Selecting the right solar film
Solar window films offer a range of finishes that provide maximum visibility for occupants, whilst maintaining a safe and secure environment. For those who want to keep good amounts of light in the room, the latest ‘spectrally selective’ films provide very high light levels without changing the look of the window. These practically invisible window films keep uncomfortable heat at bay and block 99% of the damaging UV light.
Did you know...
All of the window film Tinting Express fits can be classified as ‘solar’ window film.
The Benefits Of Fitting Solar Window Film
Solar control films can help even out high and low temperatures in most glazed buildings, thereby reducing the workload on expensive to run air conditioning units. Less need for air conditioning, less electricity pulled from the grid to run it, lower energy bills for us all. The knock on effect is that power stations don’t need to generate so much electricity and that helps the environment.
Additional Benefits of Solar Film
In the summer, window films reject solar energy (heat) and reduce annoying glare caused by direct sunlight
Heat and Glare in the workplace or at home can result in a poor working environment, unusable rooms or offices – resulting in low productivity and discomfort for personnel.
Solar window films can reject over 80% of the sun’s total solar energy and block out almost 100% of harmful and damaging ultra violet light rays. At the same time window film significantly enhances the aesthetic appeal of large glazed areas and provides a clean, modern and consistent visual appearance to your windows.
Browse Our Frequently Fitted Solar Films
Silver
Mirrored Window Film
An architectural window film used primarily for commercial applications and occasionally for residential properties. Silver 20 provides a high level of privacy and restricts viewing to one-way-only.
Silver 20
77% of total solar energy rejected
17% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
81% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Silver 35
67% of total solar energy rejected
31% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
65% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Bronze
Mirrored window film
A variation on the Silver range of window films, but displaying a warm copper / bronze ‘hue’ or colour characteristic that gives rise to its name.
Bronze 20
77% of total solar energy rejected
20% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
77% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Neutral
Tinted window film (smoked glass)
A brown-toned, earthy coloured window film with a low reflective quality ideally suited to complement a wide variety of interior and exterior colour schemes. Pleasing on the eye. High performance, durable and long lasting.
Neutral 20
50% of total solar energy rejected
22% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
73% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Neutral 30
44% of total solar energy rejected
31% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
62% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Natural
Tinted (natural shimmer)
A metallised film that preceded the latest spectrally selective films with acceptable solar rejection levels for the light it transmits. Once installed, Natural films compliment most building exterior colours. From inside, looking out, the outdoor colours of the sky, grass etc remain the same, hence the name 'Natural', which makes this film a favoured choice with our customers.
Natural 20
65% of total solar energy rejected
21% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
74% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Natural 40
56% of total solar energy rejected
38% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
53% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Natural 50
51% of total solar energy rejected
45% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
44% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Dual reflective
Smoked or blue finish inside and reflective silver outside
A premium architectural film that offers high levels of solar energy (heat) rejection and importantly very low levels of internal reflectance. Suited to home and office installations. One way privacy film with a warm, neutral appearance. A silver finish when viewed from the outside.
Dual 5
86% of total solar energy rejected
5% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
94% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Dual 15
80% of total solar energy rejected
12% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
86% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Dual 22
70% of total solar energy rejected
22% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
75% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Dual 30
64% of total solar energy rejected
31% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
65% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
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Spectrum 70
Infra red (IR)
A spectrally selective window film that will control the sun’s solar energies from entering your room. Rejects up to 90% of infrared solar radiation across the whole range (760 to 2500nm), yet still has the ability to allow 68% of visible light to pass through. A subtle tint that rejects up to 99% of ultra violet light.
59% of total solar energy rejected
68% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
29% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
UV clear protect
Specialist (very high UV rejection)
A specialist ultra violet light (UV) film that offers over 99% UV protection up to 400nm. Approved and extensively used in a medical context, UV Protect is aimed at individuals who suffer from acute sensitivity to UV light. Can also be used as an effective barrier to fading in well ventilated areas; for example, museums, historic buildings. Ideal for those who are only worried about the effects of UV light. If you are worried about fading you may also want to consider a slightly tinted film. Nearly half of all fading is down to ultra violet light.
19% of total solar energy rejected
87% of visible light transmitted
99.8% of ultra violet light rejected
1% glare reduction
Scratch coating
10 year warranty
Silvershade
Polycarbonate / conservatory roof, opaque
The industry-standard for conservatories. A high-performance window film that can be applied to polycarbonate or glass roofs (usually inside) that prevents heat build-up. The sun’s energy being reflected away before it can be transmitted inside - greatly increasing the viability of one of the favourite rooms in the house.
75% of total solar energy rejected
15% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
85% glare reduction
Scratch coating
5 year warranty (internal application)
Opal frosted
Privacy tint
Our biggest selling privacy window film, high quality and translucent which adds a ‘frosted’ or ‘sand-blasted’ appearance to windows. Improves functionality, can be used creatively (computer cut graphics for visual impact) and more specifically to create areas of privacy, which is its primary objective. Standard 2 mil film. Good visible light transmission. A great substitute for net curtains or voiles
29% of total solar energy rejected
69% of visible light transmitted
88% of ultra violet light rejected
22% glare reduction
Scratch coating
7 year + lifespan
Blackout Film
Total light rejection, black opaque
As the name suggests, this window film provides absolute screening for areas that require total privacy or zero light transmission. Two way privacy with 99% UV light rejection qualities. Ideal for blocking off a window that might have a stud wall or brickwork behind it. Same as white out below but a black version.
82% of total solar energy rejected
No visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
100% glare reduction
5 year warranty
Whiteout
Opaque with some light transmission
Allowing very little light to pass through (7%), this opaque film can be applied to areas where no light is required. It has heat control properties, is perfect for blocking off a window that might have stud work or a brick wall behind it. Two way privacy with 99% UV light rejection qualities.
77% of total solar energy rejected
7% of visible light transmitted
99% of ultra violet light rejected
91% glare reduction
5 year warranty
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