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More comfortable perimeter space.
Less solar heat coming through the glass.
Solutions · Solar Control & Energy Performance
Cut solar heat gain without replacing a single pane.
Solar control films for existing commercial and government glazing: cooler perimeter zones, less glare and better-performing glass, specified across multiple manufacturers and installed with minimal disruption to occupants.
The problem
When the glass is the problem.
South- and west-facing rooms that overheat by mid-afternoon. Tenants complaining about hot and cold spots. Blinds closed all year. Cooling equipment working hardest on the sunniest days. Replacing glazing fixes it, at a cost and disruption that rarely makes sense for glass that is otherwise sound.
The outcome
What solar control film changes.
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Lower solar load on cooling.
Actual savings depend on the building; we don't quote savings we haven't modelled or measured.
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Daylight without the glare.
Films chosen by visible light transmission, so you control how much light comes in.
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Year-round options.
Low-e films also reduce heat loss through glass in winter.
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UV protection.
Slows fading of finishes.
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A facade that still looks right.
Neutral, spectrally selective and low-reflectance options.
Options we specify
Options we specify.
Authorized XPEL dealer. We also install Madico, Solar Gard and SunTek films.
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Spectrally selective
High light, lower heat.
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Low-e / insulating
Summer and winter performance.
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Dual-reflective
Stronger heat and glare control.
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Exterior-applied
Where interior application isn't suitable.
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Combined solar + safety
Before we recommend
What we check before we recommend.
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Glass make-up
Single, insulated, tinted, low-e, laminated, tempered.
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Compatibility
Glass-to-film compatibility and thermal-stress risk.
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Warranties
Window and IGU warranty considerations.
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Orientation
Which elevations actually need treatment.
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Appearance rules
Exterior appearance rules: heritage, landlord.
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Access
Floor heights, lifts or scaffolding, occupied space.
For Architects & GCs
Spec and submittal support.
Energy code compliance is your design team's call. We supply the product data your energy modeller needs.
Manufacturer specification sections
Available on request. 08 87 13 Solar Control Films · 08 87 00 Glazing Surface Films
NFRC-rated data
VLT, SHGC and U-value, where the manufacturer provides it.
Film samples and sample panels on request
Warranty documents for close-out
Pricing structured to your bid form
How pricing works
Why we price the job, not just the square foot.
Two buildings with the same glass area can price very differently. Every proposal accounts for film type, glass type and pane sizes, floor heights and access equipment, phased work, removal of old film and site requirements. Upload drawings or elevations and we can return budget pricing before a site visit, then firm it up after the survey.
Upload Drawings / Request Budget PricingFAQ
Straight answers before you call.
Will film void my window warranty?
It can, depending on the glass and the window maker's terms. We check glass type and compatibility first, and film manufacturers offer warranty programs on approved applications.
Can you work in an occupied building?
Yes. We phase work by floor or zone.
Is it worth it compared with new glazing?
For sound glass, film is usually far less disruptive. If the glass itself is the real problem, we'll tell you.
Do you do houses or small storefronts?
No. We focus on larger commercial and government projects.
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