[bcooley]

Considering The Solar Guys window film for enclosed lanai to cut down on heat build up. Has anyone done the same and if so, do you think it has helped?

[Philip Winkler]

We used 3M for our entire house, including our enclosed lanai. We also had our car windows done. I highly recommend 3M; I don't know how good the SG's film is.

[OpusX1]

We put film on our southwest facing windows here in Ohio and it cut about 4 degrees off our a/c load.

http://huperoptikusa.com/residential...m/residential/

I had it installed by SG in 2012 on my 2 front bedroom(den) windows that face South. I'm sure it helps somewhat but I can still feel the heat through the window and this room is warmer than the rest of the house. I think the sun is just too intense here. Maybe if it was taken off the windows and it got extremely hot, I could then say "Oh, I guess it was helping." It does provide some shading. I hope other people who had this brand(not 3M) applied will reply.

[TheSolarGuys]

The Solar Guys is the only local dealer that offers Huper Optik's patented 100% dye and metal free window film that targets the invisible Infrared spectrum of light, the primary source of heat from the sun. So in layman's terms, using the Huper Optik film from The Solar Guys, you can "lose the heat, not the light." It is noteworthy that while other brands just purchase their film from a separate manufacturer and label it with their own branding, such as 3M and Llumar, Huper Optik has designed, patented, and continues to manufacture their own specialized line of films in order to offer their customers the very latest smart film technology, not just the same "outdated technology" that other film companies continue to purchase and resell. While no film can presently block 100% of the sun's harsh heat, only Huper Optik provides the ultimate in heat rejection, UV block, glare reduction, and privacy, all with a lifetime warranty on the films themselves against the fading and corrosion that inevitably occurs with "tinted" or "mirrored" films. Call The Solar Guys today and ask for a free consult so you too like many other Villages residents can learn about the Huper Optik difference! 1-866-669-5259

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by TheSolarGuys

The Solar Guys is the only local dealer that offers Huper Optik's patented 100% dye and metal free window film that targets the invisible Infrared spectrum of light, the primary source of heat from the sun. So in layman's terms, using the Huper Optik film from The Solar Guys, you can "lose the heat, not the light." It is noteworthy that while other brands just purchase their film from a separate manufacturer and label it with their own branding, such as 3M and Llumar, Huper Optik has designed, patented, and continues to manufacture their own specialized line of films in order to offer their customers the very latest smart film technology, not just the same "outdated technology" that other film companies continue to purchase and resell. While no film can presently block 100% of the sun's harsh heat, only Huper Optik provides the ultimate in heat rejection, UV block, glare reduction, and privacy, all with a lifetime warranty on the films themselves against the fading and corrosion that inevitably occurs with "tinted" or "mirrored" films. Call The Solar Guys today and ask for a free consult so you too like many other Villages residents can learn about the Huper Optik difference! 1-866-669-5259

Interesting.....is it applied to the inside or outside of the windows?

[PaPaLarry]

Our neighbors are having problems with birds banging into tinted glass. Apparently the bird thinks another bird is coming at him through the reflection, when in reality its his own reflection, and POOF!!!!

[TheSolarGuys]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Interesting.....is it applied to the inside or outside of the windows?

In most cases Huper Optik window film is applied in the same manner as traditional window tints, to the interior side of the glass. There are some rare cases where film needs to be applied to the exterior of the window, such as when the interior side of the window is textured. They have specialized films that are compatible and can give significant performance upgrades to single pane, dual pane, and even dual pane low-E glass because of their cutting edge technology and comprehensive understanding of glass and film interaction.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by TheSolarGuys

In most cases Huper Optik window film is applied in the same manner as traditional window tints, to the interior side of the glass. There are some rare cases where film needs to be applied to the exterior of the window, such as when the interior side of the window is textured. They have specialized films that are compatible and can give significant performance upgrades to single pane, dual pane, and even dual pane low-E glass because of their cutting edge technology and comprehensive understanding of glass and film interaction.

Thank you.

[George Bieniaszek]

I have had the Huper Optik film installed by Solar Guys on the east facing windows and slider on my CYV approximately 18 months ago. I like the way it cuts down on the sun glare coming thru the house and feel that it does help cut down on my AC costs during the summer months.

Solar Guys were very professional in their install and think they have a great product. We had them install 3 solar tubes and a solar attic fan and were very happy with their products and again, the level of professionalism in their work.

[Villager Joyce]

Can the film be successfully applied to acrylic?

[TheSolarGuys]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Can the film be successfully applied to acrylic?

Window film can be applied to acrylic panels successfully, but usually a reputable company will discourage it. The reason is that once applied and cured, window film can't be removed from acrylics and so are absolutely permanent, so if there was incidental damage to the panel or some defect or debris trapped underneath, the entire panel would have to be replaced instead of just the film. Also, acrylic materials are not impermeable like solid glass so they allow small amounts of air to pass through over time. This will inevitably cause small bubbles to form under the film after a year or so and leave an unsightly appearance no matter how high quality the materials used or how expert the installer. So while film can be applied to acrylic, the end results usually would leave both the customer and the installing company with less than satisfactory results.

[Halibut]

1. I can't say enough good about Solar Guys; terrific company with excellent customer service.

2. The film on the lanai cuts down glare a lot and helps with cooling, but our room is basically an uninsulated glass box, so it's still gonna be hot.

[Villager Joyce]

Thanks for the info Solar Guys!

[tommy steam]

How much a square ft do they charge for this material?