Dual-Reflective Films Add Privacy and Comfort for a Marietta Family and Their Pet

July 27, 2023

The Bowens had been living in Marietta for many years. Each year, they dealt with the extreme Georgia heat, higher energy bills, and excessive glare in parts of their home. They also had a few concerns about privacy, particularly on some of the doors and windows that were closest to their neighbors.


Another concern they had was the family pet, a Shiba Inu named Ryu, that spent some time looking out the home's windows. They were worried the sun could hurt his eyes over time. Mr. Bowen read online that window films were an excellent option for controlling the intensity of the sun and could offer privacy as an additional benefit.

He searched for a local window film installation company and found CoolVu of Marietta. He spoke to one of their representatives, who understood the family's concerns. They scheduled a free in-person consultation for the Bowens with a technician named Nick, who showed up for the appointment a day later.

Nick listened to the Bowens as he followed them from room to room. He looked at the windows and doors, determining the best solution for the couple. Nick recommended dual-reflective 15 solar window films as an excellent choice to give them everything they wanted.

He told them the film would stop glare by 90% and reduce heat gain through the glass by 80%. More importantly, for the dog, the solar film would block 99% of UV rays. To address the privacy the family was looking for, the dual-reflective nature of the film meant that the mirrored look on the outside during the day would block visibility into the home, and at night they would reflect ambient light.

Happy with the technician's assessment, the Bowens hired CoolVu of Marietta to install the films and scheduled an appointment for the following day. Nick arrived for the installation on time and was ready to start applying the dual-reflective films on the kitchen windows, the glass doors leading to the back patio, and the sliding doors facing the front of the house.

Nick cleaned each set of windows before he cut and fit the films and applied them seamlessly onto each glass surface. The adhesive he used was designed to keep the window films in place permanently, ensuring they would hold up for years.

When Mrs. Bowen asked how to clean the windows once the films were in place, Nick explained that routine cleaning with a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaner would do the trick. He said they could be cleaned as she would normally without window films.

When Nick finished the installation, the Bowens and the family dog admired the results. It was clear Ryu approved. He plopped on the floor right in front of the patio doors and fell asleep. Mr. Bowen said that was the first time he'd seen him so comfortable lying by the patio doors.

Nick took the couple outside to see how the film's dual-reflective nature provided the privacy they wanted from neighbors.

They were so pleased with everything Nick did that they said they would recommend CoolVu to their friends and family without hesitation.

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If you're like the Bowens (and Ryu) and want to make your home more comfortable for your family and pets, we can help. From solar window films to frosted privacy window films, we'll enhance your most valuable space. We can also help reduce your energy bills and protect your interior and valuables from harmful UV ray damage.

As the leader in glass and surface film solutions, call CoolVu of Marietta at (404) 368-3664 and schedule a FREE in-person consultation or fill out the form on our contact page.