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Turtle Code
Got a Turtle Code Violation?
If you received a turtle code violation, you are not alone.
Many beachfront homes and businesses are cited for non-compliant windows that allow too much light to escape at night. This excess light can disorient sea turtle hatchlings, causing them to stray away from the ocean and reducing their chances of survival. To protect these endangered animals, local ordinances are in place to limit this light, helping to protect the turtles and keeping your property in compliance.
LOCAL ORDINANCES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
In the state of Florida, local window tinting ordinances vary by city or region, especially along the West Coast. From Venice to Naples, local ordinances generally require window tinting to allow no more than 45% of visible light through the glass at night, whereas in Fort Myers Beach, the local ordinance mandates 13% or less. This means no more than the percentage of visible light can pass through the glass at night, helping to minimize light pollution.
At Sunatmers, we understand the specific ordinances for your area, ensuring that your property’s window tint is turtle code compliant.
The good news? You don’t have to replace your windows.
You just simply need the right tint. That is why Suntamers is here to meet your needs.
At Suntamers, we specialize in helping homeowners and businesses meet local lighting ordinances while ensuring you maintain comfort, style, and compliance.
Our team understands the strict requirements of local lighting ordinances and is here to deliver half of the solution. We have specific tools that can help meter your glass, and as professionals, offer recommendations on which tint would be best for your home.
Our certified films reduce the amount of light that exits your home while saving energy costs and maintaining your view.
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To learn more about turtle code and what you can do to help these hatchlings, please visit the Turtle Conservancy website.
Suntamers offers a variety of quality Solar Gard Window Tint Films to provide you the right tint for your business based on your unique commercial window tinting needs.
Panorama® non-reflective ceramic window films stop more heat and protect the interior of your home or business with a clearer view over traditional dyed, reflective or dual reflective films.
- Panorama® ceramic tint films will not have a shiny metallic appearance inside or out.
- They reflect the heat while allowing the visible light to enter, permitting a clear view both day and night.
- Non-reflective films will not fade, bubble, oxidize or turn purple 99% UV protection reducing the main rays that cause fading.
- They utilize advanced nanotechnology similar to the tiles used on the NASA space shuttle to dissipate heat.
- Non-reflective’s have lasting superior durability and are non-corrosive.
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We lay down drop cloths on the floor, but not for the reason most people would think. The drop cloths protect the window film from the floor. There is absolutely no part of our filming process that will hurt normal flooring! The drop cloths are used to keep the static charged window film off of the floor and away from carpet fibers, tile grout powder and the usual household dust that could get trapped in the adhesive when applied to the glass.
We cut the window film out of manufacturer labeled boxes on site, one to two inches larger than the glass to allow for trimming directly on the glass. Glass cleaning starts with removing excess silicon, putty, or other glazing material from the edges of the glass. Glass set in a rubber gasket is cleaned by passing a blade underneath the bottom edge of the gasket to remove any dirt or debris that may be trapped there
We pass a razor blade over the glass with a simple solution of a few drops of Lemon Joy and water. This process removes all the little things that cannot be removed by normal cleaning with paper towels or scrubby pads. Many of these things can’t be seen easily, but will be become blatantly obvious if not removed before the film is installed. These things include paint specs, over-sprayed wall texture, bits of tape and left over glue from stickers. Don’t worry, razor blades are not nearly hard enough to cut or scratch glass! The window frame edge is wiped down with paper towels and the glass is wiped down or squeegeed with our solution of Lemon Joy and water.
After the glass it 100% clean, it is again wet with more of the Lemon Joy solution in preparation for the film to be applied. The protective cellophane backing is removed from the film, exposing the adhesive. We wet the film’s adhesive with our Lemon Joy solution to prevent accidental sticking and to allow adjustment and smoothing on the glass. The film is applied to the glass, overlapping the edges to allow for trimming. When the film is in place it is squeegeed to remove the water and smooth the film; the pressure and heat from friction starts the adhesion process. The film edges are trimmed and the window is wiped dry and clean. You may notice a thin, distinct white line (exposed glass area) between the film and the edge of the frame. This is a normal installation practice needed for proper film adhesion to the glass.
Water bubbles will disappear. After installation you may notice water bubbles trapped between the film and the glass. This is part of the drying process and will gradually disappear. The drying time varies with type and thickness of the film as well as exposure to heat, direct sunlight, and humidity. Film exposed to the sun and hot weather could dry in just a few days; thick film and film in the shade, especially during the winter season, could take a few months to dry. Please do not push the bubbles as you may make a permanent mark.
Tinted Window Cleaning can be done with a soft towel, soft paper towels or old t-shirt. Never use abrasive materials. A good cleaning solution is four drops of Lemon Joy, two oz. of rubbing alcohol to one pint of water. Never use ammonia products. Vinegar window cleaners are fine. Windows should not be cleaned within 30 days of installation.
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