Pros & Cons of ALL Home & Business Window Film Options

In this video, we go over EVERY type of window film you can safely install on your home or business windows to reduce heat, harmful UV rays, add security, increase privacy and SO MUCH MORE!
After learning about the different types of windows films you can add to your home or business windows, we hope it can help solve the problems and issues your facing.
Learn more about us and our services by visiting our official website today:
www.darkshadewindowtint.com/

[@TechWeLove]

I think you should change the video settings to : Language : English (USA) , so that your video has subtitles options for those who like them, like me. If you don't select a language, then KZbin generated subtitles do not appear. I find they are very accurate. Subtitles help me when a video is wordy. Keeps my attention more. 😍 Also, for a video of this length, you should add chapters, in video description, like 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Standard White Frost Film 1:39 Reflective Film A.K.A. Mirror Tint 3:31 Clear Ceramic Film 5:44 Sunlight/Glare Reduction Film 7:02 Security Film 9:43 Testing Films Outside With A Meter

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

Thank you for the tips!

[@TechWeLove]

@@darkshadewindowtint4727 You are most welcome. This video is your best yet.

[@A392Hz]

I found this video to be very informative and educational. Thank you for this video production.

[@SLFinSF]

EXCELLENT INFO -- just what we were looking for. Very clear explanations, great demos with the meter -- and you're also so 'easy on the eyes," my friend!

[@ToddBeck]

You did a great job on this. Long takes, very natural, great on camera.

[@genevracollier]

I agree, I actually saved it as an example of what to strive for when making my own videos 😄 Even with the sound off he’s engaging to watch!

[@gr8ride411]

This is a Great video, answered all of my questions about tint. Getting ready to tint our garage door windows and this will be very helpful. Thank you!!

[@gr8ride411]

@@ryans413 Thank you for those tips. They really made a difference handling 13"x39" sheets of tint. 👍🏽

[@Wonkabar007]

Really informative video 👍 I've got reflective installed and it blocks loads of heat, another plus point is I can move the bird table close to the house, and the birds can't see any movement through the big window, so they come really close.

[@wakefieldallan]

BIRDS!? That is a great idea. Just bought some so hopefully I'll stop scaring the birds away when I try to look at them...

[@comrademod4503]

Did you put it on the inside or outside of the window?

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Great presentation skills and very informative. I would also love to see the various films being tested for UV blocking and the different kinds of UV being blocked. I'm most interested in the security films that also have great UV blocking properties, not too concerned about heat shielding or privacy. Thank you!

[@eddierobles2137]

thank you for this video. Very comprehensive.

[@rhonab238]

Informative video. Thanks! What are the % range for the mirror reflective films? Can you explain which % is thicker vs lighter.

[@deedeegentry8835]

Thank you for the very informative presentation. It really helped me!

[@okashi10]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@jartotable]

Brilliant presentation. Thank you.

[@Mariazellerbahn]

I found that applying film to the interior pane of a double glazed unit, the window surface got very hot inside as the air gap temperature rose (windows in danger of exploding scenario). By applying it outside, this didn't happen. Also, using a knife to cut the edges increases risk of glass exploding if scored significantly. Best to remove glazing beading, applying and then put the beading back. That way there will be no edge to trim. Doesn't seem to matter which way round it is applied as regarding to the mirror effect.

[@brittanyanne4614]

That's crazy scary!

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

wait , whaaaaat ? i hadn't considered any danger with adding films to my windows.. how do i know if i have a "double glazed unit" ?

[@vangeezer]

Also one wouldn't need thermal insulation film on double glazed windows. Double glaze is designed to be energy efficient

[@LizaLavolta]

The neighbors just built a building that you can see directly into my shower from -__- and now I'm here...

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

We would recommend frost window film, this film lets in all the natural light during the day and provides privacy day and night

[@masar1642]

Give us the address . Im renting next to you 😂😂😂😂

[@Wolfox360]

Yes, bad neighbor, I'm sure everyone hates them now! Hahahaha

[@jTroutuorT7034]

Awesome video and details, thank you. Are reflective film (aka mirror tint that blocks the heat 70% reduction) applicable from the outside of the window? My office building have three 4' x 8' skylight and it gets really hot. It has very high celling too (approximately 30 feet) and applying from the inside will be almost impossible task. I would really appreciate your expertise on this matter. Thanks!

