If You Want To Reduce Glare As Much As Possible, Which Window Film Should You Choose?

by Liz Seyi Digital marketing manager

As will be appreciated by anyone who has ever needed to make a decision on the most suitable Window Film To Reduce Glare for a particular building, it is by no means only the glare reduction statistics for a range of films that will guide the ultimate choice of which product to order.

Nonetheless, it is still instructive to look closely at these figures when you are specifying window film for a building where glare could otherwise be a major problem. It is also important to inform yourself as to which of our window films are geared towards glare reduction at all.

Which window films of ours are unsuitable for reducing glare?

One category of window film among our present offerings here at Opalux that does not lend itself well to significant glare reduction, is our clear heat control film. These products are, however, otherwise state-of-the-art, due to their effectiveness at rejecting solar heat and ultraviolet (UV) rays while still preserving a ‘natural’ appearance with a high level of visibility through the glass.

They are not, though, window films to purchase if glare reduction is a priority. Indeed, the typical buyer of such films will either be unconcerned about glare, or will have ensured it is dealt with by other means, such as the use of curtains, blinds and awnings.

So, how do our other products compare?

If you are seeking out glass window film to reduce glare, it is ultimately either our solar reflective or low-mirror films that you will be choosing between. Our Reflective – Silver 20 film (SO-20RS-iSR), for example, is capable of decreasing glare by a whopping 82%, while its Lower Mirror – Neutral Grey 20 (SO-20NG-iSR) counterpart is similarly impressive, providing 80% glare reduction.

There is, however, another category of heat and glare control film here at Opalux that is aimed at those whose windows aren’t glass at all. For polycarbonate windows and rooflights, such as those found on conservatories, we can offer such highly effective products as External Reflective Silver 20 for Polycarbonate (SO-20RS-eBFSR), which delivers its own very impressive glare reduction of 81%.

Don’t accept anything less than the best in window film

All in all, whatever your exact requirements may be when you are in the market for window film to reduce glare – even beyond the glare reduction requirement itself – you can be sure of being guided to the right choice with the assistance of our team here at Opalux.

Get in touch directly with our friendly and informed professionals now to discuss your needs from your next window film, whether you are a specifier or end user. When you do, we will be able to arrange a free survey and quotation, so that you also benefit from the very best value for money.