Heat protection film for windows: manage temperatures
Contents
- What are the benefits of heat protection film?
- How to choose your anti-heat window film?
- How do you successfully apply a heat protection film to a window?
Living or working in an area with a lot of sunlight can quickly become unpleasant. If you suffer from excessive indoor heat or uncomfortable light on a daily basis, the solution is anti-heat window film. This economical and durable protection against the harmful effects of the sun protects you from UV rays and glare in your building. Discover all the other advantages of this type of film in our article.
What are the benefits of heat protection film?
Protect from sun
Using a solar film has many advantages. With it, you can protect yourself from sunlight, brightness, and heat. The technology used in anti-heat window film makes it reflective. It stops the sun's rays and infrared rays, as well as the heat that goes with them. This means that your building and premises will be cooler, even if they are heavily exposed to the sun.
Make energy savings
The installation of the heat protection film is also an effective technique for saving energy. By being protected from the heat, the temperatures in your interiors drop. You can then reduce the use of air conditioning and cut your energy consumption. In winter, this solar shading provides an additional layer to your glazing, which acts as a thermal insulation film.
Protect your objects and furniture
Then, by blocking UV rays, the anti-heat adhesive film also protects your objects and furniture. When they are exposed to sunlight and light, they are subject to discoloration, yellowing, premature aging, etc. You can thus easily extend their life span.
How to choose your anti-heat window film?
There are various types of window film. To make the right choice from our self-adhesive solar films, it is important to determine where the solar protection is to be placed and on which kind of glass:
- Roof window
- Bay windows
- Verandas
- Glazing (single or double) exposed to direct sunlight
- Large or small glazed areas
- Offices, business premises, or houses
When installing the film, it is best to place it on the outside of the glass. This allows the solar energy to be rejected even before it passes through the glass, thus limiting the risk of overheating and greatly increasing the effectiveness of the protection. This method is particularly recommended for double glazing. For single glazing, interior installation remains an alternative.
Finally, choose the colour of your film. There is a wide range of tints: from the neutral adhesive (completely transparent and invisible) to anti-heat window ** film with a mirror effect. This is an opportunity to combine effective sun protection with an anti-glare feature, and even a contemporary effect.
Good to know:
The heat protection window film is a durable adhesive film. Once positioned, it is permanent and cannot be repositioned later.
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How do you successfully apply a heat protection film to a window?
Installing a heat protection film on a window is not complicated.
However, here are a few tips to help you:
- The heat protection adhesive is applied to a clean surface
- Wet the surface generously with soapy water to retard adhesion to the glass. You can then reposition the film if necessary, before final installation
- Choose a time of day when the windows are not hot
- Finally, all our adhesive films are supplied with an installation kit including the necessary equipment.
