Heat Control Window Film
Reflective Silver Series
Neutral Residential Series

Window films contain micro-thin layers of metal, which serve as infra-red (heat) reflectors.  These layers are so thin that they remain transparent as they block heat.  Because visible light is very close to infra-red in the electromagnetic spectrum, films which are the most reflective also block the most heat.

The familiar Silver Reflective Series films are the most efficient heat blockers.  These are the most common films worldwide because of their ability to block up to 79% of the solar heat.  The only drawback of these top-performing films is the reflective appearance, which some customers want to avoid if possible.

Silver Reflective Series:

From The Outside Looking In
Silver 15% Film
Blocks 79% of Solar Heat
#1 Most Popular Film - Worldwide


From The Inside Looking Out
Daytime View Is Clear
At night, windows are very mirror-like
if bright interior lights are on.


 

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Neutral Residential Series:  

If your objective is to reduce solar heat while avoiding the "reflective mirror-like" appearance, Concord Neutral Residential films are your best choice.  These films contain the micro thin layers of metal, but they are situated behind a layer of lightly tinted polyester, which reduces the surface reflectivity.  Performance is slightly less than the Silver Films, but the reflective look is avoided.
 

Medium Neutral 35%
Our #1 Most Popular Residential Film

VIEW FROM OUTSIDE
60% Heat Rejection

Medium Neutral 35%
Our #1 Most Popular Residential Film

VIEW FROM INSIDE
60% Heat Rejection

 

What about wintertime?

The films are infra-red reflectors, so you will lose some of the free solar heat coming in during winter.  At the same time, the films are able to reflect some of the heating system energy back into the living space, which makes up for some of this loss.  When year-round energy savings are considered, window films save money.  That is why they are Energy-Star approved!


Films To Chose From For Heat Control:
These films may be used on single and/or double pane (thermal insulated) windows:
 
Most Effective Films
For Heat Control

Silver 15%
Blocks 82% Glare
Blocks 78% Heat
Blocks 98%+ UV Light

Silver 35%
Blocks 59% Glare
Blocks 58% Heat
Blocks 98%+ UV Light

Happy Medium Films
For Heat Control

Neutral 35%

Blocks 70% Glare
Blocks 58% Heat
Blocks 98%+ UV Light

Silver 53%
Blocks 49% Glare
Blocks 50% Heat
Blocks 98%+ UV Light

Lightest Films
For Heat Control


Very Light Silver 68%
Blocks 32% Glare
Blocks 40% Heat
Blocks 98%+ UV Light

Neutral 50%
Blocks 47% Glare
Blocks 33% Heat
Blocks 98%+ UV Light

Note:  The films listed above represent only the most common choices for this particular application.  This is not a complete list of films that Concord offers.  For a complete listing visit our Home & Office page or our Complete Catalog Page.  It's always a good idea to look at samples before you order.  If you would like to order a Concord Sample Deck, visit our See The Films page