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Originally Posted by villagetinker

I was looking specifically for 3M films, which seem to be sold only through dealers that do the installation, but using a Google search, I found other competing films that I may look at. my problem was I wanted to install on the WEST facing bathroom GLASS BLOCK windows, and none of the installers I contacted were interested in doing glass block, so I am still looking for info on doing this. For example, use one big sheet, and cover the joints, or use 18 smaller pieces for each glass block? Glass block is not completely flat, so will the film conform to the slightly contoured surface? Search for info continues....

I am considering various window solutions myself, including film, but I'd NEVER put film on glass block. Consider awnings, shades, etc

[DARFAP]

I have it on windows in my north Florida home. Makes the house too dark. My wife took it off some of the windows.

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[buzzy]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

What ever happened to blinds ?

Sure, there are already blinds on those windows.

[zebroni]

Bought a roll of window film from Home Depot, cost about $175, installed myself in a couple of days.

[drcskny]

I used it in my Phoenix AZ home and it cut down sun and heat tremendously, well worth the cost.

[Brad-tv]

Originally Posted by zebroni

Bought a roll of window film from Home Depot, cost about $175, installed myself in a couple of days.

That's great
What difference did you find? Less heat coming through the glass? Was your a/c working less?
I've read through all the posts and only 2- people said it worked and 1- said it didn't? How many people noticed a major difference? One person I spoke to said his friend had it installed and he was able to put a heat gun on the glass and the inside stayed cool?

[Jdmiata]

No good for me . Makes the house too dark.

[SALYBOW]

My husband did it in our home and it makes a great relief in the temperature right at our dinig table,. We explained to the man at Home depot what we needed it for and he suggested the type to use. Cost about 60.00 rather than the 195.00 we were quoted

Couple houses in our neighborhood have this on their windows and we don't like the look of it. First time I saw it I thought my neighbors had moved away and the house was empty!

[Brad-tv]

I guess what I'm asking is not so much this particular tint product from 3m, but tinting your windows in general.
Is tinting your windows worth the time and money? Does tinting make a significant difference to justify the cost?

[ladygolfer123]

We had an estimate from a rep from 3M and for a quarter of the price had The Solar Guys install exactly what we wanted....not the heaviest but keeps out the hot sun. Very satisfied.

[EPutnam1863]

When we had our house built in Melbourne, FL in 1998, we ordered tinted windows which worked great compared to neighbors who did not order them.

[HimandMe]

We also used Larry who lives in TV mentioned in a previous post and are very satisfied. He carries a variety of products and shades from light to dark depending on how much sun a window receives. Larry also has 3m and other products he re om ends but is not pushy in any way to make a deal. He gives a warranty and leaves the necessary little opening required. We wouldn't trust ourselves installing it for that reason. He has a list of customers so you can see it installed beforehand and talk to customers.

[Brad-tv]

Originally Posted by HimandMe

We also used Larry who lives in TV mentioned in a previous post and are very satisfied. He carries a variety of products and shades from light to dark depending on how much sun a window receives. Larry also has 3m and other products he re om ends but is not pushy in any way to make a deal. He gives a warranty and leaves the necessary little opening required. We wouldn't trust ourselves installing it for that reason. He has a list of customers so you can see it installed beforehand and talk to customers.

I called Larry and no response?
Is he still doing the installs? Maybe he's a snowbird? Does anyone have a contact of another 3m contractor other than the solar guys?
Thx

[pklein9747]

Please note that adding a film to your windows or sliders DOES void the warranty on them. Our home is 9 years old and we bought pre-owned 6 years ago. The previous owners had film installed on all windows and doors. One of the sliders in the dining room developed a haze and in checking with The Villages, we learned it was still under warranty. Ro-Mac came out to replace and once they saw that film had been installed, informed us that the installation voided the warranty and we had to pay to replace the door