Benefits of Solar Window Films
What are the benefits of Solar Window Films?
UV Protection
The most significant advantage of commercial solar window films is their ability to screen out UV protection. The human body requires UV radiation in the environment to synthesize Vitamin D. However, like most things, too much of it can be harmful.
The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that up to 90% of melanoma skin cancers result from exposure to harmful UV radiation. Too much UV radiation also affects your eyes, causes sunburns, and contributes to premature aging.
Using high-quality solar window films to block UV rays can protect you and your employees’ health. It can also protect furniture, artwork, and other items that can deteriorate with continued UV exposure.
Reduced energy costs
With the sun being too hot during the summer months, Home & office air conditioners have to work extra hard to keep your staff and clients comfortable. Solar window films manage visible light and UV radiation from the sun. By so doing, they eliminate hotspots in your office building and insulate the interior.
More than half of the solar heat that enters a building is infrared, while 40% is in the visible light range. Modern window films block specific regions of the light spectrum ranging from ultraviolet to infrared. This allows them to reduce heat and energy costs while still allowing a reasonable amount of natural light into the home or office.
Comfort
Working on a computer or reading near the window can be frustrating. And while closing the blinds is always an option, it means forgoing the natural light. With solar window films, you can optimize light transmission and make it more comfortable to read or work on a computer.
Other comfort concerns that you can address with solar control window films include hot and cold spots, reduced temperatures, and UV radiation. These films make the sunny side of your office cooler, ensuring that people are comfortable.
Fade protection
A big concern for many home and business owners is the fading objects placed in the path of direct sunlight. Whereas visible light contributes to 25% of the fading, solar heat is responsible for 25%, and ultraviolet light causes about 40%.
Interior lights, humidity, dye anchorage, and pollutants account for the other 10% of fading. Solar window films can block up to 99% UV radiation, 79% solar heat, and 91% visible light.
Evidently, they play a significant role in slowing down the fading of interior furnishings. While they won’t be able to reduce fading altogether, investing in window films can prolong the life of your furnishings.
security & Safety
Keeping your home, business and employees secure is crucial to protecting your investment and preventing physical harm. Safety and security films can help protect people inside your office building and reduce the rates of successful break-ins.
Anyone who wants to smash the windows and grab things from your business will have difficulty getting in if you install security window film. The film holds broken glass in place, making it difficult for burglars to smash into your premises and steal valuables. More often than not, they leave to avoid getting caught at the scene.
Solar control window film also shields people near the glass from being sprayed with glass shards or stepping on broken glass. This is quite handy, especially when rough weather causes objects to smash into the building.
Cost effective & Affordable alternative
The beauty of solar tint window films is that they upgrade the performance of your windows without the need for replacement. They are as easy to clean as your windows. If your premises are in an older building, using window film can improve energy efficiency, give you privacy, and offer you more at an affordable cost.
Professional installation is quick with minimal disruption. You only have to pay a fraction of the cost of new windows. Before spending thousands of pounds replacing your windows.
Contact us today at Solar Tints for more information on the best options for your premises and professional installation.
Our Solar Films
Our Solar Films come in a variety of finishes to suit your design requirements…
Silver Reflective
Cuts UV light by up to 96%
Cuts glare by up to 83%
Reduces heat gain by up to 78%
Up to 8°C reduction in room temperature
Cuts energy costs by reducing heat
Also available in a warm bronze finish
Dual Reflective
Cuts glare by up to 92%
Low reflectivity preserves ambiance
99% UV block limits fading and sun damage
Upgrades building exterior and maintains daytime privacy
Cuts energy costs by reducing heat
Clear Films
Barely discernible on glass
High heat rejection for enhanced comfort
Low reflectivity preserves views
99% UV block limits fading and sun damage
maintains the building’s original façade
High Levels of natural daylight
Neutral Films
Used on heritage buildings and in conservation areas
High glare reduction-improves screen viewing, reduces eye strain
Neutral colour-provides natural grey appearance, inside and out
99% UV block limits fading and sun damage
UV Protection Films
100% UV block provides an important and proactive layer of protection
Prevents harmful effects of the sun on skin and valuables in the home
Provides an effective solution against fading
Helps to limit the need for expensive restoration work.