About Window Film - FAQ
What is Window Film?
How Is Global Window Film Applied To Glass?
Can Global Window Film Be Applied To Any Surface?
To What Extent Can Global Window Film Reduce
Heat?
How Long Does Global Window Film Last Once Applied
To Glass?
What About Warranties?
Is There A Window Film You Can't See Through?
Why Is Global Window Film A Better Choice Than
Tinted Glass?
Can Global Window Film Stop Fading?
Can Global Window Film Save On My Energy Bill?
Can I Install The Film Myself?
Are There Different Types Of Global Window Films?
Can The Film Be Scratched During Cleaning?
Does Global Window Film Reduce The Chance Of
Glass Breakage?
How Long Does It Take To Install Global Window
Film?
What Is Meant By "Curing" And How
Long Does It Take?
What Do I Need To Know About Maintenance?
Can I Replace My Existing Window Film With Global?
How Can I Find A Local Global Window Installer?
What is Window Film?
Window film is optical grade polyester sheeting with colored
dye and/or metal particles imbedded into its surface to reduce
the transmission of solar heat, light, and ultraviolet rays
through a pane of glass, simultaneously reducing glare.
How Is Global Window Film Applied To Glass?
The film has a powerful adhesive on one side that is kept
clean by a protective liner which is removed at time of installation.
Professional installers completely clean and prep the glass
prior to installation. Using a special mounting solution,
squeegee and stainless cutting blades, they prepare, fit and
secure the film to the glass.
Can Global Window Film Be Applied To Any
Surface?
NO. Global window film is designed for application to smooth
window glass only. It is not recommended for use on any unsmooth
surfaces or polycarbonates.
To What Extent Can Global Window Film
Reduce Heat?
Heat rejection properties of Global window films vary from
one product to another. Some films can reject as much as 78
percent of total solar energy.
How Long Does Global Window Film Last
Once Applied To Glass?
The life of Global window film depends on factors that include
the application of the film, orientation of the window and
geographic location. When properly installed, it is not uncommon
for window film to remain attractive and effective for as
long as 30 years or more.
What About Warranties?
Global provides limited lifetime warranty coverage for a number
of our automotive and residential films. Other products are
backed by varying degrees of warranty coverage, depending
on the film and application. Ask your professional installer
for a copy of the specific warranty for your film selection.
Is There A Window Film You Can't See Through?
Global carries the industry's finest Black Out film which
completely blocks all light and obstructs visibility from
both sides. For more details about Black Out film, check the
Specialty Series section.
You'll also find information about other unique products including
our White Out and Matte films.
Why Is Global Window Film A Better Choice
Than Tinted Glass?
Global window films provide numerous benefits including solar
heat and ultraviolet rejection and they can be easily fitted
to most existing glass which makes them less costly than replacing
windows with tinted glass. They also help protect occupants
from flying shards of broken glass in the event of accidental
breakage.
Can Global Window Film Stop Fading?
Global window film is constructed with ultraviolet-stabilized,
dyed polyester which blocks up to 99 percent of the ultraviolet
energy that is harmful to humans and damaging to fabrics and
furnishings. However, ultraviolet energy is only one of the
factors that contribute to fading. It
is estimated that ultraviolet is responsible for roughly 40
to 60 percent of fading. Solar heat and light energy also
contribute to fading, as do humidity, moisture, abuse and
the quality of some dyes used in fabrics. Since these factors
vary for different types of films and materials, the fade
reduction benefit will also vary depending on the type of
film selected, the quality of the products being protected
and the environment.
Can Global Window Film Save On My Energy
Bill?
Once installed Global window film helps reduce the amount
of solar heat energy coming through a pane of glass. This
makes it easier to cool a room or the interior of a car, resulting
in lower energy consumption. The extent of savings will depend
on the type of film selected and the geographic location where
the film is used.
Can I Install The Film Myself?
Global window films are designed exclusively for professional
installation and sold only through licensed solar control
window film dealers. This dedication to our nationwide network
of dealers helps ensure the proper installation of your film.
Global's strong warranty for replacement film and removal
and replacement labor is valid only if the initial installation
is performed by an industry professional.
Are There Different Types Of Global Window
Films?
The Global window film line up includes product solutions
for just about any solar control, safety or security need.
Contact your local professional Global window film dealer
for help in selecting the film that best serves your needs.
Can The Film Be Scratched During Cleaning?
Proper care and cleaning are critical to maintaining the beautiful
appearance of window film. All window film products are susceptible
to scratching and damage if they are not properly maintained.
To help prevent minor scratches that can occur with cleaning,
Global window films come standard with a very tough, scratch-resistant
coating. Still, it is important to follow the care and cleaning
instructions provided by your dealer to ensure a long service
life from your Global window film product.
Does Global Window Film Reduce The Chance
Of Glass Breakage?
Standard solar control Global window films can help hold broken
glass together in the event of accidental breakage. However,
these films do not strengthen the glass enough to provide
shatter-proofing, or reduce the chance of glass breakage.
How Long Does It Take To Install Global
Window Film?
The amount of time it takes to install window film depends
on the site of the application, access to the glass and the
experience level of your selected installer. If you are concerned
about the time frame, be sure to ask your dealer for an estimate
of installation time.
What Is Meant By "Curing" And
How Long Does It Take?
All window film installers use a special soapy solution during
installation. It is normal for some of this solution to become
trapped between the glass and the film, requiring time to
"dry-out". The curing or dry-out time is necessary
for window film adhesive to properly bond to the glass. How
long it takes depends on factors such as the film type and
climate during and after installation completion. Your professional
installer will tell you what to expect.
What Do I Need To Know About Maintenance?
After the dry-out process is complete your Global window film
will not need any special care. Cleaning window film can be
done safely with mild soapy water and a soft cloth or soft
paper towel. Do not use any rough or abrasive materials for
cleaning the film side of the glass. Always use cloths that
are free of contamination or dirt particles.
Can I Replace My Existing Window Film
With Global?
A major benefit of window film is that you can remove and
replace it whenever you want. Your professional Installer
will be happy to discuss this with you.
How Can I Find A Local Global Window
Installer?
Visit our Dealer Locator page
to find a dealer near you.
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