Here comes the summer sun

We’re fast approaching the longest day of the year (it’s Thursday 21st June in case you were wondering) which means the summer is truly upon us. The increased temperatures can cause difficulties in homes and workspaces, with solar control window film providing welcome relief. Did you know that solar film also delivers a range of other benefits, though?

In case you weren’t sure, solar control window film is designed to prevent a percentage of the suns solar energy from passing through glass and glazing, serving to reduce the steady build-up of heat. With a range of different options, finishes and performance levels, it is a cost efficient and effective way of keeping premises cooler during the summer, without relying on curtains, blinds or expensive air conditioning systems.

In addition to providing immediate and long lasting relief from excess heat, solar control window film from The Window Film Company also delivers a number of other key benefits:

• Glare reduction

Glare can be a year round problem, with sunlight streaming through glazing and creating a potentially uncomfortable internal environment. It can make it hard to read or to focus on screens and play a significant part in creating an unpleasant workplace. Solar control film will reduce the glare, cutting out the harshest of the brightness, while still allowing for welcome natural  light to pass through the glass. Depending on the type of film chosen, glare can be reduced by up to 81%.

• Fade protection

Fading is an all too common problem, caused by three main factors. These are heat, light and the biggest contributing element of the three; UV rays. While no solar control film will stop fading completely, the majority of products supplied and installed by The Window Film Company will filter out up to 99% of the sun’s UV rays – the biggest cause of fading.

• One-way daytime privacy

The majority of solar control films work by reflecting away excess solar energy. This is what makes the film so much more effective than shutters, blinds or curtains, all of which allow heat to enter your premises. This reflective appearance means that some products are also suitable for delivering daytime privacy, preventing passers-by from peering into your office or home, while still maintaining the view from the inside out.

The Window Film Company is a specialist in the supply and installation of solar control film, so if your next project includes the need for heat reduction, be sure to ensure that you’re aware of all the other benefits an installation of high quality window film could bring. Contact us on 01494 794477 or email info@windowfilm.co.uk for help, advice, samples and pricing.