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Review on BDF EXS35 Silver 35 Exterior Window Film With High Heat Rejection (Medium) - 24In X 50Ft For Optimal Search Engine Performance by Joseph Redding

Revainrating 4 out of 5

We'll see if it lasts

Does exactly what it's supposed to do: really, does a good job of blocking heat (remember, this installs on the outside of the window) from entering the house with minimal blocking of light. Also, kind of nice, it comes with a very sharp box cutter, you don't need to screw around with a dull utility knife you have laying around.Cons: - Very difficult (on a large window) to install without bubbles. I put this on a pretty large window, 9ft wide and 6 ft tall, and I have some bubbles on every section (admittedly I'm not very good at installing window film, and these were 4-6 feet lengths). The good part is the bubbles are not seriously obvious after installation, like with some window films, but the results is some "blurring" of the view through that part of the window. I would not install this on a large window that I wanted to preserve a great view through. - Just about impossible to install on a large window by yourself, this film is just too thin and goes all over the place in any kind of breeze. - I've already got one corner that's lifted about an inch, I don't really know how long it will last.Remember, spray the window with lots of soapy water and the surface of the film with lots of soapy water, and when you think you have enough, spray more: there needs to be enough that the film will slide around so you can position it. Also, don't even try to install this on a hot day in direct sunlight: the soapy water on the window will evaporate so quickly while you are trying to get the film onto the window that it will just stick and be a major pain.

Pros
  • FILM APPLIED ON THE OUTSIDE. It rejects heat by reflecting a lot of the solar energy out before it can even pass through the window. Sealing the edges with silicone window caulking is recommended.
Cons
  • May affect resale value of property