WINDOW FILM COMPARISON SITE
COMPARE THE WORLD'S TOP WINDOW FILM BRANDS
3M vs ASWF vs Avery Dennison vs Johnson Window Films vs Llumar vs SolarGard vs Suntek
Solar Control Films
460 Window Films Compared - performance and price
Solar control films are grouped into 8 categories - Clear Films, Neutral Grey Films, Reflective Silver Films, plus more.
For each film category we show the best film assessed against these four criteria:
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1. Best Film for Blocking Heat
Cool in summer - reduce heat gain
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2. Best Value Film
 Highest performance at lowest cost |
3. Least Reflective Film
If you don't like mirrored windows
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4. Best Film for Insulation
Warm in winter - reduce heat loss
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Performance Comparison Tables
Films in each category are compared against 13 key performance measures*
(Side by side comparison of film performance and price makes it easy to see which film is best for your job and your budget)
* all performance data is derived from manufacturers published data which has been independently tested and verified as true by government approved testing laboratories
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1. Compare Clear (untinted) Window Films (Visible light Transmission - VLT over 60%)
Why choose a clear window film?
1. These films block heat from entering a room and protect possessions against sun damage and fading.
2. Clear films do not change the external appearance of the building.
3. The installation of clear window film will not contravene the body corporate rules governing many apartments, home units and town houses.
4. The installation of clear window film will not spoil a beautiful view, day or night
5. Clear window films do not provide privacy
6. All clear films reduce heat loss (eg winter) to save energy - low-E films achieve enhanced heat loss reduction
Films available for both internal and external installation - films installed externally have a reduced life expectancy
Films to reduce the risk of break and entry crime and glass cut injury also providing rhe benefits of solar control
1.0 Clear Solar Films Reduce heat gain (eg in Summer) heat loss reduction (eg in Winter) and protect against sun damage and fading
The Best Clear Window Tinting Films for Solar Control
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) over 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
SolarGard LX70
PRO: This film achieves the highest heat reduction for a clear film.
CON: This film requires edge sealing when installed within 16km of salt water - silicon edge sealing is a specialist trade that ads to cost of the job
Price $172.69m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
(Highest heat reduction at lowest cost)
JWF Sunlight 70 nano-ceramic
PRO: This film costs 51% less than SolarGard LX70 and does not require edge sealing
CON: The film blocks 9% less heat than LX70
(50% vs 55% for LX70)
Price $85.00m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
3M Prestige 60
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: much higher cost
Price $162.35m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
Sumitomo Riko TW36a
PRO: This film insulates the glass and reduces heat loss by 41% (eg. in winter) and blocks 49% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: Whilrst best for heat reduction in this group, not highest heat loss reduction amongst Low-E Clear Films
Price $131.75m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
1.1 Low-E Clear Solar Films Enhanced Heat Loss Reduction (eg in Winter)
The Best Low-E Clear Window Tinting Films for Solar Control
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) over 60%
Best at Blocking Heat and
Best at Insulating against Heat Loss
Best at Insulating against Heat Loss
SolarGard Ecolux 70
Reduces heat entering into the room (in summer) and reduces heat loss from the room (in winter)
Price $203.17m2, incl GST
with WebQuote Discount
Best Value
Sumitomo Riko TW36a
Good at blocking heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and also insulating the glass to retain heat (eg. in winter)
Price $131.75m2, incl GST
with WebQuote Discount
Performance Comparison Table
3M has withdrawn from sale Thinsulate CC75 for residential installation
- The reasons are outlined in this 3M Tech Bulletin on Thinsulate
1.2 External Clear Solar Films Films suitable for external installation
The Best External Clear Window Tinting Films for Solar Control
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) over 60%
Highest Heat Reduction Film
Avery Dennison e-Lite 70 Xternal
Price $128.13m2, incl GST
with WebQuote Discount
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Please Note: This film needs edge sealing if located within 15km of salt water
Performance Comparison Table
1.3 Clear Solar Safety and Security Films 100 Micron Safety/Solar Film - FREE GLASS SAFETY CERTIFICATE
Solar Control Films constructed to Australian Standard AS1288 - the human impact safety standard
Solar Control Films constructed to Australian Standard AS1288 - the human impact safety standard
The Best Clear Film for Solar Control, Safety and Security
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) over 60%
Highest Heat Reduction Film
3M Ultra Prestige ULTRAPR S50 Safety Film
Price $231.57m2, incl GST
with WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2. Compare Neutral (Grey) Window Tinting Films - Light Grey to Very Dark Films (VLT up to 60%)
Why choose a Neutral (Grey) Window Film?
