Frequently Asked Questions

 A simple and commonly overlooked way to reduce the sun’s effects and to lower energy bills is to apply Solar Window Film. Window film, manufactured specifically for residential and commercial applications, is designed to block sunlight and associated heat, glare and UV rays. Very commonly, 40% of unwanted heat enters your home through the windows. Window film is applied on the inside of your windows and glass doors and can reject up to 79% of the total solar energy. An application of solar window film can typically, 6” from the glass, drop the temperature up to 18 degrees. 

There are six factors that cause fading of fabrics, carpet, wood, etc.

1. Ultraviolet Light

2. Visible Light

3. Heat and Humidity

4. Chemical Vapors (including ozone)

5. Age of Fabric

6. Dye Fastness

Clear single pane glass (1/8″ to 1/4″) will reject 23-28% of the ultraviolet light from the sun. Insulated glass is slightly better, rejecting 36-41%. Window films installed on glass reject 99.9% of solar ultraviolet light.

No window film can eliminate fading. It can, however, offer maximum protection from fading due to solar ultraviolet light and solar heat.

Residential installations come with a LIFETIME Manufacturer Backed Warranty against all defects in distortion, peeling, bubbling or discoloration. Material and Labor is covered. This is the BEST warranty in the industry because the products exhibit NO chemical or physical breakdown across the U.S. for over three decades!  There are NO films with CDF adhesive that can compare. Super clarity and quality at installation and throughout the decades!

Commercial applications receive a 15 year warranty.

Low-emission glass has a microscopically thin coating of metal oxide on its surface that purports to reflect heat back into the room. However, it does not block heat from entering the room by way of the sun’s radiation. It does block some percentage of UV rays, but not nearly the 99%+ that our window films block.

After installation, you can clean your windows using any common commercial window cleaning fluid, or with vinegar and water, or soap and water. Avoid abrasive materials, and cheap paper towels (which tend to be abrasive).

Window Film

1. Enhances the aesthetics of your home

2. Reduces more heat

3. Clear views from inside

4. Applied to inside of glass with limited cleaning restrictions.

5. Window film provides additional safety protection by holding glass in place when broken.

6. Our products are completely safe for dual-paned glass, including Low-E.

7. Our product comes with a lifetime labor and materials warranty from the manufacturing.

Solar Screens

1. Unattractive

2. Heat reduction not what they claim.

3. Distorted views from inside.

4. Must be removed to clean your windows.

5. Window cleaners charge extra to remove them.

6. Collects dirt and debris, susceptible to damage in extreme weather.

7. Their lifetime warranty is only on the screen material, not the cost to rescreen.

No. Solar screens get their performance by cutting visible light and absorption. Since visible light is only responsible for 44% of heat, the claim of 80% – 90% heat reduction is misleading. Further, solar screens cut at most 70% of UV light, the major cause of fading. Window film keeps out 99%+ of UV light all the time. Solar screens effectiveness varies with the angle of the sun. Window film is constantly effective regardless of the angle. 

Lifetime window tinting works with ease on every installation, both in scheduling and with on time completion with 100% satisfaction. 

That is because installations are executed by the owner, he has unprecedented industry experience beyond what is available in this region of the country (See website). 

With four decades of experience Steve has an ability to find the exact product that you would need to accomplish your specific objectives. 

We are the authorized dealer for Western North Carolina Llumar window film products, and throughout this long career, Steve has been using the same brand since 1983.

Lifetime of experience! 

Using Lifetime products!

"Making ALL types of glass better for four decades and counting!"

The best way to get a quote is to make an initial phone call where Steve can answer questions and give instructions on how to send photos, dimensions of glass panes, your address and main objective for tinting. 

Ways to get in touch:

• Call (828) 216-6018 (the best way)

• Use the free estimate form on the contact page: https://lifetimewindowtinting.com/contact-us

• Write in the chatbox "talk to a human" and it will connect you so you can message Steve directly.

We can provide a firm professional estimate alongside photographs of our recommendations, to meet your objectives.