The Science Behind Window Film
Total Solar Energy:
Solar Energy - the amount of "heat" we feel coming through the window and where it comes from.
Different films attack this spectrum differently. We will explain why we recommend a specific film.
- 2% - Ultraviolet Light
- 49% Visible Light
- 49% Infrared Rays
Fading:
What causes interior finishes to fade and deteriorate.
You will notice some overlap from the "Total Solar Energy" diagram.
- 40% - Ultraviolet Light
- All our films block 99% of UV.
- 25% - Heat
- Overall temperature.
- 25% - Visible Light
- This is what our eyes can see.
- 10% - Other
- Quality of the material, amount of usage, the only factor we cannot control with window film.
Truevue 5 (1-way mirror) - Maximum daytime privacy without having to use a white frost.
Panorama Slate 10 - Highest performing interior window film on dual pane glass. Might be suitable for 1-way mirror privacy.
Slate 20 - Great performance for customers willing to go a "little darker" but still want some natural light.
Slate 30 - For customers who are "natural light conscious" but still want a noticeable performance gain.
Slate 40 - Nearly invisible. We only recommend this film for those who want to "take the edge off" the heat and maintain max natural light.
CX (Ceramic) 35 - For customers who want a lower exterior reflectivity or who have strict HOA regulations. ***Slate 30 is recommended if possible.