1. These films block heat from entering a room and protect possessions against sun damage and fading.
2. Neutral films with a Visible Light Tansmission (VLT) less than 25% provide day time privacy
3. Neutral Films with a VLT over 20% and less than 25% provide privacy without making a room "feel" dark
4. These films reduce glare
5. Neutral (grey) films darken the appearance of the window without creating silver reflections
6. All neutral films reduce heat loss (eg winter) to save energy - low-E films achieve enhanced heat loss reduction
Films available for both internal and external installation - films installed externally have a reduced life expectancy
Films to reduce the risk of break and entry crime and glass cut injury also providing rhe benefits of solar control
2.0 Very Lightly Tinted Solar Films - VLT 40% to 60%
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, does not provide privacy
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, does not provide privacy
The Best Very Lightly Tinted Window Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 40% to 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
SolarGard Stirling 40
PRO: This film blocks 63% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and insulates the the glass to reduce heat loss by 29% (eg. in winter)
CON: This film is reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss (winter) it is a winner.
Price $67.88m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF Legacy 40
PRO: The film blocks 11% less heat than Stirling 40
but costs 18.9% less. It is also a lot less reflective (29% less reflective)
CON: The film blocks 11% less heat than Stirling 40
(56% cf 63% for Stirling 40)
Price $55.07m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
3M Prestige 40
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: much higher cost
Price $148.51m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
SolarGard Stirling 40
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 29%t (eg. in winter) and blocks 29% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is reflective
Price $67.88m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3M has withdrawn from sale the 3M Ceramic film range (ie CM30, CM40, CM50)
2.1 Lightly Tinted Solar Films - VLT 25% to 40%
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, does not provide privacy
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, does not provide privacy
The Best Lightly Tinted Solar Window Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 25% to 40%
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Best for Blocking Heat
JWF Scenic View 25
PRO: This film blocks 67% of the heat entering a room and equals the Suntek SYDS 25 but at lower cost.
CON: This film is reflective
Price $50.55m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF Scenic View 25
PRO: This film offers the highest heat reduction at the lowest cost
CON: This film is reflective
Price $50.55m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
3M Prestige 40
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: much higher cost
Price$148.51m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
3M Affinity AF30
PRO: This film insulates the glass and reduces heat loss by 31% (eg. in winter) and blocks 61% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer). This film is not silver reflective but has a black reflective appearance.
CON: Nothing
Price $63.28m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2.2 Medium Tinted Solar Films - VLT 20% to 25%
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, provides privacy, does not make room "feel" dark
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, provides privacy, does not make room "feel" dark
The Best Medium Tinted Window Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 20% to 25%
These films block just enough light to provide day time privacy without making the room "feel" dark
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Best for Blocking Heat
SolarGard Sterling 20
PRO: This film blocks 76% of the heat entering a room
CON: This film is reflective - a black reflection, not a silver mirror reflection
Price $67.88m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF Sky 20
PRO: This film offers the second highest heat reduction to keep heat out (eg summer) and the best at retaining heat (eg winter)
CON: This film is reflective - but a black reflection, not a silver mirror reflection
Price $51.64m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
SolarGard Quantum 20
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: much higher cost
Price$71.00m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
ASWF Sky 20
PRO: This film insulates the glass and reduces heat loss by 31% (eg. in winter) and blocks 70% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer). This film is not silver reflective but has a black reflective appearance.
CON: Nothing
Price $51.64m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2.3 Dark Tinted Solar Film - VLT 10% to 20%
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, provides privacy, does make room "feel" darker
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, provides privacy, does make room "feel" darker
The Best Dark Tinted Window Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 10% to 20%
These films block the heat and provide day time privacy but will make the room "feel" darker
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Best for Blocking Heat
SunTek SYDS 15
PRO: This film blocks 82% of the heat entering a room
CON: This film is reflective
Price $55.17m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF Heatmaster Low-E
PRO: This film offers the second highest heat blocked (80%) at the lowest cost and is best for reducing heat loss (eg in winter)
CON: This film is reflective
Price $54.44m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
Avery Dennison NT Natura 15i
PRO: This film is only slightly more reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: Only blocks 62% heat
Price$57.21m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
JWF Heatmaster Low-E
PRO: This film insulates the glass and reduces heat loss by 46% (eg. in winter) and blocks 80% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer).
