A glass conservatory which has had a solar control window film applied to the inside of the roof to reduce heat and glare.

Keep your conservatory cool with window film

Is your conservatory too hot?

Whether you have a glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof, heat rejection film from The Window Film Company will help fight the build up of excess heat and stop your room from overheating and becoming uncomfortable and in some cases, unusable.

Heat rejection solar window film for conservatories is applied to the internal side of the surface, reflecting away or filtering out solar energy before it can enter the room and pass through the roof and add to the internal temperature. The way the window film works means that is far more effective than traditional methods such as conservatory blinds, which are not only expensive to install and tricky to clean but deliver an inferior performance. Blinds are set back from the glass, so even when they are shut, they still allow solar energy to enter your conservatory, simply trapping the heat once it has entered your premises.

Conservatory window film applied to a glass roof to reduce glare and heat to make the room more comfortable.

Once installed window film doesn’t require any specific maintenance, it can be cleaned in the same way you would treat a standard window or polycarbonate surface, the only consideration to ensure you don’t use any ammonia-based products and to avoid using anything abrasive that might scratch the film. The simple advice is clean your film the same way you’d clean a window.

The type of window film you require depends on the material your conservatory roof is made from, whether you have a polycarbonate or glass roof in your conservatory. The Window Film Company offers an effective solution for both glass and polycarbonate surfaces, with both options available to buy online for DIY installation or supplied on a fully installed basis.

A glass conservatory with heat reduction window film applied to the roof on the inside.
  • Keep your conservatory cool with window film
  • Solutions for glass and polycarbonate
  • Available for DIY or professional installation
  • Beat heat, cut down glare and protect against UV rays

Heat rejection window film for glass

The window film designed for use on a glass conservatory roof is Supertint Glass. This film takes on a reflective external appearance during daylight hours, and it’s this mirrored appearance that delivers the solar control, serving to bounce away a percentage of the sun’s heat and energy before it can pass through the glass roof and into your property.

An application of supertint glass conservatory window film will not make your property feel unduly cold, instead, the film works by stopping only excess heat from building up and making the internal temperature uncomfortable. By reducing a portion of the heat instead of blocking all of it or allowing 100% of it through, it means that a reasonable amount of warmth is able to pass through the roof, creating a moderate and enjoyable temperature instead of one that quickly rises as the day goes on.

Modern conservatory with a glass roof which has had a solar control window film applied to reduce heat and glare.

An application of supertint glass will also reduce glare, which can be a year-round problem. During summer months the bright sunlight can make it difficult to focus on screens or to read in comfort, while during winter the low lying nature of the sun can result in light entering your conservatory or home at an awkward angle, again making it difficult to focus in comfort. An application of supertint glass will reduce glare by up to 79%, without blocking the view from the inside out.

Fading can also be problematic for rooms with a lot of glazing, with conservatories a perfect example. Fading can go undetected until it is too late, with heat, light and UV rays combining to cause damage to flooring, furniture and other belongings. By filtering out up to 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays (the biggest contributing factor to fading) an application of window film to your conservatory will also help slow down this damaging process and reduce fading.

Orangery with glass roof and wooden frame, showing a clear blue sky. The glass roof has glare reduction window film applied to the inside.

Heat rejection window film for polycarbonate

If your conservatory roof is a polycarbonate roof, rather than glass, the film you require is Supertint Poly. Specially formulated for use on polycarbonate surfaces, the film is applied to the internal face and once applied will provide an opaque appearance, allowing plenty of natural light to pass through and ensuring a bright and airy internal feel.

The film reduces and rejects up to 76% of the sun’s solar heat and energy, serving to cut out excellent levels of excess heat. Supertint poly will also reduce glare by 76% and block 99% of the sun’s potentially harmful UV rays, helping to slow down the fading process and mitigate against the damage it causes.

If you’d like samples of either the glass or polycarbonate film, please contact a member of our team by calling 01494 794477 or email sales@windowfilm.co.uk. One of our friendly experts will be more than happy to help.

A polycarbonate conservatory roof with Supertint window film fitted.

How to install solar control window film for your conservatory

All of our high performing window films, including those for use in reducing heat in conservatories are available for purchase for DIY installation. Each order is supplied complete with a free plastic installation squeegee to aid the fitting process, with comprehensive fitting instructions also supplied with each delivery. We also recommend taking the time to view the video fitting instructions at the bottom of each product page.

A polycarbonate conservatory roof with Supertint Poly window film applied to reduce the heat and glare.

Keep your conservatory cool this summer

Conservatories and glazed extensions can quickly become uncomfortable when heat builds up through the roof and windows. Specialist solar control window film can significantly reduce solar heat gain while maintaining natural light and clear views.

Our team can advise on the most suitable film for your conservatory roof or glazing, helping you create a cooler and more usable space during warmer months.

Call our friendly team today on 01494 794477 to discuss conservatory heat reduction solutions.

A glass conservatory which has had a solar control window film applied to the inside of the roof to reduce heat and glare.