Can window film be installed on tinted glass?
Tinted glass is a major absorber of heat, and leads to a great deal of stress within the glass. Window film itself absorbs a certain amount of heat. If the combined absorption of the window film and tinted glass if very hight, this can result in the glass cracking as a result of thermal stress. Thermal stress may also occur if the sheet of glass has not been installed with the appropriate amount of care. An example of this would be if the edge of the glass is either chipped or damaged. In cases where tinted glass is tempered or strengthened, the application of window film is unlikely to result in the glass cracking or fracturing. If you have tinted glass or are unsure if your glass is tinted, ask your window tinting professional which films are safe to install. Though the selection of films is limited, there should be a film available to solve your solar control needs.
