THE Comprehensive Guide to Installing Window Film (Gila Titanium Heat Control)

[@VagendaAdnegav]

I'm mid-way through installing the same Gila Tatanium on my apartment windows. I got 10 of 18 done. I can definitely feel the difference already. Thanks for the video!

[@JJ-gr7th]

What’s the end result, can you raise your ac and does it stay cool?

[@VagendaAdnegav]

@@JJ-gr7th I used to run 3 AC Units in my apartment, each set to 16 degrees Celsius to achieve about 22 degrees Celsius inside. The three would run at full bore all day. Now I'm running 2 of the AC units at 22 with ECO Mode on, and selling one of the AC Units today actually. The 2 AC units run far less to achieve, in my opinion, superior cooling results now that the windows are treated. It's pretty amazing. I can see how this is going to save money. I'm still awaiting getting the final 6 windows treated, as well. Waiting for one more roll of the Gila to arrive in my local Home Depot.

[@jesse1068]

Once u take off the layer off does The sticky part goes out or inside

[@VagendaAdnegav]

@@jesse1068 The side from which you remove the protective film goes against the glass, but it isn't really sticky until you have sprayed that side, and sprayed the glass, with the liquid treatment. The liquid helps the two cling to one another. You use a tool to flatten out all the ripples and bubbles and get it perfect (or close to) and then let it sit overnight to essentially cure. Hope that helps.

[@colleenobrien6479]

@@VagendaAdnegav can i use soap water

[@Itsallaboutthebuild]

Awesome. We live in Apex NC and my son's room is super hot from the sun pouring in through his windows. We'll have to go pick up some window film from the store very soon 👍

[@RobertViani]

Great vid. I've got 2 big trapezoid windows in my great room. When the sun is out it's like being in Krammer's apartment with the chicken roasters sign.

[@LuisAlbertoZamarripaGranados]

Thank you! That was helpful. I tried installing it and it is 1000% better to pre cut. I definitely wasted some film before stumbling on your video

[@ninjaguysith]

Did you notice if your AC unit was able to cooler the townhouse easier? Thank for the video. Really well done.

[@DomenicDeRango]

Great Video - really appreciate the tips. Any idea on the difference between the Titanium Gila Film vs Platinum? Thank you very much!

[@noralenz376]

I so wish I would have watched one of the more realistic videos before I installed this stuff. This video makes it look easy and it is NOT. It is a frustrating nightmare! Since I was installing it myself and don't have 3-4 hands, I was not able to spray the product as I separated it from the backing, so it actually attracts itself, sticks together like tape and is nearly impossible to get apart! Not to mention that when you do finally get it apart, the product is left with wrinkles that show up after installation. One tip that I'm not sure you mentioned here that is important (I discovered) is to do it while the window is cool because otherwise you don't have much time to get the film stuck before the fluid dries.

[@KristenKoehler69]

Next time try Concord Window Film. It has a dry adhesive that only activates with water so when you remove the film's liner it isn't sticky. It also is thicker so it doesn't wrinkle.

[@angelicabarba4701]

Same here.

[@half_half_wholed1693]

hey, I just want to check to see what you think about the film now? Any notable energy savings? Does the film still seem to be good quality? BTW, thanks again for the tips. I'll be doing a trial install sometime this week.

[@bligo2387]

Definitely getting some of this stuff after seeing this. I've got a west facing window and my room gets so hot in the summer that a chocolate bar will melt from 20ft away 😅. Also gonna sub because I saw a miata 😂

[@mikepjam8133]

I thought you had to install the tint on the outside of the window, thanks for showing it can be done on the inside.

[@beingspecialsucks]

I thought so too because that's how my neighbors did it. I think it works both ways, since my neighbor's apartment is pretty cool in the Summer

[@nicholaswoollhead6830]

Great video, and really useful. But did you ever consider just getting an awning for your windows? Much more effective to just keep the sun from over hitting your house

[@Bruce-r4z]

that was well done, thanks for putting together

[@paulbarrette2557]

Is this going to be more popular than your garage door insulation video? haha

[@trexpanda]

Is there any difference between the titanium heat control and the adhesive heat control?

[@ForTheWin2007]

One of the best videos on windows film installation. Will this damage the double-panel windows glass? Thanks

[@MK67934]

I say yes. I only placed it on one window and now there is condestation between both panes which means the seal got damaged. My only assumption. It should be done external side of window to reflect the heat not internal window since that gas will expand damage the seal

[@stever.9925]

VERY well done sir. Thank you

[@niffcreature2018]

how does it help keep it warmer in winter?

[@eag7agt664]

Fantastic video !! I’m on the way to purchase it. Thank you 🙏

[@michaelchu802]

Really the Gila film you're using.. Do you know where I can buy by roll when im planning to do about 10 windows about 100 feet.. Which Gila Film color is the one you bought ? Love the color of the tint

[@SeanManks]

Even with those plantation blinds, the house gets heated? Also, now after one year what's your experience, is the film working as it should?

[@richardbrown1189]

Some great tips there. Thanks a million!

[@tomburns2642]

Well done video. It was a great help.

