Tinted Film For House And Office Windows: The Reflective Tinted Film & Nano Ceramic Window Film
- UV GARD
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 11
A common question that usually comes to mind when you are planning to install heat rejection window films for your house or office windows - the reflective tinted films or the nano ceramic films?
Reflective tinted films and nano ceramic films are fundamentally composed of polyester (PET) film. The distinction lies in the nano particles sputtered and laminated between the PET layers: one incorporates metallic particles, while the other uses ceramic particles.
The debates about both films are completely unnecessary, as each one possesses its own distinct qualities and serves a different purpose. Therefore, deciding between nano ceramic and reflective tinted film comes down to personal preference.
Let's keep things straightforward and right to the point.
Choose the reflective tinted film when your primary needs are maximum heat rejection and indoor privacy.
Alternatively, choose the nano ceramic film if a clear window view is your primary requirement, and you're willing to sacrifice some heat rejection performance, forgo the privacy advantage, and pay extra for the premium nano ceramic technology.
Reflective and nano ceramic films reject heat in distinct ways. Reflective tinted films are designed to directly reflect solar heat away from the windows. In contrast, nano ceramic films absorb the solar heat and then dissipate it both inwardly and outwardly, then cool off quickly through air ventilation.
Therefore, a room equipped with nano ceramic film but lacking adequate cool air ventilation will feel warmer than the one with reflective tinted films installed. It's advisable to keep the air conditioning running most of the time, as is common in offices and commercial buildings.
The same theory applies when you're caught in a traffic jam in the afternoon. The car's cabin will gradually heat up because the airflow is reduced, and relying solely on the air conditioning often isn't quick enough to disperse the heat. The temperature will only return to normal once the traffic starts moving more smoothly.
Although the reflective tinted films excel at heat rejection and privacy, but they aren't perfect for every situation. They aren't ideal for locations requiring high visible light and clear window views, such as shopfronts and showrooms that need to display products, high-rise buildings with stunning night views, and luxury lobbies intended to impress walk-in customers.
The film's reflectance is extremely high, resembling a mirror on one side. The brighter side is always visible from the darker side, whereas the darker side is not visible from the brighter side. When standing on the brighter side, you will always see a mirror. This is why indoor privacy is effective during the day but not at night, and the opposite is true at night.
Thus, the initial step is to determine your primary need: do you prioritize a clear window view or indoor privacy? Once you've decided, you can choose the color and specifications that fit your glass windows.
Interested in learning more about the films? Contact us today for a free consultation and price estimates.
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