Does window film void your window warranty?
Quick answer: it depends on the window manufacturer and the film. Some manufacturers limit coverage for seal failure or glass breakage on insulated units with aftermarket film, because certain films add thermal stress. Check your warranty document, ask the manufacturer, and choose a film that rejects heat rather than absorbing it. A professional installer checks the glass type first for this exact reason.
What the concern is
Insulated glass units have two panes and a sealed air space. A film that absorbs a lot of solar energy heats the inner pane while the outer stays cooler, and the difference stresses the seal and the glass. Manufacturers who limit coverage are protecting against that specific scenario, not against film in general.
How to check
Find your window manufacturer and model (usually on a sticker in the frame or track, or on the closing documents for a new home). Read the warranty section on aftermarket film or 'applied films.' If it's unclear, call the manufacturer. Many will say which film types are acceptable.
Films that are usually acceptable
Films that reflect or reject heat rather than absorb it, and lighter films generally. Dark, highly absorptive films on insulated glass are the ones most often excluded. Some film manufacturers offer their own warranty covering glass breakage and seal failure when their film is installed by an authorized installer on appropriate glass.
What we do
We check the glass type, ask about the window manufacturer, and only recommend a film that's appropriate for the unit. If your window warranty has a film exclusion we can't work around, we'll tell you.
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Call or text 772-243-1234Related questions
Will tinting my windows void the warranty?
Possibly, for some manufacturers and some films on insulated glass. Check your warranty, and choose a film that's appropriate for the glass.
Do you check the window manufacturer before tinting?
Yes. Glass type and any manufacturer guidance are checked before we recommend a film.
How do I get a price for window film?
We don't publish prices because every home and building is different. Call or text 772-243-1234 and you'll have a number the same day, usually within the hour.
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