[@johnkennedy619]

Very helpful…thank you

[@dacawone]

Great video. Thanks for making it. Thumbs up.

[@Chris-de2qc]

Did you do that rounded window at the top?

[@abelgarcia6992]

Awesome video. Thanks!

[@nickpilotta]

Wow! Great video. Keep it up!

[@carlapaulin8756]

Hi, Is the reflection making some discomfort to your neighbor in front of you? Mine is closer to my hose rather your but I wouldn’t cause any discomfort over my own comfort. What can you share about?

[@pepsico815]

9 months later, was it worth it?

[@pjpankratz8829]

Follow up video? how is it holding up?

[@sonali.gokani]

Hey, writing feom Mumbai. Is this the lightest shade of 4 common shades? Does ot help or should I go for the 2nd bit darker shade? Also which color should I go for... Grey? Blue? Green?

[@m.sggs_9789]

Very helpful thank you so much

[@russellhess3829]

Can you put window film on double pane e rated windows?

[@JC-rc3pr]

This is a great fyi!

[@afranioborges7633]

Hello, I am interested in working in America in this area, how does it work?

[@scoaching708]

Hi can I ask what percentage you used?

[@harlangleeson9496]

excellent, thanks!

[@CarolMcGrew-b5c]

I have the same problem as Matthew Hixson. The window with the 3in1 is hotter than the window without anything on it. I don't know if I should keep going or take off what I have done. I have bubbles in the one I have installed and have waited 24 hours hoping they would go away. Not sure how to proceed.

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

Great job😊

[@marks7502]

thanks

[@codeman5507]

Hello! Not sure this film is a double pane safe to install.

[@cowgirl4792]

We are replacing our film. How do we get the old film off?

[@matthewhixson3735]

I just installed the Gila wt on two windows. After the second install i went back to first window and placed my hand on the tint. It was surprisingly very warm. I went to the untinted window to my left and it was noticably cooler? Extremely puzzled i grabbed my surface temp thermometer and tested temps at both locations. The tinted window was radiating a 10 degree higher temp than the non tinted window. I thought I was going crazy and checked the temps two more times. No difference. Theres only one way to place the tint on with "sticky" side to window face. I took the tint off because a 10 degree higher temp will radiate into the room and elevate temps. Very puzzled?

[@grzybolscrx]

Well, looks like the IR energy has benn dissipated on the tint ( instea being reflected) If not installed it will heat up room anyway.

[@KyleHatch21]

This is correct. It slows the rate of UV radiation into the room. Some will be reflected away, and the rest will still enter but at a slower rate. Understanding basic thermodynamics and having realistic expectations is key here.

[@KristenKoehler69]

All window film will absorb more solar energy than an unfilmed window. The key is not to measure the temp at the glass but to measure the temp on the floor in front of the window before and after.

[@adelina7]

Ughgggh!!!! I gave up, cutting it sucks!!! Gonna try again...

[@UltimateMMAFan83]

I think it's important to make sure you say which side of the window film goes on facing the sun. It's not really explained in the instructions or the video.

[@lhlh8433]

He did. Remember his wife was spraying on it while he pull the plastic away? So that sprayed side go onto the window facing outside. Am I right?

[@dmwiggy7661]

I have older windows and had to cut about 50 squares 😂

[@Raven_Poe]

HOW MUCH CAN YOU SEE OUTSIDE AT NIGHT TIME...........I dont want to just see my reflection at night. I want to see outside at night too ! Can I do that with reflective tinted windows?

[@jeremydelay9990]

What's your address? I'll show you.

[@salahbarwari2957]

I think this film does not work on double windows? My windows started to heat up so high it made it worse, anyone else experienced that?

[@MK67934]

Yep damaged my dual panne window

[@miguelsoto9579]

Nice 👍 and

[@Bigshoots86]

Wouldn't it make more sense to install it outside the window to keep the heat out? If the heat reflects off the film it still heats the glass up therefore you will still get thermal bridging into the house from the window getting hot

[@davidratcliffe1]

You're cutting the film on your bare countertop? WOW

[@od2437]

I don't like the blue tint though

[@JeremyjsmSWVA]

Never, ever , ever, ever take a razor blade to your granite counter top or any knife for that matter

[@SquibblyGiblets]

Lol

[@achance007]

Must be renting or parents bought the house for him 😂

[@bratecyo]

just make roller shutters on the outside of the window 😂

[@billboyd1885]

You try to keep your house cooled to 70deg when it’s 90deg outside? What? Yea, that’s excessively cold; no wonder your ac can’t keep up. You might want to move to Canada if you want it to be that cold. Good video. Thanks for the info!

[@Balian1193]

FYI... UV rays are not harmful. You need them for your health.

[@RestorationForBeginners]

It's to prevent sun damage to your furniture and belongings indoors

[@Chris-de2qc]

Lol sunscreen is to block UV rays and cancer

[@od2437]

UV rays are harmful, they cause skin cancer. Your window block most UVB but UVA would come in, UVA cause skin aging and tanning

[@richarderrington9478]

My windows with film on feel the same temperature as the untinted windows. Is this normal? Very confused, has anyone got any answers to this ?