A technological breakthrough, Energy Film and Glare Control are the only spectrally selective self-adhering window films available. Both films use nanoparticle technology to allow visible light wavelengths to pass through while “selecting” harmful ultraviolet and heat producing infrared wavelengths to absorb and block at the window. It applies without adhesives, and once installed it will remain in place until removed.
Energy Film
Energy Film is a transparent window film that reduces solar heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter while allowing maximum visible light into the room.
Glare Control
Glare Control uses the same patented nanoparticle technology as Energy Film and is also tinted for maximum solar heat gain reduction. It is ideal where a little less visible light is required.
The Cost Effective Alternative
Applies Without Adhesives
Energy Film and Glare Control adhere to any smooth surface, including glass, Plexiglas and Lexan. It is excellent for commercial buildings, homes, RV’s and boats.
There are no adhesives so installation and clean up are easy. Energy Film is perfect for Plexiglas and Lexan where removal of adhesives would ruin the surface. Energy Film reduces condensation on the window surface.
Energy Film Reduces Fading
No window film can eliminate all fading, but Energy Film significantly reduces harmful effects from the sun’s radiation.
What Causes Fading and How to Reduce It
Fading is caused by a variety of factors. The sun’s radiation is the major cause of fading. Most sources agree 40% of fading comes from UV (ultraviolet) rays, 25% comes from visible light rays, and 25% comes from infrared solar heat. This means the sun causes 90% of the effects of fading. The remaining 10% is caused by a number of things including indoor lighting, humidity and poor dye anchorage. There are no windows or window films that eliminate fading. As a general rule, window films reduce fading more than low-e windows because window films block more of the sun’s UV rays.
Energy Film blocks 98% of UV rays, 23% of visible light rays and 70% of infrared solar heat rays.
Glare Control blocks 98% of UV rays, 62% of visible light rays and 81% of infrared solar heat rays.
Both films reduce fading significantly but cannot eliminate fading entirely. To eliminate fading completely, an object must be placed in a dark, cold, airless room.
UV Radiation in Cloudy Climates and Winter
Clouds tend to block more visible rays and near-infrared rays than UV rays. Therefore, even in cloudy climates and during the winter, UV radiation causes fading damage. So, as long as it is light outside, UV radiation is still causing fading.
Summer and Winter Energy Savings
Energy Film and Glare Control are excellent at reducing summer solar heat gain. They also have heat retaining abilities in winter. Reducing summer heat gain and retaining winter heat loss lessens strain on heating and cooling systems, resulting in energy savings.
