Choosing From Light to Dark
Choosing A Film Construction

Each of our film constructions is available in different versions (from light to dark). Here is an example of how 4 different densities control the amount of light entering a room. Note that the lower the film number, the darker the film. All Films block 98% or more of the Ultra-Violet light, to help reduce the fading of fabrics and interior furnishings.

Light - 50% film

Light - 35% film

Light - 5% film

Light - 20% film

Neutral Residential Series Films are made with a combination of dyed and metalized layers. This blended construction provides heat control without the highly reflective "mirrored" appearance of Silver Reflective films. Available in 50%, 35% and 20%. The lower the number, the darker the film. The 20% version should not be applied to double pane glass.

Your solar control objective will help determine which type of film is best suited for your application. Here are some examples of the different types of film, categorized by particular objectives. You can decide which is best based upon performance or simply make your choice based upon how they look on the glass.

Silver Reflective

HIGH PERFORMANCE HEAT CONTROL

Silver Reflective films are made with micro-thin layers of aluminum and are able to block as much as 78% of the solar heat. They have a mirrored appearance as pictured below. The picture on the right shows the same windows as seen from the inside, during daylight hours. At night, when it is dark outside and the lights are on inside, the windows may become like mirrors making it difficult to see outside at night. This can be overcome by dimming the lights or switching to a Neutral Type Film, as pictured below. Silver Reflective Films are available in 68%, 53%, 35% and 15%. The lower the number, the darker the film. Silver Films may be applied to double pane glass.

VIEW FROM OUTSIDE

VIEW FROM OUTSIDE

VIEW FROM INSIDE

VIEW FROM INSIDE