What is your primary objective?

I want to protect my furnishings from fading.
I need to reduce the solar heat load.
I have a glare problem.
I want to prevent injury and damage from broken glass.
I need privacy.
I want to create a "one-way mirror" type of effect.

OR

I want to order A Sample Pack
I want to see the product specifications

OR

I have read all the examples below and I would like a suggestion on which film is best

Note:  In the application examples below, in each category the most effective film is listed first

• 40% Ultra Violet Light
• 25% Infa-Red Light
• 25% Visible Light
• 10% Other causes - not related to window films.

The extent to which any given window film blocks ultra-violet, infa-red and visible light, determines how well it will perform at slowing down the fading process.  It is important to note that in spite of claims made by some window film installers, no window films eliminate fading entirely, they simply slow the degradation by screening the light sources that contribute to the problem.  

All window films block at least 97% of the UV light.  Films which are darker and more reflective perform better.  By using a very light film, you will sacrifice some performance.   The key is to find the right balance.

If you do not care for the reflective look, go with a "happy medium" or lighter film.  They still block heat, but not as much as Silver 15%.  Also, if you still want people on the outside to be able to see in, choose a "happy medium film".

If you have a situation where you need to block the glare coming in, but you still want people on the outside to see in (such as a display window) you will have to strike a balance and choose a "happy medium."

The type of glazing you have will also have an impact on your decision.  If you have thermal insulated, double pane or laminated glass windows, you must choose from the list of approved films.  Overheating the window units may damage them.  You can reduce your risk by following these guidelines.

It is also worth mentioning that all window films add some measure protection.  All of our other films range from 1.5mil to 2.7 mil thick and can be very effective at preventing broken glass from flying all over the room in the event of breakage.

The reverse will happen at night if the lights are inside and it is dark outside.  When this occurs, people will be able to see into the lighted interior, but the people inside will not be able to see out.  For night time privacy, you will probably have to consider either a blind or a curtain, if you intend to turn on the inside lights.

The type of glazing you have will also have an impact on your decision.  If you have thermal insulated, double pane or laminated glass windows, you must choose from the list of approved films.  Overheating the window units may damage them.  You can reduce your risk by following these guidelines.

First, you need to increase the visible reflectivity of the glass.  Silver 15% film is perfect for this application.  The second (and most important) is to control the light ratio so the observers are in the dark.  We can use a police line up room as an example.  The suspects being observed are in a brightly lit room holding numbers in front of them.  The observers are behind a panel of reflective glass in total darkness.  The observers can see the suspects, but the suspects can not see the observers.  The suspects see only a mirror reflection of themselves.

The effect works perfectly unless somebody switches on the light in the dark observation room.  If that happens, the suspects can easily see right into the observation room and the effect is lost.