Solar Control Window Film

Our Solar Control films reduce solar heat gain by as much as 80% as well as effectively reducing eye strain and associated headaches caused by visible glare on computer screens etc. Regulations state that all reasonable steps should be taken to ensure comfortable temperatures are maintained of at least 19 degrees C in general offices. Installing solar control window films can significantly reduce workplace temperatures. It works all year round to even out temperature highs and lows. Many films reflect back the worst of the sun’s heat and reduce glare whilst still allowing light through. In the winter the film retains some of the escaping heat and reflects it back into the building, this can save on energy costs all year round both on air-conditioning and heating. The result is a more comfortable working environment ensuring higher productivity.

Solar Heat Reduction – by reflecting the heat of the sun solar control film can improve comfort and aid in reducing eyestrain and associated headaches whilst maintaining good light levels. Solar control films applied to glazed roofs such as conservatories or factories, atriums or any other large expanse of glazing can reduce heat caused by solar energy and give continuous thermal comfort. There are a variety of solar control window films both reflective and non reflective. The most effective can give up to a maximum 80% reduction in solar heat gain and can be obtained in varying shades, colours and tints.

Glare Reduction – reducing excess sunlight means that visibility can be improved on computer screens by stopping visible glare which when reduced helps to combat eyestrain and associated headaches in the workplace.

Ultra Violet Reduction – The effects of UV radiation can be expensive. It can cause colours to fade in both soft furnishings and artefacts. Clear UV reduction films filter out approximately 99% of this UV light making it ideal for shops, museums and other display areas.

It is not only Ultra Violet rays that cause fading but also heat and visible light. By reducing these too, UV reduction films provide an effective barrier in slowing down the process of fading therefore protecting fabrics, textiles, painted and varnished surfaces, natural wood features, furniture, fittings and most important of all your skin.

Areas beneath or behind large expanses of glazing (panoramic) such as shop window displays and museum display where the sun shines directly on the glass are the most vulnerable.

Solar control window films with a high light transmission can cut heat and visible light as well as reducing UV radiation making a significant contribution to fade reduction and improving thermal comfort.

Case Study: Find out how the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford solved their problems at www.3m.com/uk/windowfilms

Solar Control Blinds – Our range of Solar Control Blinds can reduce solar heat by up to 92%, glare by up to 97% and offer protection against UV radiation up to 99%. These blinds incorporate either plain or embossed films with identical technology to the solar control window films range and offers a choice of combinations of performance characteristics. These are transparent interior blinds which are effective against winter cold and summer heat.

Products

3M™ Scotchtint™ ~ 3M™ Scotchshield™ ~ 3M™ Night Vision™ ~3M™ Low-E Amber™ ~ 3M™ Safety-Walk™ ~ CoolKote ~ Sunguard ~ Anglian Technical Window Films ~ Museum Films ~ Madico ~ Lumisty® ~ Solar Screen

All leading manufacturer’s films available