Saint-Gobain’s Sun Control Films, often under the Solar Gard brand, offer dual benefits: Sun Control (heat/UV rejection, glare reduction for energy saving and comfort) and Safety/Security (holding shattered glass together to prevent injury from breakage, intrusion, or blasts). These durable polyester films provide UV protection (like SPF 285), improve energy efficiency, and protect interiors from fading, working as an invisible shield for homes, vehicles, and buildings.
Key Features & Benefits
- Sun Control: Reduces solar heat, blocks over 99% of UV rays, cuts glare, lowers cooling costs, and protects interiors from fading.
- Safety & Security: Prevents glass from shattering into dangerous shards upon impact (accidents, storms, vandalism, blasts) by holding fragments together.
- Energy Efficiency: Helps maintain cooler indoor temperatures, reducing reliance on air conditioning.
- Privacy & Appearance: Available in various tints, from clear to reflective, offering daytime privacy and enhancing building aesthetics.
- UV Protection: Offers significant protection, equivalent to high SPF sunscreens, guarding skin and furnishings.
How They Work
- Solar Control: Special coatings and tints reflect and absorb solar energy, keeping interiors cooler.
- Security: Thicker films (e.g., 7 or 8 mil) create a strong layer that binds broken glass, making it harder to penetrate and safer.
Applications
- Residential & Commercial Buildings: Windows, facades, balconies, offices.
- Automotive: Windshields, side windows for UV protection, safety, and glare reduction.
Product Examples
- Solar Gard: A key brand within Saint-Gobain offering these films, with series like Armorcoat for security.
In essence, Saint-Gobain’s films enhance comfort, save energy, and provide a crucial layer of protection for glass surfaces in various environments.