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With the dog days of summer upon us, we are getting asked all the time: what is the best solar control window film shade?
All five of our ComforTech™ Ceramic Series window film shades are considered solar control film offering heat rejection, the trade-off is really between the film’s performance and how light you want the film. In other words, if you are willing to have a darker film on your windows, the 05, our darkest film is hands down the top performer when it comes to reducing heat and blocking solar energy from entering the home. But, if you are worried about the film being too dark, the good news is you can go lighter and still get great results.
While ultimately, the decision is up to you, how dark you are willing to go in your home, if you’re trying to solve a serious heat issue, we recommend three options that will give you the heat reduction you need to make your home more comfortable during the hot months:
ComforTech™ 05 is our darkest window film shade and offers the best performance against all benefit areas. It is the choice for rooms with excessive heat or situations where daytime privacy is needed. ComforTech™ 05 rejects 82% of total solar energy and transmits just 7% of visible light. It reduces glare by 92% and like all our ComforTech™ Ceramic Series films, it blocks more than 99% of UV rays.
Below are the additional technical performance specs for ComforTech™ 05:
Luminous Efficacy: .35
Shading Coefficient: .20
Total Solar Transmittance: 7
Total Solar Absorptance: 39
Winter Median U-Value: .92
Emissivity: .71
For an explanation of performance specs please see: https://windowfilm.com/technology/terminology/
If you have an unbearably hot room that needs the strongest protection, ComforTech™ 05 is your best bet.
ComforTech™ 15 is a performance shade and a great choice when the primary concern is heat control or added daytime privacy. One of our darkest shades, ComforTech™ 15 rejects 75% of total solar energy and transmits 15% of visible light. It reduces glare by 84% and like all our ComforTech™ Ceramic Series films, it blocks more than 99% of UV rays.
Below are the additional technical performance specs for ComforTech™ 15:
Luminous Efficacy: .52
Shading Coefficient: .29
Total Solar Transmittance: 13
Total Solar Absorptance: 43
Winter Median U-Value: .94
Emissivity: .75
For an explanation of performance specs please see: https://windowfilm.com/technology/terminology/
If you have a heat issue but want to go a bit lighter than 05, ComforTech™ 15 is a great choice.
ComforTech™ 25 is a superb all-around film offering a medium shade that balances stronger solar control with light transmission. The shade is right in the middle and this film begins to have more noticeable exterior reflectivity when viewed from outside the home. And ComforTech™ 25 rejects 69% of total solar energy and transmits 23% of visible light. It reduces glare by 74% and like all our ComforTech™ Ceramic Series films, it blocks more than 99% of UV rays.
Below are the additional technical performance specs for ComforTech™ 25:
Luminous Efficacy: .64
Shading Coefficient: .36
Total Solar Transmittance: 19
Total Solar Absorptance: 45
Winter Median U-Value: .96
Emissivity: .77
For an explanation of performance specs please see: https://windowfilm.com/technology/terminology/
ComforTech™25 offers a terrific balance between performance and light transmission – that may be why it’s one of our most popular films!
All our ComforTech™ film shades are made from nano-ceramic technology which offers superior heat rejection while creating a beautiful neutral shade that won’t fade over time like dyed films. Our nano-ceramic technology means that no dyes are used in our process, so our film will not fade or change color over time. The beautiful shade you choose is what you will have for the lifetime of the film.
ComforTech™ films are also all dual reflective which means the film reduces interior reflectivity at night but provides a stronger level of exterior reflectivity. This allows you to see outside at night when the lights are on and avoids creating an interior mirror.
ComforTech™ films all provide >99% protection against harmful UV rays. This protects you and your loved ones from the damage UV rays can do to your skin. Blocking UV rays means the film also blocks the main cause of fading. This means your wood floors, upholstered, wood or leather furniture, and your art are all protected from the damage prolonged exposure to the sun can cause.
A good window film is no good to anyone if it is impossible to install on windows. Our professional-grade film is made for DIY homeowners like yourself to install confidently and successfully. There are two main factors that make our film easier to install than what you can purchase in the big box stores or on Amazon:
Our film is two-ply – this is a professional-grade film. It’s thicker and won’t crinkle or wrinkle as easily as the thinner 1-ply film you can buy online or in the big boxes. When you compare the two side by side, as we have, our film is much more forgiving when handling. Check out their reviews to see some of the biggest complaints.
Our film comes with a dry adhesive – which means when you remove the liner, the film is not sticky to the touch. The adhesive is activated with water. This makes the film much easier to handle – it doesn’t stick to itself or the table or anything it touches. Again, peruse the reviews from the big box and no-name brands and you’ll see the frustration others have trying to install it.
So, you’ve narrowed it down to two or maybe all three shades as potential contenders, now how do you choose the one that’s right for you?
We have several tools to help you with this:
You can choose a shade by the issue you are trying to solve:
And use our room simulator to check out the shades:
Or order a sample kit to see all the shades plus our white matte in person: https://windowfilm.com/product/sample-kit/
Solar control window film can be a lifesaver if you’ve got windows that are letting in too much heat. The right professional-grade film will block heat, making your home more comfortable. It will also help reduce how hard your AC needs to work to cool your space, saving you money in the process. Some local utilities will also give you a rebate on window film installation – check with yours to see!
And shop ComforTech™ window film today!
