Films that will reduce heat and fading but won't change the view (day or night), won't change the external appearance of the building (Body Corporate requirement), and won't impede visibility into a showroom (no privacy effect).
BENEFITS: HEAT Protection | FADING Protection | Almost INVISIBLE (when viewed internally and externally)RANSMISSION - VLT - OVER 60%)
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These films are almost invisible when installed and are popular for:
- Heat and fading protection for homes with a beautiful view
- Heat and fading protection in home units, apartments and buildings that must comply with Body Corporate rules
- Retailers seeking to protect stock from sun damage and fading without impeding showroom visibility
BENEFITS: HEAT Protection | FADING Protection | Almost INVISIBLE (when viewed internally and externally) PLUS insulating the window against heat loss in winter
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| Performance Assessment | Gold | Silver | Bronze | ||
| COMPANY | SmartFilms | Solar Gard | 3M | SmartFilms | |
| FILM | 3mm clear glass | Mirecool LU 75 | Ecolux® 70 | Thinsulate CC75 | Mirecool LU 74 |
| Country of Origin | Europe | USA | USA | Europe | |
| COMING Q2 2020 | |||||
| Independently tested? (1) | European standards EN410 and EN673 | WERS | WERS | European standards EN410 and EN673 | |
| VLT % (2) | 89% |  75% | 68% | 74% | 74% |
| VLR % (3) | 8% | Internal 9% | Internal 4% | Internal 12% | Internal 9% |
| External 13% | External 15% | ||||
| UV block % (4) | 25% Uva | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| U-Value (5) | 5.9 | 3.27 | 3.46 | 3.6 | 3.38 |
| TSER % (6) (Heat) | 14% | 53% | 52% | 47% | 46% |
| Edge Sealing required? (see (a) below) | No | Yes | No | No | |
| Sales Rep Price $M2 | $185.80 | $212.28 | $221.97 | $177.09 | |
| You pay | You pay | You pay | You pay | ||
| WebQuote Price | $157.95 | $180.47 | $188.70 | $150.55 | |
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| Notes | |||||
| (a) Due to the inclusion of compounds that can corrode when exposed to salty air, some films require edge sealing when installed within 16km (10 miles) of the sea, or within 16km (10 miles) of brackish rivers and estuaries. Edge sealing with clear silicone adhesive is a specialised glazing skill and will add to the installation cost, if required. | |||||
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Low-E window films insulate the glass to reduce heat loss in winter, while still offering the benefits of clear window films