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| FAQ'S |
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| Who needs window
film? |
| Anyone who has any of the following problems relating
to glass or their interior environment: |
| Heat Gain Through Windows |
High Energy Costs for Cooling and
Heating |
| Heat Loss Through Windows |
Fading of Furnishings, Fabrics, Art |
| Blue Light |
Medical Conditions Caused by ultraviolet Radiation
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| Glare |
Safety, Security, Smash and Grab Crime Concerns
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| Privacy |
Anti-graffiti |
| Noise Reduction |
Blast Mitigation |
| Aesthetics |
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There are over 50 different types
of window films designed to solve different problems
relating to glass: reduce heat gain and glare and improve
comfort while lowering both cooling and heating costs.
Window films are designed to stop specific types of
radiation that can be harmful. Most films can block
out over 96% of ultraviolet radiation, a leading cause
of fading. Some films are designed to stop blue light
that is bad for high tech clean room electronics manufacturing.
Other films are specifically designed to make glass
stronger and more shatter resistant. Still others are
made to be abused and then discarded thereby thwarting
graffiti crime and vandalism. Simply put, if you have
a problem with windows or any type of glass, there is
a window film to solve the problem |
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| Will window film
help lower utility costs all year round? |
Yes. Solar control window film
rejects heat in the summer months and insulates the
glass, reducing heat loss in the winter months. Making
your home or office more energy efficient all year round.
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How
long does window film last? |
Quality window films such as Madico
are expected to last indefinitely. In fact, many of
these products come with a residential lifetime warranty,
or a 10-year commercial warranty. |
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| Is window film
safe for dual-pane glass? |
Yes. Our window films are tested
and guaranteed dual-pane safe. All of our films will
provide glass breakage and seal failure warranties with
all applicable installations. |
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| What areas to
you service? |
| We service the entire Dallas, Fort Worth Metroplex area
including Ennis, Midlothian, Waxahacie, Cedar Creek Lake,
Crowley, Mansfield, Burleson and Benbrook. |
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| How should I
clean my windows after film is applied?
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| Windows with film applied are easily cleaned without
damage to their appearance as long as a few common-sense
guidelines are followed:
1. Use a soft clean cloth, soft paper towel, or clean
synthetic sponge.
2. Use a soft cloth or squeegee for drying the window.
3. Use any normal glass cleaning solution which contains
no abrasive materials.
The availability of scratch resistant coatings as a
standard feature of quality films has virtually eliminated
the need for extra special precautions in cleaning.
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| Will window film
kill my house plants? |
In most cases if a house plant
is already receiving adequate light the use of window
film will not harm it. New growth or flowering may be
retarded, and, for a few days, a plant may go into a
state of shock while it adjusts to the light change.
If a particular plant normally wilts by the end of a
sunny day, it will actually thrive better with film
installed. Although there are some obvious guidelines
in determining what, if any, effect window film will
have on a plant (for instance, dark green plants need
less light than lighter colored ones), there is one
sample test which can be done prior to film installation:
merely move the plant to an area with less sunlight
for a few days. In addition, most nurseries or local
agriculture agencies can advise you whether a particular
plant needs closer to maximal or minimal light. |
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| Does window film
have to be dark to keep out the heat & UV rays? |
No. With the technology in both
our residential and commercial films, lighter metallic
films will perform better than traditional dyed films.
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Can
film be applied to 'Low-E' glass? |
Absolutely. Low Emissivity glass
is a more energy efficient glass for most seasons, we
can make it better. With extreme temperatures, Low-E
glass can fall well short of the level of protection
window film can provide. |
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| Does your window
film require special care? |
No. All of our films are safe to
clean with any window cleaners. Because of their scratch
resistant coatings, any soft cloth or paper towel will
do. |
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| Can I still see out of
my home once film is applied, day or night? |
Yes. applying window film will
improve your view by reducing the glare and allow you
to see true colors when looking out. At night interior
reflection is kept to a minimum. This allows you to
not lose your night time visibility. |
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| Do your products come
with a warranty? |
Yes, all products are sold with
warranties that are backed by the product manufacturer.
Residentially, films come with a lifetime warranty.
Commercially, films comes with a 10-year warranty. |
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| Does Solar Optik
have a physical location? |
| Yes, our offices are in Mansfield, Texas. |
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