What's going on with my window?

[jh812]

It's just the windows right not from the film?

[Tint Eastwood]

I highly doubt the film directly caused it but maybe indirectly, for arguments sake...

 

TSA on the 25 appears to be 52%.....  a higher absorbing film, cheap glass, harsh sun exposure and coastal air you may come up with some lemons.

[jh812]

I'm not faulting the film at all. They build these spec houses as cheap as possible. I'm sure that's what it is. Maybe I can get the warranty to cover it.

[Tint Eastwood]

There a manufacturer stamp or label anywhere on them?

[jh812]

Haven't looked yet I'll check in the morning.

[TintJunkie]

I see this all the time.  Seal goes bad, and the space in between gets janky.  DP glass from the builder here in Texas goes bad after about 5-8 years.  We still do a lot of SP glass, one, bc its cheaper than replacing, two, bc SP lasts forever and can always be re-sealed should there be an air leak, and three, bc our winters are never cold (but also short) enough to warrant the use of DP glass.

[jh812]

These aren't but almost 4 years.

[hughhernandez]

Over the years, I have had a couple of clients that notice issues like this after the installation of window film. I personally think it was because the coloring in the tint brings out the flaws inside the glass. When the glass is clear, it's harder to see these types of failures. Problem is, pre-existing damage isn't covered by the tint manufacturer's warranty and tinted glass can void the glass manufacturer's warranty.

In the interest of customer service, we just paid for the replacement. Expensive day.