CON: This film is reflective
Price $54.44m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2.4 Very Dark Tinted Solar Films - VLT less than 10%
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, provides privacy, does not make room "feel" dark
Reduces heat and glare, reduces sun damage and fading, provides privacy, does not make room "feel" dark
The Best Very Dark Tinted Window Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 10%
These films block the heat and provide day time privacy but will make the room "feel" darker
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Best for Blocking Heat
ASWF Illusion (Silver Grey)
PRO: This film blocks 85% of the heat entering a room
CON: This film is reflective
Price $51.20m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF Sky 10
PRO: This film blocks 83% heat (cf 85% for the Illusion) and is also the best film for reducing heat loss (eg in winter)
CON: This film is reflective
Price $51.88m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
Avery Dennison NT Natura 15i
PRO: This film is only slightly more reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: The film blocks considerably less heat (70%) than the leaders in this category
Price$62.82m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
ASWF Sky 10
PRO: This film is the best for reducing heat loss by 31% (eg. in winter) and also blocks 83% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer).
CON: This film is reflective
Price $51.88m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2.5 Lightly Tinted External Solar Films - VLT 30% to 60% Lightly tinted films suitable for external installation
The Best Lghtly Tinted Window Films Suitable for External Installation
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 30% to 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
Avery Dennison e-Lite 45 External
PRO: This film blocks 61% of the heat entering a room which equals the 3M Prestige 40 but at lower cost. This film is not reflective
CON: This film is in the higher cost range
Price $108.91m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF Daylight Natural 35 External
PRO: This film does not offer the highest heat reduction but does offer the best value. It blocks 20% less heat than the e-Lite 45 or Prestige 40 (49% cf 61%) but costs 53% less than the e-Lite and approx 1/3 the cost of the Prestige 40. This film is not reflective
CON: Slightly less heat blocked than competitors
Price $51.40m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
3M Prestige 40 External
PRO: This film is equal best at blocking heat entering a room and also has the lowest reflection, being less reflective than clear glass. It provides a soft grey appearance. This film also provides the best heat loss reduction (eg in winter)
CON: Higher cost than competitors
Price$148.51m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
3M Prestige 40 External
PRO: This film insulates the glass and reduces heat loss by 24% (eg. in winter) and blocks 61% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) which is equal best. This film also has the lowest visible light reflection.
CON: Higher cost than competitors
Price $148.51m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2.6 Darker Tinted External Solar Films - VLT up to 30% Darker tinted films suitable for external installation
The Best Darker Tinted Window Films Suitable for External Installation
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 30%
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Best for Blocking Heat
Avery Dennison
Dual Reflective Grey 10 External
PRO: This film blocks 83% of the heat entering a room
CON: This film is reflective and will make the room feel very dark
Price $63.92m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF Daylight Natural 20 External
PRO: This film does not offer the highest heat reduction but does offer the best value. It blocks 24% less heat than the Grey 10 (63% cf 83%) and costs 21% less than the Grey 10 but, importantly, it will not make the room "feel" dark. This film is not reflective
CON: Slightly less heat blocked than competitors
Price $52.06m2 ,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
3M Prestige 20 External
PRO: This film has the lowest reflection, being less reflective than clear glass. It provides a soft grey appearance. This film also provides the best heat loss reduction (eg in winter)
CON: Higher cost than competitors
Price$148.51m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
3M Prestige 20 External
PRO: This film insulates the glass and reduces heat loss by 24% (eg. in winter) and blocks 63% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer). This film also has the lowest visible light reflection.
