Solar Film

HEAT REDUCTION WINDOW FILM

When transmitted through your glass from the sun, heat is the main culprit for making an environment uncomfortable, be it your home or workplace.

The high running and installations costs of air conditioning can often prove prohibitive, That’s before even considering the environmental impact.

The solution is a heat reduction window film.
Heat reduction window film provides a simple, low-cost alternative to expensive and intrusive air conditioning units.

Our range of heat reduction window films all have the following characteristics:

• They block 99% of harmful UV rays
• They reduce fading caused by UV rays
• They offer increased privacy, reducing opportunistic crime
• They help to balance interior hot-spots
• They have a scratch-resistant coating
• They deliver energy savings for facilities managers and homeowners

With the exception of our Optically Clear range, all of our heat reduction window films are available in dark, medium or light grades.

COOLSHADE

Designed specifically for application to plastic and/or polycarbonate, Coolshade window film is ideal for heat reduction in demanding or industrial environments.

SOLARTEK SILVER WINDOW FILM

Designed for maximum heat rejection, this is the perfect solution for commercial buildings that receive an excessive amount of solar exposure.
With a modern metallic finish, Solartek Silver Window Film blends in well with both factory tinted glass and today’s more sophisticated commercial and residential architecture.
Solartek Silver Window Film aesthetically enhances any coloured brick buildings and looks great against white or grey window frames.

SOLARTEK BRONZE WINDOW FILM

Identical in performance to Solartek Silver Window Film, but with a bronze tint. This window film aesthetically enhances bronze and brown coloured brick buildings and looks great against brown window frames.

SOLARTEK NEUTRAL WINDOW FILM

One of the most popular on the commercial and residential market today. Solartek Neutral Window Film has been designed to blend in well with any interior décor and not to interfere with the natural views outside the window.
When applied it is less apparent than our silver and bronze films. The finish is a soft tint rather than a mirror, yet the heat-reflective properties of our silver and bronze films are retained.

Along with our Ultra Performance Window Film, our Neutral Window Film makes up 90% of the installations that we carry out on glass conservatory roofs throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.

SOLARTEK ULTRA PERFORMANCE WINDOW FILM

A newly-developed high-tech solar control film which offers outstanding solar and UV protection. Solartek Ultra Performance sacrifices far less incoming natural light than other films with an equivalent Solar Energy Rejection Rating.

Compare this range to our Silver, Bronze and Neutral ranges and see the difference in the amount of light transmission.

Ultra Performance 70 is ideal for High Street shops – it reduces 43% of heat and 99% of UV rays, yet offers perfect clarity for your customers to browse.

SOLARTEK OPTICALLY CLEAR HEAT REDUCTION WINDOW FILM – ULTRA VIEW RANGE

This is a virtually clear film that reduces energy use costs and has excellent heat gain reduction. Available as CDA adhesive product, it has low visual distortion and provides good optical clarity. It is particularly popular in retail environments. As the film is virtually clear, you will gain from the benefits of 53% heat reduction and 12% glare reduction without requiring additional artificial lighting.

INSULATION WINDOW FILM

Reduce your heating bills and decrease your carbon footprint. Keep warm in winter and cool in summer with insulation window film.
Solartek All Season window film is an insulation window film with a unique patented construction to prevent up to 93% of heat from escaping through your glazing. During the warmer months, it acts in a similar way to our Solar Control window film by rejecting up to 75% of incoming solar heat.

Insulation window film works for you 24 hours a day and is ideal for use in both commercial and residential properties. This product is particularly effective in conservatories which require a stable temperature for maximum comfort.

As with all of our products, All Season window film is covered by a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty.

GENERAL BENEFITS OF ALL SEASON WINDOW FILM

• Reduces fading caused by UV light & helps to protect furnishings
• Reduces glare and eye discomfort
• Additional benefits in winter:
• Reduces heat loss in colder months
• Prevents up to 93% radiant heat from escaping through your glazing
• Reduces heating bills and CO2 emissions
• Additional benefits in summer:
• Reflects up to 75% of solar heat
• Improves comfort and productivity
• Reduces air conditioning costs and CO2 emissions

ENERGY SAVING WINDOW FILM

Energy-saving window film is a thin layer of film that can be applied to existing windows in homes, offices, and other buildings.

The film is designed to reflect and absorb solar radiation, which can significantly reduce the amount of heat that enters a building through its windows.

By blocking solar radiation, energy-saving window film can also reduce the workload on HVAC systems, resulting in lower energy bills.
One of the biggest advantages of energy-saving window film is that it can be applied to existing windows without the need for replacement. This makes it a cost-effective solution for homeowners and building owners who want to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. The film is also available in a range of shades, tints, and designs, allowing it to be customized to meet the specific needs of a building.

Another advantage of energy-saving window film is that it can also reduce glare, making it easier to work on computers and reducing eye strain for occupants. Additionally, the film can block up to 99% of UV radiation, which can fade furniture, carpets, and artwork, and pose health risks to occupants.

