almost 30% and commercial buildings experience up to 40% heating and cooling losses due to their abundance of windows. Low-emissivity (Low-e) window films are coated with a virtually invisible layer of metal or metal oxide to repel ultraviolet (UV) light. Applied to the insides of your windows, this special …

Incorporate Decorative Glass Films into Your Changing Office Spaces

Office spaces and layouts are constantly evolving. Private offices were reconfigured to make way for cost-effective cubicles before the 1990s brought about the rise in open-concept everything—including communal work spaces. While the cheap and flexible open-plan office was beloved by companies, employees generally found them loud, distracting, and lacking in privacy, causing them to begin …

Add a Layer of Sun Safety to Your Summer with Window Films

At least 50% of the sun’s UV rays can pass through residential, commercial, and automobile windows, penetrating deep into skin, causing DNA damage that can accelerate skin aging (wrinkles, fine lines, etc.) and lead to skin cancer. In addition to skin damage, UV rays can also severely damage eyes and vision. Long term UVA exposure …

Protect Your Home and Business with Security Window Films

Millions of property crimes are reported each year. Home and business owners add solid doors and dead bolts to their properties but often forget about the windows. Upgrading to double-glazed panes will strengthen the glass against impacts but a more affordable choice is security window films, which enhance the safety of your existing windows by …