CON: Higher cost than competitors
Price $148.51m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2.7 Solar Safety Films 100 Micron Safety/Solar Film - FREE GLASS SAFETY CERTIFICATE
Solar Control Films constructed to Australian Standard AS1288 - the human impact safety standard
Solar Control Films constructed to Australian Standard AS1288 - the human impact safety standard
The Best Neutral (Grey) Solar Safety Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
JWF 100micron (4Mil)
Daylight Natural 20 Solar/Safety
PRO: This film has the highest heat reduction blocking 63% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and insulates the the glass to reduce heat loss by 23% (eg. in winter)
CON: Nothing of note
Price $52.71m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF 100micron (4Mil)
Daylight Natural 20 Solar/Safety
PRO: Highest heat reduction at lowest cost
CON: Nothing to note
Price $52.71m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
SolarGard 100micron (4Mil)
NR Smoke 35 Solar/Safety Film
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: Lowest heat reduction and much higher cost than other films in this category
Price $148.51m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
Llumar 100micron(4mil)
N1035 Solar/Safety
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 26% (eg. in winter) and blocks 53% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: Lower heat reduction and higher cost than Johnson Window Film
Price $67.88m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
2.8 Solar Security Films 175-200 Micron Security/Solar Film
Solar Control Films constructed to also provide Security
Solar Control Films constructed to also provide Security
The Best Neutral (Grey) Solar Security Window Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
3M Night Vision 25
ULTRA 600 Security Film
PRO: This film blocks 72% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and insulates the the glass to reduce heat loss by 27% (eg. in winter)
CON: This film is the highest cost and the most reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss reduction (winter) it is a winner.
Price $173.25m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF 200micron (8mil)
Nature 20 Solar/Security PRO: The film blocks 10% less heat than 3M NightVision 25 but is almost 1/3 the price.
CON: The film blocks 10% less heat than NightVision 25
(62% cf 72% for NightVision 25)
Price $60.54m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
SunTek 210 micron (8.5mil)
SY25 Solar/Security
PRO: This film is least reflective in this category and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: Not as effective as reducing heat loss
Price $62.02m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
3M Night Vision 25
ULTRA 600 Security Film
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 27% (eg. in winter) and blocks 72% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is reflective
Price $173.25m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3. Compare Reflective Silver (Mirrored) Films
Why choose a Reflective Silver Window Film?
1. Great value - Reflective Silver films offer the highest heat blocked for lowest cost
2. Proven technology that has been around since the 1960's.
3. These films block heat from entering a room and protect possessions against sun damage and fading.
4. Control glare and provide day time privacy
5. All Reflective Silver films reduce heat loss (eg winter) to save energy - low-E films achieve enhanced heat loss reduction
6. Silver Grey films allow one way mirror between adjoining rooms
7. Reflective Silver films with a VLT over 20% and less than 25% provide privacy without making a room "feel" dark
Films available for both internal and external installation - films installed externally have a reduced life expectancy
Films to reduce the risk of break and entry crime and glass cut injury also providing rhe benefits of solar control
3.0 Reflective Silver 20 Solar Films - VLT 20% Mirror like external appearance
The Best Darker Reflective Silver Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 30%
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Best for Blocking Heat
ASWF Reflection 20
PRO: This film blocks 84% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $47.86m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF Reflection 20
PRO: The film blocks the most heat for the lowest cost
CON: TThis film is silver reflective
Price $47.86m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
ASWF Reflection 20
PRO: This film is less reflective than other films in the category
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $47.86m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
SunTek Silver SDS20
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 29%t (eg. in winter) and blocks 29% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $51.58m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3.1 Reflective Silver 35 Solar Films - VLT 35% Mirror like external appearance
The Best Lighter Reflective Silver Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 30% to 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
Suntek Silver SDS35
PRO: This film blocks 63% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and insulates the the glass to reduce heat loss by 29% (eg. in winter)
CON: This film is reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss (winter) it is a winner.
Price $51.585m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF Reflection 35
PRO: The film blocks 11% less heat than Stirling 40
but costs 18.9% less. It is also a lot less reflective (29% less reflective)
CON: The film blocks 11% less heat than Stirling 40
(56% cf 63% for Stirling 40)
Price $47.86m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
SolarGard Silver 35
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: much higher cost
Price $61.49m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
Suntek Silver SDS35
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 29%t (eg. in winter) and blocks 29% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is reflective
Price $51.58m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3.2 Reflective Silver/Grey Solar Films One-Way Vision Films - Silver externally and Dark Grey internally
The Best Reflective Silver/ Grey (One-way Mirror) Films
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Best for Blocking Heat
ASWF Illusion
PRO: This film blocks 85% of the heat entering a room and provides a one-way mirror when installed in adjoining rooms
CON: This film is very reflective.
