solar window film

The Growing Use of Solar Film for Windows

by Jason Smith on Aug 23, 2010

The concept of window film for use in solar control on glass windows dates back to the early 1960s. solar film is now a standard alternative to using tinted and reflective glass in building and vehicles.

Window film is made up of a polyester substrate which has a scratch resistant coating applied to one side. The other side of the window film has an adhesive layer which allows you to stick the window film to the interior surface of a glass window. Window film can be applied to almost any glass based glazed fixture that has a frame.

Originally solar window film was designed to control the heating and cooling imbalances that result from solar loading. Nowadays there are many types and constructions of solar control and safety window films. Window film is now used for a variety of uses such as solar heat reduction, heat retention, UV protection, privacy, safety and security and even for decorative reasons.

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