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Window Film — Frequently Asked Questions
The things homeowners and property managers ask us most. Don't see yours? Call or text 516-336-9586.
Pricing depends on the film type, the size and access of your glass, and how many windows you're doing. Because every project is different, we provide a clear written quote after a quick consultation. Call or text 516-336-9586 for a fast estimate.
Standard reflective privacy film works best during the day, when it's brighter outside than in. At night, with interior lights on, that effect reverses. For round-the-clock privacy we recommend frosted or dual-reflective film — we'll help you pick.
Many residential jobs are completed in a single day, and small jobs in just a few hours. Larger homes and commercial projects can take longer depending on the number of windows and access. We'll give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
Yes. Quality window film blocks up to 99% of ultraviolet rays, a leading cause of fading in floors, furniture, artwork and fabrics — and a contributor to skin damage.
Window film reduces solar heat gain, which can ease the load on your air conditioning in warmer months, and Low-E films help retain heat in winter. Actual savings depend on your building, climate, windows and usage, so we avoid one-size-fits-all promises.
For heat, glare, UV and privacy, film delivers much of the benefit at a fraction of the cost and disruption of replacement, and is often installed in a day. If your glass is failing, foggy or has broken seals, replacement may be the better long-term path.
No film makes glass unbreakable. Security and safety film helps hold glass together on impact, making it harder and slower to breach and reducing dangerous flying shards. It can deter smash-and-grab attempts and improve safety, but it's one layer of protection, not a guarantee.
Window film can be part of a broader energy-efficiency strategy by reducing solar heat gain and cooling load. However, Pellikal does not provide legal or engineering compliance certification and does not guarantee that film will make a building compliant with Local Law 97. For compliance determinations, work with a qualified energy consultant or engineer.
Yes. We serve Nassau County, Suffolk County and all five NYC boroughs, including Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan, for both residential and commercial window film projects.
The fastest way is to call or text 516-336-9586. You can also use the Free Consultation form with a few details about your project, and we'll get right back to you.