Residential Window Tint Vs. Auto
Window tint (or film, as it is correctly known) is described as any kind of treatment applied to a window to alter some characteristic of the light before it passes through. Residential and automotive tints are similar but have a few crucial differences.
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Tint Types
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Window tints come in three basic varieties: radiation filters, heat blockers and color filters.
Automotive Tints
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More often than not, automotive tints are used for aesthetic purposes, but many contain some sort of UV radiation filter.
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Residential Tints
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Function takes priority over form where homes and businesses are concerned, which is why residential tints are primarily designed to control heat and radiation transfer both into and out of the structure.
Metallic Films
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Metallic films are utilized both for their radiation reflectivity and appearance and use atomized metal deposited onto the plastic film to control UV and infrared transfer.
Film Differences
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Since they are usually applied to flat glass, residential window tints are usually thicker and less flexible than automotive tints but do a better job of preventing heat transfer.
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