Help with Heat

With the days slowly getting longer, there are some welcome signs that Spring is on the way. Whilst there will be few sorry to see the back of winter, more sunshine can bring with it issues such as heat gain and glare. There is of course no need to suffer during spring and summer – solar film from The Window Film Company can help.

Solar gain can negatively impact any building with windows. The suns energy passes through the glass, steadily heating up the room within. This can result in uncomfortably hot rooms, creating unpleasant working or living conditions, and placing cooling systems under additional strain. An application of solar protection window film will help maintain a moderate temperature by preventing this steady build-up of heat.

Solar protection window film is a versatile product, available in a number of grades and finishes, with each delivering a different level of performance. Whist there are a relatively large range of products available, solar window film works in two main ways. By reflecting or filtering solar radiation.

Suitability

The type of film depends on a number of factors. Firstly, glass type. Some solar films work by absorbing solar energy instead of reflecting it away. This results in the glass being exposed to increased temperatures, with some glass types not suitable. The second factor is aesthetics. Solar film does differ in appearance, with reflective film (capable of reducing excess heat by up to 80%) the most effective. Whilst this is the highest performing film, a reflective film isn’t always suitable from an appearance point of view.

Expert Advice

With a number of options available, it’s important to make the right choice. Having been established back in 1998, The Window Film Company are hugely experienced in the supply and installation of solar film and are dedicated to ensuring that customers make the right choice for their situation. Our team of Account Managers are always available to answer questions about any aspect of solar film, it’s suitability and its effectiveness in your particular situation.

Our team are able to provide over the phone quotes for installation, whilst also providing free samples. This gives you the opportunity to test the film in your environment before making a purchase.

Additional Benefits

In stopping your premises from becoming too hot, solar protection film can reduce the strain on any air conditioning units you may have. In turn, this could potentially help you save on energy costs. (For more detailed information on how window film can help you save money and energy, visit our dedicated online section )

Solar protection film will also help prevent glare. This can be an all year round problem, with the sunshine making it difficult to see screens or focus on paperwork or colleagues. Solar protection will reduce glare, creating a more comfortable environment and preventing possible eye strain.

An application of window film will also help guard against fading. UV rays are the biggest contributing factor to fading, and solar films can filter out up to 99.9% of these rays, helping to protect upholstery, flooring and furniture.

The reflective nature of some solar protection film makes it suitable for use as a one-way privacy film, whilst combined solar protection and safety films are also available.

Nationwide Installation

The Window Film Company’s teams of installers are fully qualified and vastly experienced. Our teams operate throughout the UK to provide a genuinely nationwide service, with the appropriate skills, equipment and expertise to carry out a professional installation whatever the size or the location.

For further information about how solar protection film works, details on our range, for samples or an installation quote, please contact us on 01494 794477.