[@samgo7812]

Good analysis!! Thank you!

[@edl653]

At about 12:00 time, you discuss the lower solar transmission of the reflective (metallic) versus the ceramic. Yes, the solar transmission (IR) is less with the reflective, however the ceramic adds another benefit, it reduces heat "conduction" better than the reflective film. So even at night if it is 90 degrees outside and 72 inside, the ceramic fill will slow down heat gain.

[@mpeezy358]

Awesome video bro. Thank you.

[@christinenguyen2530]

Great video. Thank you.

[@cameron.turner]

Awesome video - thank you :)

[@qzddzdwx]

Best video ever for the subject

[@hohoyboy]

Thanks! That's so helpful!

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessefig5281]

Great video? Can a transom window be tinted? If so, do you have a video?

[@buggnita8094]

What do you suggest for I just got a really nice size tv for my front room and I don't want people to be able to see it from the outside?? Great video!

[@lopfer8860]

Hi, very informative video. I have a question. I live in tropical area (hot and humid throughout the year). I would like to buy reflective film (aka mirror tint). I am interested to buy the reflective film like in the video (at time 10:55). Can I know the specification of the reflective film shown (the VLT, TSER, SHGC and U-value)? Thanks a lot!

[@owners-choice1041]

I'm transitioning my biz over to home window tinting biz. My question is on measuring when on site. How do you do it? Many thanks. Lurve the vids.

[@yashrajoria327]

Man U just helped my gardes

[@EmiROsmic]

I love this video and I have a question (hopefully someone can help). I need a little more privacy from my balcony view and I wanted to get one way view (mirror foil). Is the foil difficult to take off? Once I decide to move can I take them off?

[@maxin3231]

Great video!!! I love Houston

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

Thank you!

[@angiegritternails7464]

Can you please help me I’m looking for privacy in the day and night I want to be able to see outside but at night when the light is on I don’t want people to look inside I will like to see if I can sent the measures and just have it cut already

[@smith899]

Angie, this is exactly what I want, too! Did you ever find a product that works?

[@JAG_UAR]

@@smith899 notyet

[@okashi10]

You might just have to get curtains for night

[@livingaboard]

there is no such window film. unless you also don't want to be able to see out of it ever

[@bendemeer9727]

Contra vision

[@johannaaponte9150]

This video was very informative. Thank you!

[@Dan-vr7zs]

You can also use aluminium foil sheets, the ones for cooking. I think it isolates even more from heat. But people will think that you are crazy hahahaha.

[@karljones4321]

Yeah but the issue is you may as well just brick it up. As the point of a window is to let in light and to see out of.

[@senghengtan5629]

Hi.. I tried, but it result the glass become very hot.. my concern it may break the glass. This film can help better?

[@shellderp]

I did that in a pinch while waiting for film. Worked great, neighbours loved it.. lol

[@Bogdankhromov]

Thank you!

[@TekkamanBlade4ever]

1) Are they safe to use on dualpane windows? (will it damage them?) 2) Is installation available in Southern California?

[@saigontoronto5287]

What brand would you suggest if I want reflective film to keep heat out. Because during summer months, my 2 daughters room is not usable during the day. Do you have any suggestion?

[@DIDGZONEW]

Great Video! The prices you mention is film and installation included? Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Canada!

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

Yes, the prices include film and installation together.

[@Zillagodzillen]

nice video! i wonder if there's a film that gives you complete privacy during day & night yet still let the sunlight go in during the day? is there such thing as dual reflective window film?

[@katiecarson3787]

I have the very same question.

[@JRMooreMusic]

Can you tell me what kind of clear ceramic film you guys use? I do not live anywhere near Houston, TX, so I can't exactly hire you for your services. But I'm surely interested in what kind of products you use.

[@ashleyvillarreal2546]

Is the only option for clear mirror film (I don't care about strengthening anything) the security film? I don't want tinting, just want to be able to see out my window and still have privacy. Thnx!

