SMART GLASS & SMART FILM IN AUSTIN SMART FILM & GLASS

Choose Smart Film to add switchable privacy to compatible existing glass. Choose Smart Glass when you are replacing glazing or planning a new home, office or commercial space: the PDLC privacy layer is laminated inside the glass. Share your dimensions, photos and intended use with Smart Glass Country so we can recommend the right option.

Compatibility needs to be checked for the specific window. For Austin homes and storefronts, send us the glass type, Low-E coating location, any existing tint and details of direct sun exposure. We’ll review the proposed installation before you order. Confirm any effect on the original window warranty with the window manufacturer.

Smart Glass and Smart Film switch from clear to frosted to screen direct views into bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and glass-walled rooms. The frosted state still transmits light; it is not blackout glass. Close silhouettes can remain visible depending on lighting and distance, and some haze is visible in the clear state. Test a sample in your intended lighting.

PDLC Smart Glass and Smart Film are primarily privacy products. Frosting diffuses light and can soften direct glare, but it does not darken a room like solar tint or blackout shades. For sun-exposed windows, evaluate the complete glazing assembly, including Low-E coatings, solar heat gain coefficient and U-factor. Cooling savings depend on that assembly and the building; UV protection alone does not establish energy savings.

For window replacement, new partitions or electrical work, have your project team confirm the applicable requirements with Austin Development Services or the authority for your property’s location. Discuss safety glazing, egress, energy performance and wiring before ordering. For a designated historic property, check with Austin’s Historic Preservation Office before changing exterior windows. Obtain any required HOA, condo association or landlord permission.