Polycarbonate Windows Require The Application Of A Specialised Window Film

If there is one surface that can present particular issues for those looking to apply window films for such purposes as rejecting solar heat, combatting glare, and reducing the need to use energy for cooling, it might well be polycarbonate. 

After all, there are many people who don’t necessarily realise that if they attempt to apply to polycarbonate a window film that has been designed for glass, the adhesive on the film will fail to adhere to the polycarbonate. As a consequence, the window film will bubble up in a manner of days, presenting an unsightly appearance as a result. 

So, if there is a setting that would benefit from the installation of the right window films, but the windows or rooflights are made from plastic instead of glass, what product should be used instead? 

Here at Stockfilms, we are pleased to make available two suitable solar control window films for polycarbonate surfaces: Reflective Silver 20 and SunCool, both courtesy of the Opalux brand.

What makes Opalux’s window films for polycarbonates so special and effective? 

In the case of both the Opalux solar control window films in our range that were designed and made specifically for polycarbonates, a special adhesive is incorporated.

However, both these window films offer various further sophisticated features and benefits:

• External Reflective Silver 20 for Polycarbonate is designed to be applied to the outside surface of most rigid polycarbonate glazing substrates. This is an especially useful window film in settings that necessitate greater control over problems with heat and glare. It filters as much as 99% of ultraviolet (UV) light, while reducing glare by 81% and rejecting 78% total solar energy. The appearance from the outside is silver reflective, while from the inside, it is a much subtler, light tint. 
• SunCool for Polycarbonate is designed to be applied to the inside surface of a variety of polycarbonate substrates. In common with the aforementioned externally applied film, it is a particularly useful product for combating issues with heat and glare. Along with the up to 99% UV rejection that it achieves – a vital feature for prolonging the lifespan of interior furnishings – this film drives down glare by 89% and rejects 78% total solar energy. It has a satin finish – thereby minimising the visual impact – and produces a translucent, tinted grey effect during the day. 

For buying advice and to place an order for these window films, simply contact us 

If you are unsure as to which of these window films for polycarbonate surfaces might be the best solution for your intended setting and circumstances, please enquire to our customer service team. We will be pleased to help ensure you select the most appropriate product, and can answer any technical questions you may have. 

You can call us for a quote – or to request a free A4 sample of the window film that interests you before you commit to a purchase – by calling 020 8441 0449 today.