Solar Insulation’s crew recently installed a high performing window film at Nashville’s Opryland Hotel. This film reduces 85% glare, over 99%l UV and 74% solar energy. This will drastically prolong the life of their carpet and save energy at the same time. This area is just outside meeting and banquet rooms which typically have no windows. How nice to come out of a meeting to enjoy the view out of these windows! No need for heavy drapes now.
Installations of security/safety films are virtually undetectable. Most are clear with 99% Ultraviolet protection. These products greatly strengthen existing glass to deter break-ins. These safety & security films are also available in tinted or reflective versions for solar control purposes.
Look at the view from this Center Hill Lake House! The owners wanted to enjoy their view with less squinting, so they called Solar Insulation.
This is a job in progress, so it’s a great “with & without shot.” Upper panes have a window film with 80% glare reduction, 74% heat reduction and 99.9% ultraviolet protection. You can see the glare reduction in contrast with some of the lower window which have not yet been filmed.
We are really happy with it 
Joslin & Son Signs installed it. It’s made of a flexible cloth material for superior wind-damage resistance.
As you can see, the bold orange and blue remain the same, but we are transitioning the logo to read “Window Films” below the Solar Insulation name, in lieu of “window tinting,” because we feel it is a better description of our products.
Check it out next time you’re on I-40 in West Nashville!
Interested in window film but not quite ready to set up an appointment? You can always come by our store in West Nashville or visit one of the Home Shows. Solar Insulation does 2 shows a year. The Nashville Home and Remodeling show in the Fall and the Home Builder’s of Middle TN’s Home Show in February.
The guys smile for the camera.
Their are many advantages to using frosted window film on existing interior glass. Some of them are :
1. Window film is less costly than etched glass.
2. If the design or corporate logo changes the product can be removed without damaging the glass. In the attached photo the company has changed names and we are only going to remove the existing few inches of lettering and replace with new company name. The bulk of the film will not need to be replaced, only the small lettering between the larger pieces.
3. Our standard frosted film is polyester based and is less likely to show smudging and fingerprints. If it does become soiled it is easy to clean with a mild soap and water solution and a squeegee.
Frosted film added to existing glass
This is good news for situations where glass needs to comply with building codes.
Current tests show that when 4 mil security film is applied to 1/8″ monolithic (single pane) glass, or 7 mil or 8mil applied to 1/8″ glass and/or 1/4″ (monolithic) it is considered as a means of rendering annealed glass as a safety glazing material (safety glass, also called “tempered glass”).
These products carry manufacturer’s warranties (usually 10 years or greater) against crazing, peeling, discoloration and delamination.
We had the honor of tinting another 2011 Nissan Leaf. You’ll notice a darker than usual window film was used. Because the owner of this vehicle obtained medical exemption decals from the Department of Safety, we were able to use a darker window film.
In Tennessee, an application for a medical exemption certificate and decals can be made by bringing a letter from your physician to the Safety Commissioner (currently Bill Gibbons, 1150 Foster Ave., Nashville, TN 37243) stating the need to avoid excessive exposure to sun for health reasons. Typically medical exemptions are granted for eye or skin related conditions. 
This photo shows the location of the required decal on the front windshield. There is also one required on the back windshield. Tennessee state law is very specific about where these decals must be located.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1) WINDOW FILMS TAKE UP TO 30 DAYS TO FULLY DRY AND CURE. DURING THIS TIME YOU MAY SEE WHAT APPEARS TO BE HAZE, WHICH CREATES SOME VISUAL DISTORTION. THESE CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL AND WILL DISAPPEAR AS THE FILM DRIES. PLEASE DO NOT CLEAN WINDOWS DURING THIS PERIOD.
2) AFTER 30 DAYS, WINDOW FILM CAN BE CLEANED USING A LIGHT SOLUTION OF ORDINARY LIQUID DISH DETERGENT AND A SYNTHETIC SPONGE OR SOFT CLOTH. AFTER WASHING, REMOVE LIQUID WITH A SQEEGEE AND WIPE ANY REMAINING EXCESS WITH A PAPER TOWEL.WHEN USING A SQUEEGEE, PLEASE MAKE SURE THE RUBBER BLADE IS SOFT AND PLIABLE, AND WIPE THE BLADE CLEAN AFTER EACH PASS.
3) FILMS APPLIED TO GLASS COLLECT NO MORE DUST AND GRIME THAN UNCOATED GLASS SURFACES. TOP QUALITY WINDOW FILMS COME WITH AN ABRASION RESISTANT INTERIOR SURFACE COATING, WHICH WILL NOT SCRATCH EASILY. WASH AS OFTEN AS YOU FEEL NECESSARY.
4) AMMONIA, AMMONIA-SUBSTITUTE CHEMICALS AND TRI SODIUM PHOSPHATE (OR ANY PHOSPHATE) ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR REPEATED LONG-TERM USE ON WINDOW FILMS. LIQUID DISH DETERGENT OR BABY SHAMPOO ARE THE SAFEST CHOICES WHEN CLEANING GLASS WITH WINDOW FILM.
Solar Insulation’s crew recently installed a high performing window film at Nashville’s Opryland Hotel. This film reduces 85% glare, over 99%l UV and 74% solar energy. This will drastically prolong the life of their carpet and save energy at the same time. This area is just outside meeting and banquet rooms which typically have no windows. How nice to come out of a meeting to enjoy the view out of these windows! No need for heavy drapes now.