Price $51.20m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF Illusion
PRO: The filmhas the highest heat reduction for the lowest cost
CON: This film is very reflective.
Price $51.20m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
ASWF Illusion
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: This film is very reflective.
Price $51.20m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
SunTek DRMDS 7
PRO: This film is best at reducing heat loss (eg winter).
CON: This film is very reflective
Price $$55.12m2 ,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3.3 Low-E Reflective Silver Solar Films Reduce Heat Loss in Winter
The Best Low-E Reflective Silver Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
JWF Heatmaster Low-E
PRO: This film blocks 80% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and insulates the the glass to reduce heat loss by 46% (eg. in winter)
CON: This film is reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss (winter) it is a winner.
Price $54.44m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF Heatmaster Low-E
PRO: The film blocks 80% of the heat entering the room at lowest cost
CON: This film is reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss (winter) it is a winner.
Price $54.44m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
3M Low-E 20 Silver
PRO: This film is less reflective than other films in this category (53% VLR-E cf 56% for Heatmaster)
CON: much higher cost
Price $79.54m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
JWF Heatmaster Low-E
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 46% (eg. in winter) and blocks 80% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss (winter) it is a winner.
Price $54.44m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3.4 External Reflective Silver Solar Films Films suitable for external installation
The Best External Reflective Silver Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 60%
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Best for Blocking Heat
Llumar RHE20SIEHPR
Silver External film
PRO: This film blocks 83% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and insulates the the glass to reduce heat loss by 24% (eg. in winter)
CON: This film is reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss (winter) it is a winner.
Price $61.81m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF Solar Silver 20 EXTERNAL
PRO: The film blocks 8% less heat than Llumar Silver
but costs 23.8% less. It is also a lot less reflective.
CON: The film blocks 8% less heat than Llunar
(75% cf 83% for Llumar
Price $49.90m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
SolarGard Sentinel Plus Silver 35 OSW
PRO: This film is least reflective film in this category.
CON: Lower heat reduction and higher cost than other films in this category
Price $65.56m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
Llumar RHE20SIEHPR
Silver External film
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 24% (eg. in winter) and blocks 83% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is reflective
Price $61.81m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3.5 Reflective Silver Solar Safety Films 100 Micron Safety/Solar Film - FREE GLASS SAFETY CERTIFICATE
Solar Control Films constructed to Australian Standard AS1288 - the human impact safety standard
Solar Control Films constructed to Australian Standard AS1288 - the human impact safety standard
The Best Reflective Silver Solar Safety Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 30%
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Best for Blocking Heat
Suntek 100micron (4mil)
Silver 20 Safety Film
PRO: This film blocks 81% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $46.92m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
Sorry, currently unavailable
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Best Value
Suntek 100micron (4mil)
Silver 20 Safety Film
PRO: The film blocks the most heat for the lowest cost
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $46.92m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
Sorry, currently unavailable
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Least Reflective
JWF 100micron (4mil)
Solar Silver 35 Solar/Safety
PRO: This film is less reflective than the other films in the category
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $47.74m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
JWF 100micron (4mil)
Solar Silver 20 Solar/Safety
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 29% (eg. in winter) and blocks 77% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $50.12m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3.6 Reflective Silver Solar Security Films 175-200 Micron Security/Solar Film
Solar Control Films constructed to also provide Security
Solar Control Films constructed to also provide Security
The Best Reflective Silver Solar Security Films
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 0% to 30%
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Best for Blocking Heat
ASWF 200micron (8mil)
Silver 20 Solar/Security
PRO: This film blocks 82% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $56.35m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF 200micron (8mil)
Silver 20 Solar/Security
PRO: The film blocks the most heat for the lowest cost
CON: TThis film is silver reflective
Price $56.35m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
SunTek 200micron (8mil)
Silver 20 Solar/Security
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 23% (eg. in winter) and blocks 77% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: This film is silver reflective
Price $59.66m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
Suntek has temporarily withdrawn from sale the Suntek Solar Safety/Security film range
4. Compare Reflective Bronze Films
Why choose a Reflective Bronze Window Film?
