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Great for blocking the sun, but beware after a few years..
I bought several rolls of this at Home Depot a few years back. I am a day sleeper, and needed to cover the windows in my bedroom. It works great, is pretty easy to install, and for renters, it's the obvious choice since it's not permanent.
I just moved, and now I'm back to grab some for the new place, but this brings me to the only issue I have with the film. When I went to remove it from the windows in my old place, it literally tore to shreds, and I was not able to peel it all off the window. I had to use a razor blade and a putty knife, and was still not able to scrape all the little shards off. I assume this is because it was on for several years, on a window that the sun beats down on day in and day out - so if you are looking for something that will come off cleanly after a couple of years, be careful.
August 2012 · Home and Kitchen