Uv and solar control window films installations

UV and Solar Control Window Films Installations – Understanding the Basics Solar control window films increase the energy saving quotient of a building, contributing to both – savings in your budget and protecting the environment. Window film, which is essentially a micro-thin layer of polyester or vinyl and applied directly to glass, effectively controls solar energy, improves energy efficiency considerably and proves to be a much better alternative to traditional blinds and curtains that allow all the heat into the building.

Some window films are specifically made for automotive windows. Check your local laws for restrictions before installing film on your automobile.

Window films are used to meet a number of objectives like:

Heat and UV control Security/Safety enhancement Privacy Asthetics of the buildings Specialized films are needed for installation on curved surfaces, such as round or arched windows. Static cling window films can be used to temporally create privacy as they block UV and Solar Control Window Films Installations – Understanding the Basics unwanted views. These easily cling to the glass without any adhesive or glue and hardly leave behind any sticky residue when removed.

To fully realize the energy and environmental benefits of UV window film installation or solar control window film installation, your residential or commercial building needs to meet the following criteria: Building should be fitted with an efficient air conditioning system, ideally with a separate metered energy supply for cooling and heating.

Have eastern, western or southern exposure Windows should make up for a sizeable surface area of the building’s elevation With ideal circumstances, professionally installed high quality solar control window films have been proven to lower energy bills by as much as one-third.

Precautions and care for window films.

Window film should not be applied to a single window larger than 100 square feet in area or to glass that is thicker than 3/8 of an inch. The film should not be applied to scratched or damaged glass. Use a soft cloth with a non-abrasive cleaning solution to clean window film.

Refer to the manufacturer’s specific cleaning and care instructions for solar control window films and UV window film installations.

Increasing use of window films The trend today is to put more and more glass in office buildings and residences, and hence the utility and importance of installing high quality window tint film has increased many fold in recent years. Besides providing privacy and style, these films can also offer safety and security to any commercial or residential application.

Getting window films that return value for years American Glass Coatings is a leading dealer of solar control window films, UV window films

and other high quality window films for commercial and residential applications. One of only a few dealers that have been trained, tested and accredited by the IWFA in multiple categories.

A great deal of planning and attention goes into each and every solar control window film and UV window film installation done by their experts. Contact American Glass Coatings.com to get the best quality window film for your building that offers high resistance to scratches, fading, cracking, bubbling etc. and enhances the look of your premises.