100TH MERIDIAN
Window Film Answers Costs, performance & care
Window film, answered.
Window film is a thin layer we bond to your existing glass to cut heat, block UV, and reduce glare. Good film rejects up to 80% of solar heat, blocks 99% of UV, lasts 10 to 20 years, and installs in a few hours. At 100th Meridian, every job carries a 5-year warranty.
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Straight answers on cost, performance, winter, install, and care. Still unsure? Call Joey at 905 359 7077.
01How much does window film cost?
Film is priced per square foot of glass and depends on the film type, how much glass you have, the install difficulty, and your region. As a general industry range, not our quote, one Canadian installer lists residential film around $5 to $12 per square foot for material plus $3 to $8 for install, with specialty films higher. For your real number, grab a free 100th Meridian quote at 905-359-7077.
02How long does the installation take?
Most homes are done in a few hours up to a single day, depending on how many windows you have and how big they are. High windows, custom shapes, or stripping off old film add time. A full-home job with lots of glass can take most of a day, but you can keep living in your house the whole time.
03What is the difference between ceramic and dyed film?
Ceramic film rejects far more heat and lasts much longer, while dyed film is cheaper but fades soonest. Industry data puts ceramic at 70 to 90%+ infrared rejection with a 15 to 25 year lifespan, versus roughly 3 to 5 years for dyed film. For sunny west-facing rooms, ceramic usually pays for itself over time.
04How long does window film last?
Quality residential film generally lasts 10 to 20 years. By type, dyed films run about 3 to 5 years, metalized 10 to 15, and ceramic 15 to 25. South- and west-facing windows wear fastest from UV. We back every install with our own 5-year workmanship warranty on top of the film maker's coverage.
05Does window film really block UV rays?
Yes. Quality film blocks 99% or more of UVA and UVB rays, the radiation most responsible for fading furniture, flooring, and artwork, and for skin damage over time. The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation requires proof of that 99% blocking. You get the protection even from clear, nearly invisible films, so there is no trade-off with natural light or your view.
