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Today’s homes are built with more and larger windows for a light and airy aesthetic. That’s great news for homeowners who want to let in the light and the views. But what happens when your big windows are causing your home to get too hot in the warmer months (or all year round depending on where you live!)? If that’s the case, it’s time to think about solar control window film.
Solar control window film is a thin piece of plastic made from PET, a common plastic used in many household items and other types of film that has certain an “active ingredient” (or ingredients) applied to it to block the sun’s rays.
There are many of these “ingredients” that are used and depending on the type of film you purchase (and the price point) they will differ. Solar control window films started out in the 1960’s as simply dyed pieces of plastic. This worked well, but because dyed films had a tendency to fade (before UV blockers were added), new metallic technology was invented.
Metal films had superior solar control to just dyed films and also did not fade. These films became very popular and are still today. Some issues with metallic films are the look of them – some people do not like the shiny, metallic appearance of the films. Metallic films can also interfere with certain radio signals.
To overcome those issues, the next generation of window films used other less shiny nanoparticles to absorb and reflect the sun’s rays. Ceramic emerged as a popular choice because of its high reflectivity and durability. Our ComforTech™ Ceramic Series window film is an example of this latest technology. It has all the performance of a metallic film, but has a neutral charcoal look to it and lower interior reflectivity.
Solar control window film works by reflecting and absorbing the sun’s rays that hit the window – keeping this energy out of your home. The video below illustrates what happens when solar energy hits an unfilmed window, and what happens when it hits a filmed window.
Here is what solar control window film can do to improve the comfort of your home:
The sun is an unbelievable energy source, but it can also make rooms in your home unlivable. There are several ways you can stop the sunlight from entering a window:
These methods will all reduce the amount of solar energy entering your home, but they also block out views and make rooms dark.
A better way to reduce the heat coming into your home is with solar control window film like Concord’s ComforTech™ Ceramic Series film. ComforTech™ rejects or absorbs solar energy, keeping it from heating up your space. We offer a range of films that reject 51% – 82% depending on the shade you choose. As you can see in the table below, the darker the film, the more solar energy is rejected.
Installing ComforTech™ on your windows’ interior will significantly improve your rooms’ livability and comfort.
Do you run your air conditioner on max just to fight the heat? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 30% of a home’s heating and cooling needs are due to heat passing through windows.
Upgrade your windows at a fraction of the cost of replacing them with ComforTech™ Ceramic Series window film. Our film will block or absorb up to 82% of the energy from the sun, dramatically improving the comfort of your home. Give your AC a break and live more sustainably and efficiently with Concord Window Film!
In addition to its solar control benefits, window film will also reduce glare in your home. When the sun is too bright, its glare can make any kind of screen viewing – television, computer, tablet, or phone – next to impossible. And we are all doing more on our screens these days! Window film can cut the glare making viewing easier on the eyes.
Over time, sunlight from windows can fade your wood floors or upholstered furnishings. An added benefit to installing window film is its ability to help reduce fading. UV rays, visible light, and heat all contribute to fading. All of Concord’s ComforTech™ Ceramic Series films block >99% of UV rays and reduce heat and visible light to protect your investments!
Installing solar control window film yourself is an easy DIY project that anyone can undertake. Concord Window Film provides convenient pre-cut kits for double-hung, casement, and glider windows, as well as storm and sliding glass patio doors. Our professional tool kit, easy-to-follow instructions, and comprehensive installation videos will make you feel like a pro in no time.
Our ceramic film comes in five performance shades, from the lightest, ComforTech™ 45, to the darkest, ComforTech™ 05. The best way to choose the shade that is right for you is to consider your objective first and then the way you want your windows to look.
Our Window Film Product Recommendation Quiz can help narrow down the choices by suggesting films based on the answers to a few short questions. You can access the quiz here: https://windowfilm.com/#quiz-3KHWO9
If you still need help deciding between shades, we suggest purchasing a window film sample kit. Each kit comes with 5″ x 7″ samples of our film that you can tape to your window to view the film from the inside and outside to see how they will look in your space. The kit costs $5 and includes a coupon code for $5 off your first film order.
You can order a sample kit here: https://windowfilm.com/window-film-sample-kit/
Solar control window film is a great tool for reducing the amount of sun and heat entering your home. If your electric bill is through the roof in the summer due to constant AC use or if you have rooms that can’t be used due to heat, solar control window film is a good option to consider.
The film is easy to install yourself and upgrades your windows without the cost of replacing them. A solar control window film makes an inefficient window more energy efficient!
If you are ready to experience how window film can help you enhance the comfort of your home, visit www.windowfilm.com today. It’s like putting a pair of sunglasses on your windows.
