Solar Film for Windows
Solar Window Films
Solar window films help block summer heat gain.
The effectiveness of cutting energy costs by using reflective films depends on many factors:
- Size of window glazing area
- Window orientation
- Climate
- Building orientation
Silver, mirror-like films typically are more effective than the colored, more transparent ones. East, south and west-facing windows, because of their greater potential for heat gain, can benefit more from these films.
North-facing windows won’t really benefit from reducing solar heat gain. However solar film reduces 99.9% of harmful UV rays from light which in turn reduces fading of furniture and furnishings. They also give you daytime privacy.
Solar film also acts like a low-emissivity film which will reduce about 15% of the radiant heat from escaping through the windows in the winter time
These films have some overall disadvantages:
These reflective films are available to apply yourself over existing windows. The installation can be very tricky. It is recommended an expert install the film.
Tags: Block heat gain, cutting energy costs, radiant heat, Solar films, UV rays