[@PatternmakerNYC]

What’s the best for privacy and for my plants so that I’m getting more light

[@ivanyhugo10]

Can you get a ceramic tint that is it clear for example, ceramic tint, that block sunlight as well?

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

I have neighbors who are harassing by paintballing our windows and the neighbors around us just because they can. Do you have something that black out them from day and night but I can still look outside my window?

[@nelleconn8476]

Is ceramic the only only one you can purchase to still be able to see out your windows from the inside at night? I had the mirror reflective added to a few windows in my house, but I can’t see out those windows now at night.

[@davidruiz5383]

I have perforated screens on my business windows but outside customers can still see inside at night: which tint do recommend for inside windows so I can see outside but customers can not see inside. Thanks

[@djyeeaah]

Any recommended brand for using reflective film ?

[@ahtzirimolina1318]

Hello, I'd like to know what is the right way to install the film to reduce the heath, on the inside or the outside, specially if we're talking about skilights?

[@SirTibzy]

What if I want a reflective privacy film but I want to let the heat in - is there options for that? Where I live its cold. I still want to block harmful UV rays though.

[@sofiasofia6648]

Joe do you window films which ones do guide me

[@tomjones2348]

Good information. Suggestion: Write out your video scrip. Edit out anything that's not needed or redundant. This presentation could easily be cut to 6 minutes without loosing any important information.

[@joeblack440]

Thank you

[@chadstone2212]

Question, can these films be installed on the outside of the widow vs inside? Doubled paned windows seems would be better installed outside.

[@roflorida1]

Blocking heat…. a lot is said about that. what about keeping in the heat in the winter, is there an insulation value?

[@lynetteholdsworth7663]

It looks like a fantastic product where are you located

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

We are located in and service Houston, TX and all surrounding areas.

[@antonzemanek7770]

Is it possible to put the film in summer and remove in winter (each year)?

[@shadimansour7461]

is there any kind of tint that indoors can see outside but not the opposite! (outside cannot see inside) i been searching all around and couldn't find any!

[@queenogt]

Do mirror films make rooms darker? Because i would like the same amount of light, but with privacy

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

You can get a lighter shade of film to let in majority of the natural light like before, and it will still provide great daytime privacy!

[@Wonkabar007]

a little bit, you don't notice it much on sunny days, I find the sky looks nicer with the clouds looking more defined, dull weather in the winter months tends to be more noticable in light reduction.

[@poorvachauhan]

I meed a sloution that allows more than 70 percent sunlight and heat but has a mirror effect to have privacy

[@briimarie2218]

does reflective film still allow natural light in or no?

[@kausarjawaid886]

Can we put ceramic film on top of security film

[@Popovich4President]

Which brand of films did you show case? What are the specific film product names?

[@TheTramm]

Enjoyed the video but wanted to know which brand you're reviewing.

[@supatesting2755]

Can you apply many films into a window?

[@nrey4255]

Where can I buy these films? I know Amazon has them but what manufacture company do you recommend? I want to do this to my home minus the cost of an installer. Thank you

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

We can help provide pricing on different window film options. Email us at [e-mail] and a representative will respond back with any information you need

[@highlandreelvsbricksandmor9996]

It’s nice to have this to legally smoke bongs with out my neighbors crying

[@EliteDaebakKPOP]

=)) good job bro

[@cansee0]

Why are they crying, did they run out of bud

[@hhectorlector]

@@cansee0 no invite is why

[@Momo-kq9hd]

I don’t need privacy at day time, only night when the lights are on. Any film?

[@philstat100]

Thank You

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

your welcome!

[@MyEasyasabc]

I would like to see how it looks the privacy one looks at night with some street light and no lights inside the house

[@aleeshiaarcher580]

is there one that doesn't block light, but still gives me privacy during the day?

[@3110567]

Are you available in Florida?

[@Shivani-jy6rg]

Is there any solution for privacy where I can see outside day or night but no one can see inside, day or night?

[@omsval1485]

Can you see out the mirror film at night

[@darcipeeps]

I’m not sure I understand the difference between the two reflective finishes

[@jonesbanana4960]

You are located in the US right? So I assume you install all films interior?

