Throughout the year, the sun can impact our ability to work productively. Whilst the worst some people experience may be difficulty in watching their TV at particular times of the day, others may be faced with a more costly problem. Businesses may find that their productivity takes a dip due to an inability of their staff to view computer screens and equipment.

3M™ Sun Control Window Films, Prestige Series provides the best balance between maximum light transmission and heat rejection. Our films feature nano-technology which significantly reduces heat while leaving the window appearance virtually unchanged.

Protect homes and offices from heat gain through windows and glazed doors with 3M™ Sun Control Window Films, Prestige Series. Our metal free solar window films provide the best balance between maximum light transmission and heat rejection. Featuring multi-layered, nanotechnology to reduce heat, they allow plenty of light in for a more comfortable environment. Their performance accelerates as the sun’s angle increases, which means the need for greater protection and comfort is met as required – rejecting up to 97% of the sun’s infrared light, up to 60% of the heat coming through your windows, and helping to provide energy savings by reducing the use of air conditioning. These films block up to 99.9% of damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays to reduce fading in interiors and furnishings. They keep you cool, comfortable and won’t interfere with mobile phone, GPS and satellite radio reception.

• Rejects up to 97% of sun’s infrared light to provide energy savings, enhanced comfort and protection
• Blocks up to 99.9% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that cause fading, helping to extend the life of furnishings
• Protects occupants from high heat, while helping to reduce air conditioning costs
• High transparency of the window films maintains the original look of the building
• Innovative heat protection in summer, negligible heat loss during winter
• Completely metal free construction, no corrosion, no signal interference

Serious potential consequences

The potential consequences of solar glare can even have tragic consequences such as those highlighted in the article below. 

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Combating solar glare

The good news is that an affordable solution exists which has been designed to combat the effects of the low-lying sun. This is evidenced in a recent project that we completed at Walton High in Milton Keynes.

What was the issue?

Walton High has a number of high-level windows in the I.T. classrooms. This was causing glare and reflection on the computer screens making their use uncomfortable for students.

As a result, the plain paper was being taped to the windows by teachers as a temporary fix, which made them unsightly.  Blinds were not a solution because of the controls needed to open and close at a high level and cleaning would have been difficult as well.

Providing an effective solution

We made an informed recommendation of the installation of Titan05 dual-reflective window film which would help to reduce up to 92% of the sun’s glare and then took the necessary steps to ensure that the installation ran smoothly with no disruptions whilst being carried out to a high professional standard at all times.

How effective were the results?

The film has been very effective in making the display screens easier to read and has achieved exactly what was required.

In addition, it has also helped to reduce the heat from the sun during the summer months. These additional benefits resulted in the installation of more film in other areas of the school for solar control and student privacy.

Additional Examples

Another high-profile example of the negative effects of the sun’s glare and how they can be tackled are highlighted in a recent case study that was added to our blog.

For more details on this project, please visit our case study titled – A ‘Triumph’ For Solar Control Window Film!.