Window film is a cost-efficient and highly effective way of tackling excess heat, providing year-round glare reduction and protection from UV rays. Films are available in a range of finishes to make sure that as well as delivering high performance results, they look good, too.
Appearance and performance were a key consideration for this installation, which took place at a large family home in West London.
The modern property boasted extensive glazing throughout, with large windows and a sizeable rooflight providing excellent levels of natural light alongside a stylish, modern appearance. While the benefits of this glazing were clear, it also caused a range of issues that needed addressing.
1) Excess heat during warm weather. During periods of high temperatures, large untreated windows can result in the interior overheating. Solar energy (heat) passes through the glass, steadily adding to the internal temperature, often resulting in it becoming uncomfortable. Heat reduction window films will address this by reflecting away a percentage of solar energy before it can pass through the glass and add to the internal temperature.
2) Uncomfortable glare. Glare can be a year-round issue, with the changing position and angle of the sunlight sometimes making it difficult to focus. Glare reduction window films from The Window Film Company will filter out a percentage of the harshest light, acting like a pair of sunglasses for your windows and helping to deliver more comfortable lighting conditions for those inside.
3) UV and fading. Left unchecked, UV rays will pass though standard glass. UV light is the biggest single contributing factor to fade damage, combining with heat and light to cause fade damage to flooring, upholstery, artwork and furniture. UV protection film will filter out he majority of UV rays, with most window films installed by The Window Film Company blocking up to 99% of UV.
With a large number of windows in a variety of locations throughout the home, it was agreed that two different window films would be used. One the ground and first floor windows it was agreed that Climate 35 solar control film was the best option. The Climate range of window films have been specially developed to deliver a more muted appearance when in place, delivering high solar control performance while also allowing good levels of light to pass through the film and glass.
This film was chosen for the lower levels to ensure the ideal combination of performance across heat, glare and UV reduction, while also considering the external appearance and maximizing light transmission.
The windows on the top floor, including the large rooflight, were treated with High Reflective Silver. This is the highest performance solar control window film, which takes on a reflective external appearance during daylight hours. This silver, mirrored appearance serves to reflect away a high percentage of heat before it can pass through the glass, while also cutting out the harshest of the light and blocking up to 99% of UV rays.
The film was installed throughout the property by a team of The Window Film Company’s expert window film fitters, with the films being applied to the internal side of the glass throughout, apart from the rooflight, where the film was installed externally.
For more information on the range of solar control window films from The Window Film Company, please contact a member of our team by calling 01494 794477 or email sales@windowfilm.co.uk.