1. Bronze appearance suits the style of many modern homes
2. These films block heat from entering a room and protect possessions against sun damage and fading.
3. Provide day-time privacy
4. Control glare and provide day time privacy
5. Reflective Bronze films reduce heat loss (eg winter) to save energy - low-E films achieve enhanced heat loss reduction
6. Bronze films with a VLT over 20% and less than 25% provide privacy without making a room "feel" dark
Films available for both internal and external installation - films installed externally have a reduced life expectancy
The Best Reflective Bronze Films
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Best for Blocking Heat
SolarGard Solar Bronze 20
PRO: This film blocks 78% of the heat entering a room
CON: This film has a reflective bronze appearance
Price $67.88m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
JWF Sunset Bronze SB20
PRO: The film blocks 1% less heat than Solar Bronze 20 but costs 25% less.
CON: Nothing much, a little more reflective and a little less heat loss reduction than some others
Price $50.55m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
ASWF Horizon Bronze 35
PRO: This film is less reflective than other films in this category
CON: Lower heat reduction than Solargard and JWF films
Price $51.53m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
Suntek IDS 35 Bronze
PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 32% (eg. in winter) and blocks 62% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: Lower heat reduction than Solargard and JWF films
Price $56.59m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
5. Compare All External Films
Why choose an External Window Film?
External window films are exposed to the weather and deteriorate at about twice the rate as films installed internally. So why would you choose an external film?
- Where the window cannot be accessed internally an external grade of film may be installed - most manufacturers produce an external grade for their most popular solar films.
- Where a window is double glazed and film in installed on the internal glass surface, seal failure can occur if the space between the panes of glass overheats. It can be safer to install an external grade of film to block the heat before it enters the glazing system.
- Where there is a risk of thermal stress leading to glass breakage the installation of an external grade of film will reduce the risk of breakage by blocking the heat before entering the glazing system.
5.2 Lighter Tinted External Solar Films - VLT 30% to 60%s
5.3 Darker Tinted External Solar Films - VLT 0% to 30%s
6. Compare All Ceramic Films
Why choose a Ceramic Window Film?
As shown in the performance tables, ceramic window films do not achieve the highest heat protection but they are often the least reflective. The main benefit of ceramic window films is they do not corrode and do not need to be edge sealed when exposed to salt laden air. Many metalised films, which provide the highest heat protection, require edge sealing with a clear silicone adhesive when installed within 15kn of salt water, which significantly increases the cost of the job.
6.0 Ceramic Solar Films Ceramic films do not corrode, which makes them suitable for installation near salt water
The Best Ceramic Window Films for Solar Control
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) over 60%
3M has withdrawn from sale the 3M Ceramic film range (ie CM30, CM40, CM50)
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Best for Blocking Heat
3M Ceramic CM30
PRO: This film achieves the highest heat reduction (59%) for a ceramic film.
CON: Does not provide day time privacy
Price $76.37m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best Value
ASWF Legacy 40
PRO: This film costs 39% less than 3M CM30 while blocking 3% less heat (59%
CON: Does not provide day time privacy
Price $55.07m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Least Reflective
ASWF Legacy 60
PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective
CON: Does not provide day time privacy
Price $55.07m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Best for Insulation
JWF Sunlight 70 ceramic
PRO: This film insulates the glass and reduces heat loss by 27% (eg. in winter) and blocks 50% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)
CON: Does not provide day time privacy. While it is best for heat loss reduction in this group, it is not the highest heat loss reduction film compared with some other Low-E Clear Films
Price $85.00m2,
incl GST and after WebQuote Discount
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Performance Comparison Table
3M has withdrawn from sale the 3M Ceramic film range (ie CM30, CM40, CM50)
7. Compare All Low-E Films
Why choose a Low-E Window Film?
Low-E window films insulate the window to reduce the heat loss through the glass in winter. While all window films provide an insulation barrier against the cold air outside and reduce the heat loss through the glass by about 25%, low-E films create winter windows and reduce the heat loss through the glass by over 40%.
7.0 Low-E Solar Films Films to reduce heat loss (eg winter)
8. Compare Films for Skylites
Why choose a Window Film for Plastic surfaces?
Most window film will not adhere to a non-glass surface - the film will look great for 2-3 weeks and then peel off due to the off-gasses generated by polycarbonate and acrylic. A special window film is required for adherance to these surfaces.
8.0 Films for Skylites Films suitable for installation on Polycarbonate, Acrylic and Glass
