Heat Reduction Window Film Sydney

Not all window films reduce heat, it depends on what they were designed to do. Heat reduction films or often called solar control films are designed for this purpose. Some of the films have the ability to reduce total solar energy by up to 80% by way of absorption and reflection, leaving you with a cooler interior.

Each heat reduction film reduces heat at a different level, depending on its performance specifications. Light films with low exterior reflectivity can reduce heat from 40 to 60%, while darker and more reflective films can have a heat reduction percentage above 80%. It all depends on the darkness you choose and the compatibility of your windows.

West-facing windows present a real challenge when it comes to heat due to the amount of sun they receive during the afternoon period. Most experts would advise to go for reflective films as they have stronger ability to reflect the heat rather than absorbing it. You have to keep in mind that high heat absorption into the film can cause thermal cracking of the window, so the film selection has to be balanced if opting for maximum heat blocking and maximum darkness.

Your windows will be certainly darker than before, but the level of darkness will depend on the VLT (visible light transmission) rate of the applied film. For example, a film with VLT 15% will definitely be darker than another film with VLT 50%. Modern films aim at keeping the interior as light as possible while blocking the highest percentage of heat.

Cooling costs are one of the main problems that energy saving window films try to resolve. When you block 60 or 70% of the heat passing through your windows, your air conditioning will consume less energy to deal with the remaining 30%. If you do not run your air conditioning frequently, you might not notice any difference in your energy bills, but if your interior runs most of the time on a climate control system, then you will definitely notice the difference.

Most of modern window films block more than 99% of UV rays. So whether you are applying a window film for privacy, heat reduction, glare reduction, or even safety & security films, you are blocking more than 99% of the damaging UV rays going through your glass.

Yes. Heat blocking window film, heat reflective window film, solar control window film and sun control film are all names for heat reduction film. What matters is the total solar energy rejected (TSER) figure on the data sheet, so compare that number rather than the name on the box.

Absolutely, heat reduction films are perfect for offices as they can help employees have a more comfortable environment while working on their desks. Also most heat reduction films have glare reduction abilities that can help when working behind screens.