I'm debating whether to go for home window tinting or solar screens for our east, south, and west-facing windows. The main reasons are to protect our new artificial turf that's being installed and to keep the west side of the house cooler during the extreme heat in summer. I've received quotes of $3,000 for solar screens and $4,100 for window tinting, which was surprising since tinting is more expensive. A big concern is that installing film will void the warranty on our double-pane windows due to potential seal failure. Even though I read online that this might not be true, it doesn't change the fact that the warranty can be affected. I'm also considering a DIY approach with window film from Home Depot to save costs, but I know it could be tricky. What are your thoughts on these options?
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Trying the film on one small window first is a good way to go! It's all about practice. If you can manage to do it on a few windows, you'll likely get the hang of it pretty quickly.
For window tint, make sure to get reflective not just dark. I’ve done my own with dark tint and the heat can still be an issue. Just remember to clean the windows really well before installing to avoid bubbles.