Frequently Asked Question
How long does it take to install film on my Home?
It all depends on the number of windows that need tint as well as the
size of windows and the home. As long as you use a qualified, professional Ottawa window
Tinting installer, the job will usually take anywhere from 1.5 to 4.5
hours.
Is Residential window film installed on the inside or the
outside of the glass?
Window film is always applied to the inside of the automotive glass.
Installers simply use the outside of the window to cut & heat shrink
the window film for a proper fit.
What film is legal for my car?
Laws pertaining to how dark you can tint your car windows vary from
province to province. Here in Ontario the Law says this:
The Police officer must see the driver from outside the tinted window.
To understand what that meant I talked to one Police Officer and he explained
to me that : "if you want to know if your tint is legal or not, take
your driver's license and from inside your car hold it against the tinted
window, if the driver's license is readable from the outside you're in
the legal zone. If not, your tint is illegal. However don't worry, we
will let you know if the tint you choose is legal or not.
Go to www.iwfa.com for the latest
automotive tint laws.
Will window film stop all interior fading?
No. Window film will not completely eliminate fading from occurring.
Depending on the type of window film that is applied, window film can
reduce fading by up to 70%. It's important to note there are multiple
causes for fading UV rays, solar heat and visible light and window film
can combat all of these threats.
Will window film damage my residential dual pane windows?
As long as your professional installer uses the right type of window
film, your dual pane windows should not be affected. FYI, Ottawa Window
Tinting provides :How to Avoid Glass Breakage support materials to all of
their clients.
Does security film prevent the glass from breaking?
No. Security film does an excellent job at holding broken glass
together but it cannot prevent the window from breaking if it comes in contact
with a severe force (e.g. hurricane, baseball bat blow).
Safety & security films can be found anyplace
where glass breakage poses a threat - homes, commercial buildings, retail
stores, government buildings and even cars. They are available in a variety
of thickness sizes depending on the level of protection needed, and you
can choose either a clear film, if you don't want the look of window
film, or a shaded version if you are looking for added solar protection.
Another popular protection film is anti-graffiti. This clear film was
created to protect glass and other non-porous surfaces from accidental
scratches and acts of vandalism.
My car is half tinted, can I still tint?
Yes, we can tint the front doors for you at a reasonable price and
make it legal , of course.
Is it important to tint my house event when we have long Winter and short summer?
Yes, it is still important to do so: Window films have many useful characteristics such as reducing glare, enhance the home beauty,
Create comfort by reducing the heat during the summer time and reducing the heat that escape from your home through the glass.
Is it true that the glass permit the heat to escape from my house to the outside?
Yes it is true. I explain.There are some universe laws such as hot air is lighter than normal air. Such laws exist also for temperatures
The glass is separation between the inside and the outside of your home; but it permits transfer of temperature. The universe laws say that temperature travel from the hot point to the cold point.
That means during the winter the hot point is your home and the heat is going outside ( 15%) through the normal glass and during the summer the hot poit is outside and the heat is coming inside your home through the glass too.
With tinted glass you reduce the heat transfer ummer or winter, plus you cut the glare, you enhance your home, you create more comfort and you save money too.
What is the average time I can pay off the tint installation ofmy home?
Generally that ia about 24 months, but remember that residential window tinting is a lifetime projet.
I am concerned about loosing the light with window tinting, Will I loose the daylight if I tint my home?
No You will very surprise that you will still have the light as before plus the comfort and the privacy.
Car tinting is not the same as the residential tinting.
is there a way to know how much it can cost to tint my home?
Yes, Just call Ottawa Window tinting at 613 263-5465 or 1 866-697-2365 for a free Quotation.
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