Reduce heat
Direct sun through large areas of glass can raise indoor temperatures and make rooms uncomfortable.
Solar control film can reduce the solar energy entering through the glass while preserving a usable level of natural light.
Performance depends on the selected film, glass construction, orientation, and exposure.
Solar controlControl glare
Strong daylight can wash out screens and create uncomfortable reflections in homes and workplaces.
Solar control film can reduce glare while keeping the window and a useful amount of daylight.
The visible tint and glare reduction vary by product, glass, and exposure.
Bright room with large windows and a clear view
Glare controlAdd daytime privacy
Street facing and ground floor glass can leave interiors exposed when the blinds are open.
Reflective and selected privacy films can limit the daytime view into a space while preserving daylight and an outward view.
Privacy depends on the light balance. When the interior is brighter at night, film alone does not provide the same privacy.
Ground floor corner glazing viewed from the sidewalk
Privacy filmsProtect against UV and fading
UV exposure contributes to fading and colour change in flooring, furnishings, artwork, and interior finishes.
Selected window films can block up to 99 percent of UV while allowing visible light through the glass.
Film helps reduce fading, but no product can eliminate every cause. Heat, visible light, material, and exposure also matter.
Wood floor showing a colour difference where a rug limited sun exposure
Solar controlImprove glass safety
When untreated glass breaks, loose fragments and a rapid opening can increase the risk to people and property.
Safety and security films bond to the glass and can help retain fragments after impact.
The correct system depends on the threat, the glass, the frame, and the required performance. Film does not make glass unbreakable.
Cracked glass held together within its frame
Safety and security filmsChange the appearance of glass
Clear glass does not always provide the privacy, visual separation, or finish a space needs.
Decorative film can give existing glass a frosted, patterned, printed, or branded appearance.
Coverage, opacity, pattern, and removability vary by material and installation method.
Frosted glass meeting room viewed from a corridor
Decorative films