Installation of energy-saving window film is quick and easy, and typically takes just a few hours to complete. The film is applied to the interior or exterior surface of the existing window, and can be cut to fit any shape or size of window. Maintenance is also minimal, with the film able to be cleaned using a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaning solution.

For more information on energy saving window film, contact Alban Blinds today.

GLARE REDUCTION

Heat transmitted through your glass from the sun is the main cause for making an environment far too hot and uncomfortable.

This applies whether it be your office or home – unless you have air conditioning.

Along with the high expense of running these, a vast amount of energy is used which produces tonnes of CO2. That’s why you should invest in glare reduction window film.

Solartek supply and install a range of heat & glare reduction window film that will reduce heat, glare and your carbon footprint. They are all a practical and cost efficient way to control temperatures and glare, with very little disruption during installation.

It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a comfortable working environment according to current health & safety laws and display screen equipment regulations. High temperatures and strong glare can cause fatigue, eye strain and headaches/migraines as well as staff underperformance due to discomfort. Inadequate solar control can also lead to absenteeism costing a company fortunes.

By having Solartek Film installed, your glass will reduce all of these. We have produced some specification sheets of the most popular solar films we install throughout the UK & Europe.

REACTIVE WINDOW FILM

Transitional (or Reactive) Window Film is a revolutionary new window tinting film that reacts to sunlight. It reliably protects people and furnishings against glare and harmful rays of the sun.

The total solar energy rejection ranges from 57 – 63%, giving you these benefits:

• Up to 99.5% protection from UV radiation, a leading cause of skin cancer
• Up to 85% Infrared protection
• Reduce glare
• Reduce heat penetration
• Helps prevent sun-bleaching
• Works on all glass including laminated
• Zero maintenance
• 5 -10 year manufacturer’s and installation warranty

The film is fitted to the inside of a glass window. Once properly installed by our qualified fitters, you won’t notice it’s there until it starts to do its work.

When exposed to sunlight and harmful solar radiation, the photochromic chemical reaction takes effect, darkening the tint of the window, reducing the amount of heat, ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light penetrating the glass.

All of this happens automatically every time it is exposed to the harmful sun’s rays. This offers effective and reliable protection, free from mechanical failure, with up to 99.5% protection from UV radiation.

This ground-breaking film is offered as an effective combined alternative to safety window film, fade reduction window film, heat reduction window film and solar control window film, thereby offering a particularly cost-effective window film solution.

SECURITY WINDOW FILM

Security (or safety) window film is a low-cost yet effective solution to protect your property. When professionally installed it will hold your glass together on impact and is extremely difficult to break through.

A break in or burglary happens every second in the UK and the majority are smash and grabs. Deter these opportunist burglars by installing this cost effective glazing barrier.

An optically-clear film, it meets BS6206 and EN12600 and conforms to all British & European impact testing.

This window film is widely used within the commercial & residential markets and offers additional benefits upon installation:

• Cuts out 99% of UV rays
• Helps prevent colours fading due to sunlight

Solartek can also provide this as a combined solar/security window film. This offers greater privacy throughout the day and helps to prevent opportunistic thefts. For extremely vulnerable areas, this window film can be applied with an additional anchorage system to provide an even greater level of security.

As with all Solartek window films, our security film comes with a ten-year manufacturer warranty against peeling and cracking.

FADE REDUCTION WINDOW FILM

We supply and install ultraviolet film to glass nationwide. When installed it had the following qualities:

• Reflects 99% of ultraviolet light (the main cause of fading)
• Saves money lost from faded goods
• Extends time on changing window displays
• Holds glass together on impact (could reduce boarding up costs)

Can you stop my stock or belongings from fading?
Can you reduce fading?
Can you cut out ultraviolet rays from the sun?

These are questions Solartek are asked every day.

The answer to these questions is “Yes!”. Our fade reduction window films cut out 99% of harmful ultra violet rays and we can reduce fading.

We can increase your profits and negate the need to pay expensive window dressers to change your window so often. If you’re a home owner, we can preserve your carpets, furnishings and paintings.

Solartek fade reduction UV/museum window film is optically clear and can be retro fitted to your glass with minimum disruption.

It has a 10 year manufacturer’s warranty and can be on your glass tomorrow.

SAFETY WINDOW FILM

The strongest protection your existing glass can have with safety window film.

Solartek safety window film is a low-cost yet effective solution to protect your property and visitors. When professionally installed it will hold your glass together on impact and is extremely difficult to break through. This helps reduce instances of injury should people come into contact with your glass.

An optically-clear film, it meets BS6206 and EN12600 and conform to all British & European impact testing.

This window film is widely used within the commercial & residential markets and offers additional benefits upon installation:

• Cuts out 99% of UV rays
• Helps prevent colours fading due to sunlight

Solartek can also provide this as a combined solar & security window film. This offers greater privacy throughout the day and helps to prevent opportunistic thefts. For extremely vulnerable areas, this window film can be applied with an additional anchorage system to provide an even greater level of security.

As with all Solartek window films, our safety film comes with a ten-year manufacturer warranty against peeling and cracking.