Striking a Balance: Nashville Commercial Window Tint Company Warns Against Blackout Solar Film

If you own a small business or some variation of a large commercial building, adding solar film to your windows to protect from the many issues of prolonged sun exposure is a must. However, using a blackout solar film can lead to more issues than the ones you hope to fix. So, why is this and what alternatives are available to you?

While prolonged sun exposure can cause a multitude of issues, including poor skin and eye health, bleached furnishings, and temperature variation that ups your heat and cooling costs, some sun is good for your mental and physical health! Blackout film, despite the protection it offers, often goes too far. One of the biggest issues this product can cause is cracks in your windows. Black is highly effective at absorbing all of the sun’s energy, but many windows are not equipped to handle the intense heat that results. You might have a warranty on your windows, but this won’t cover the damage from attaching a modification like blackout film. The consequences don’t stop there, either. On top of the potential damage to your glass, you face the risk of vandalism during replacement and possibly lost business from customers who are turned away from your building’s unsightly façade. Solar Insulation Window Films understands how devastating these scenarios can be. That’s why we offer consultations to assess your needs and suggest a film that will satisfy expectations and nullify risk.

For these reasons, there are times in which we don’t recommend blackout film for your Nashville commercial window tint; however, we do have good alternative recommendations. There are many other colored films that absorb much less heat and can match the performance of blackout film without the damaging side effects. There are also premium solar films from your commercial window tint expert that can block up to 99.9% of UV radiation, reject up to 78% of solar heat, and reduce glare by up to 88%. However, our selection also includes decorative films, transition film, safety/security film, and many others that can meet all your building’s needs.

Whether you have some idea of what kind of protection you want from your windows, or none at all, Solar Insulation Window Films has the answers. With an impeccable 45-year track record of service in the Nashville area, we are always excited to assist our Nashville Neighbors with their sun-protection needs. Solar Insulation Window Films is a company you can trust, with a proven track record for superior installations. Manufacturer warranties back all of our window films, and we’ll be around to honor them should the situation arise. Our installers are drug-free, OSHA certified, and have passed background checks from the FBI and TBI, giving you further peace of mind. 

If you’d like to learn more about our Nashville window film installations, please click, email, or call Solar Insulation Window Films at 615-329-2500. We look forward to helping you with any or all of your window film needs!