Keep Your Building Cooler This Summer With Solar Window Film
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Get Your QuoteA smarter way to reduce heat, glare and discomfort — without replacing your windows
With temperatures rising, many buildings face the same challenges: overheated rooms, excessive glare on screens and spaces that become uncomfortable during sunny periods.
FASTSIGNS® Portsmouth supplies and installs high-performance solar films designed to reduce heat build-up, improve comfort and help protect interiors from UV damage. Suitable for offices, schools, commercial buildings and public spaces, these specialist films offer a practical and cost-effective way to improve the performance of existing glazing.
Whether you're looking to create a more comfortable workplace, improve conditions for students, or make public-facing spaces more enjoyable for visitors, solar control film provides an effective solution without the cost and disruption of replacing your windows.
Examples of Our Work
Reduce Heat Build-Up
Help minimise the amount of solar energy entering through your windows, creating cooler, more comfortable indoor environments during periods of strong sunshine.
Reduce Glare
Cut distracting glare on computer screens, interactive displays and workstations, helping employees, visitors and customers stay comfortable and productive throughout the day.
Improve Energy Efficiency
By reducing heat gain through glazing, solar films can help lessen the demand on air conditioning systems during warmer months.
Enhance Year-Round Comfort
Selected films can also help reduce heat loss through glass during colder months, helping maintain a more consistent indoor temperature throughout the year.
Protect Interiors
Help protect furniture, flooring, displays, artwork and interior finishes from fading by reducing exposure to harmful UV rays.
Find the Right Film For Your Building
FAQs
Will film make rooms darker?
That depends on the film you choose. Many modern films are designed to reduce heat and glare while maintaining high levels of natural daylight. The number to look for is the VLT%. You can see an approximation of the effect of different VLT percentages below.
Can film be applied to existing windows?
Yes. It is installed directly onto existing glazing, making it a cost-effective alternative to replacing windows.
Does it help reduce screen glare?
Yes. Solar control films are particularly effective in offices, classrooms, reception areas and other environments where screen visibility is important.
Will it provide privacy?
Some reflective options can improve daytime privacy while still allowing occupants to see out.
How long does installation take?
Installation times vary depending on the size and complexity of the project, but most installations can be completed with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.
Professional Installation from FASTSIGNS® Portsmouth
From initial consultation through to installation, we provide a complete service tailored to your building and requirements.
Our team can help with:
- • Understanding your building's challenges and priorities
- • Recommending suitable film options
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• Providing samples and product guidance
- • Professional installation by experienced specialists
- • Ensuring a clean, efficient installation process
- • Delivering a high-quality finish with minimal disruption
Whether you're responsible for an office, school, healthcare facility,
retail environment or public building, we'll help you find the right solution
for your space. Suitable for:
- • Offices and workplaces
- • Schools, colleges and universities
- • Healthcare facilities
- • Retail environments and showrooms
- • Public buildings
- • Leisure and hospitality venues
- • Commercial properties
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for Your Building?
Every glazing system and building environment is different. We can provide samples, explain the performance differences between films, and recommend the most suitable solution based on your glazing, building orientation, and objectives.
Whether your priority is reducing heat, controlling glare, improving privacy, or maintaining the appearance of your windows, we'll help you make an informed decision. The table helps you compare various options.
TSER - TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY REJECTION
The percentage of total solar energy (including UV) that is rejected by the film. Higher is better as long as the VLT is not too low.
VLT - VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION
The amount of visible light that passes through the film. Higher percentages allow more natural light into the room.
LES RATIO - LIGHT TO ENERGY SOLAR RATIO
The ratio of visible light to solar energy that gets through. Higher is better because you get more visible light for each unit of heat.
Solar protective films specially developed for building windows are composed of rigid polyester, thus offering easy indoor and outdoor application.
These films boast remarkable durability to up to 10 years and high technicality, blocking UV rays up to 99%. This special range offers numerous benefits: UV protection, temperature control, privacy, brightness, decoration, safety (against glass breakage, thermal shocks, intrusion, scratches).
Ultra-transparent film, tinted mirror or one-way mirror appearance, dichroic effect... depending on your need Fastsigns Portsmouth offer a high-quality solution for any type of glazing.
Ready to Make Your Space More Comfortable?
If you've been experiencing overheating rooms, uncomfortable working conditions or excessive glare, now is the ideal time to explore your options.
Talk to FASTSIGNS® Porstmouth about solar film solutions designed around your building, budget and performance requirements.
Contact us today to arrange a consultation or request a quotation.
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