What’s the difference between standard window tinting films and Smart Films?
Standard window tinting films work by shading, much like shade cloth, and block (or reflect) all parts of the solar spectrum. This means the higher the heat protection provided by the film, the more visible light is also blocked and this can make a room feel dark.
Smart Films has been engineered to transmit the parts of the sun's spectrum we want - such as visible light - while blocking others - such as ultraviolet and infrared radiation. This means Smart Films can block the heat and allow through the natural light so the room won’t feel dark. Typically, a Smart Film that achieves the same heat reduction as a standard window tinting film will allow through twice as much light. Find out more - How do solar control window tinting films work?
How can I choose the best solar control film for my home?
Solar control window tinting films were originally designed to reduce heat and fading and provide privacy however, today solar control films are designed to perform many different tasks. Some of the performance characteristics built into the film may prevent the window tinting film from achieving your other priorities.
Since most window tinting films, to varying degrees, will provide heat and fading protection, the most important consideration in choosing a film is often the Visible Light Transmission (VLT)
We have prepared a chart to help you identify your priorities and the films that will best meet your requirements. Find out more - Priorities Checklist
Protection from UV rays
Most films will block 99% of the damaging ultra violet light, which along with other factors, contributes to the fading of carpets, furniture, timber and furnishings. By blocking the UV rays and reducing heat transfer, window tinting films help protect your possessions and preserve the value of your home. Find out more - How do window tinting films protect against fading.
Solar control films save energy and therefore lower greenhouse gas emissions - You can help save the environment
Windows are one of two major sources of heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter (the other is the roof). Window tinting is the most cost effective form of building insulation and will significantly improve the thermal performance of the windows. Homes and offices are cooler in summer with window tinting, rejecting up to 94% of the sun's infrared (heat) radiation, and are warmer in winter, preventing up to 30% of heat loss.
Where a building is air-conditioned, the installation of window tinting will reduce the heat load on the air conditioner and save energy. This will reduce your electricity bill and because you consume less energy you help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power stations which contributes to global warming. The typical pay back in commercial building is 2 - 3 years.
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The Smart Films range of films 
Standard films made by 3M, Johnson Professional Films and SolarGard 
Safety and Security films
Decorative and Frosted films
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