Deck the halls... with solar control window film!

Hear us out. There has never been a better time to think about adding solar control window film to your glass.

As we head deeper into winter, we’re only to aware that air conditioning units aren’t exactly being overworked. Despite the cooler weather, this time of year is an increasingly popular time to deal with solar control and to immediately start benefitting from the other advantages an application of solar control film brings with it.

Simply put, window film is a cost efficient and immediately effective way to protect against excess heat, reduce glare and to block the majority of the sun’s potentially harmful UV rays.

Designed to be retro fitted to existing glass, the film gives the external face of the glazing a reflective appearance and it’s these mirrored properties that serve to reflect away a percentage of the sun’s energy before it can pass through the glass, adding to the internal temperature.

The fact that the film is on the surface of the glass means it is far more effective than curtains or blinds, both of which are set back from the glass, in turn allowing heat to enter premises, and simply trapping the heat inside. Drawing blinds or curtains also blocks natural light and prevents a view from the inside out, two benefits of windows that are protected and maintained by using window film.

Using solar control window film can also save on energy costs, by reducing the reliance on air conditioning units. By helping ensure a moderate internal temperature, air conditioning is used less, resulting in lower bills and a reduction in carbon footprint and harmful emissions.

The benefits to solar control film are clear, but why now?

Well, timing is everything! On a practical level, the lead times for installation are currently shorter, meaning that you can get your project booked in, completed and sorted quickly. This delivers the peace of mind that when the warmer weather rolls back around (it will be back before we know it!) your or your clients premises will be equipped to ensure a moderate, enjoyable internal temperature.

Solar control window film also delivers benefits that can be realised all year round, which is another compelling reason for clients up and down the country going ahead with installations at this time of year. Glare can be a year-round issue, with sunlight passing through untreated glass and making it difficult to comfortably focus on screens or colleagues, with the lower lying position of the winter sun meaning that it can be a serious problem no matter the season. An application of solar control film will have an instant impact, reducing glare by as much as 79%.

An application of solar control window film will also block up to 99% of the sun’s potentially harmful UV rays. As well as being potentially harmful to skin, UV rays are the biggest contributing factor to fading, combining with light and heat to cause irreversible damage to fixtures, fittings and furnishing. For more details on how window film can help with slowing down the fading process, visit our dedicated section.

Solar control is available in a range of different finishes and grades, with internal and external versions available. Window Film Company offers a nationwide installation service, so wherever you are in the country, whatever the size of your property or the number of windows, get in touch today to learn more about solar control window film and why there’s never been a better time to apply it than right now!