[@djsuretay1]

Is any of theses films Installed on the inside or out side of the window

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

what cities do you service ?

[@bobby_rae]

Which film provides privacy day and night for a no blinds look?

[@michigokuroichi46]

I'm looking for the same thing, and unfortunately it seems like that doesn't exist, endless you don't want to be able to see out the window. There are "white out" or "black out" films but you cannot see through them.

[@hichamfaouzi603]

Can i install inside or outside?

[@muminhn1002]

What about installing two layers of ceramic film on a window?

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

Its never recommended to double layer films because that can cause your glass to crack.

[@pandesurf]

What if I want a privacy film that blocks neighbours from peering in outside but still allow sunlight for my plants?

[@intothevortex7825]

Me too. This.

[@mhxxd4]

Get a privacy hedge

[@michigokuroichi46]

The trouble is all of these will block UV, and that is something your plants need. What you may want to do is get a privacy film, and get a UV bulb for your plants. They have several different kinds of of lamps and even bulb colors in some cases so you would have to just look into what you would like best.

[@mhxxd4]

@@michigokuroichi46 plants DO NOT need UV, they need light in the visible spectrum

[@rocker76m88]

Ok crazy question...my daughter has a cat and she plans to move into an apartment not allowing pets. What film is good for both day and night privacy? She wants the cat to be able to see out the window during the day and night without being detected from the street.

[@Min.QueenieZ]

I have the same problem, I would like to know if there is a window film that provides privacy during the day and night yet still see clearly outside. My cats love looking out the window even during night time.

[@Sirhc2023]

What about apartments?

[@sunntaiji]

Where can I purchase the films?

[@keuwlcat1319]

what do you recommend if i prefer to run around free letting it hang? my neighbors hate freedom and have called the cops on me a couple of times now.. but i prefer the nice sunlight

[@SomethinDifferentEnt]

Fuck your neighbors. Nosy mfs

[@SweetVenom2u]

Check-out Solar Window Technologies, Inc. Im so excited to see what other future technology can be applied to glass.

[@DamonKraft]

Good evening, I have a question and I hope you can help me. I'm looking for a privacy film and I see a lot of colors so I wonder if the tinted color will change the color of the light coming from the sun trough my window.

[@IcarusMK22]

I just installed the blue tint mirror film this week, and yes it changes the color of the light coming in just a bit. I love the color and it feels much cooler. From the outside it’s like a mirror so the privacy during the day is perfect.

[@DamonKraft]

@@IcarusMK22 Thank you kindly, That helps me a lot. The light that enters in my room is cold, mainly because I'm surrounded by tall buildings so I'm thinking that maybe the golden color helps me to get a more warm light. Thanks again.

[@IcarusMK22]

@@DamonKraft No problem. Yes, it will definitely change the color of the light coming into your room, but it will also block some light, so consider that, too. Good luck!

[@dmytropravda8335]

❤

[@jorgeanguiano4061]

Do you ship to Mexico?

[@brittanyanne4614]

What about smart film!?

[@RandomRandomvids]

Is there a film that can still provide privacy even at night?

[@darkshadewindowtint4727]

Hey John, yes there is a film, however, you wont be able to see out the window anymore. Its our decorative/ frost window film.

[@marymorgan6448]

Are these films removable? Or will it damage the windows

[@infernaldaedra]

I think they can be peeled off

[@416pp]

reflective not good for birds.

[@tepouogle969]

12-14mm the thicker film? A half inch?? Thats massively thick mate??? Do you mean 1.2-1.4 mm?

[@maciejfassa4394]

What has pros and no cons (joke) Dako company. But really, I like them.

[@rabidchipmunkgaming]

Will these films starve my houseplants of sunlight?

[@shanedwyer2845]

Holy wrecking the market?! Why on earth are you charging $5 per ft²?! I'm literally 3 times the price.

[@nemesis851_]

Music loop too annoying

[@SomethinDifferentEnt]

I only noticed once I got all the way to the bottom to your comment lmao

[@SomethinDifferentEnt]

6 minutes in

[@C77K77]

STOP THAT NONSENSE MUSIC🤦🤦