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Solar Control Window Film (Fading, Heat & Glare)

Not only do solar films protect against harmful glare and UV rays, they also enhance a building’s overall energy savings.

Interactive demo

Watch the sun bounce off.

Toggle the film on and off. UV and most of the heat are rejected at the glass, while daylight still fills the room.

Interactive: what window film does to sunlight
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Figures from Sonny’s FAQ: films we install stop 99.9% of damaging UV rays and can reduce the heat entering your home by up to 80%. Actual performance depends on the film selected.

Fading, heat & glare

Sunglasses for your windows.

There are several serious reasons to consider Solar Control for your home or business. Not only do solar films protect against harmful glare and UV rays, they also enhance a building’s overall energy savings. Our solar control films will meet your needs and enhance the quality of your life, whether at home or work.

Using a solar control film is like adding a pair of sunglasses to your home or office. These films help to reduce fading, heat, and glare, while lowering energy costs. In fact, our team will provide a complete energy analysis and projected ROI on medium to large commercial jobs to help your business realize some energy savings and boost its bottom line.

Bright living space with solar control window film

Benefits

What solar film does for you.

  • Stops 99.9% of damaging UV rays
  • Reduces heat entering by up to 80%
  • Cuts glare on screens and TVs
  • Lowers heating and AC costs
  • Protects floors, art and furniture
  • Keeps merchandise from fading

Featured films

Madico Sunscape Select solar films.

As a premier installer for MADICO, we are one of the few dealers in the area able to offer the prestigious Sunscape Select line of window films, for clients looking to maximize the performance of the film.

Designer Grey (DG)

Neutral grey film, excellent for residential applications where heat and fade protection is desired with minimal change to the look of the windows. Works great on commercial buildings and storefronts as well.

Star Light (SL)

Maximum heat, fade & glare reduction with less interior reflectivity and back shine. Excellent for both residential and commercial applications.

Solar Bronze (SB)

Neutral bronze film with excellent heat reduction and insulating properties. The SB series works great on both residential and commercial projects and looks excellent on a brick facade.

Purelite (PR)

Spectrally selective film provides optimum heat reduction with minimal reduction to the visible light transmission. Perfect when a dramatic heat reduction is needed but you want to protect your view and maximize the amount of light coming into the space.

We also install SolarGard Hilite, Sterling and Panorama films, plus Llumar and Vista. See all products →

Our work

Solar Control projects.

Living room with solar window filmPenthouse windows with solar filmSunlit home with solar filmSloped glass atrium with solar control film

FAQ

Common questions.

What does fade control mean?

New window films installed by Sonny’s Glass Tinting will stop 99.9% of the damaging UV rays and slow down the fading process.

How do window films provide heat protection?

A window film can reduce the amount of heat entering your home by up to 80%.

Free estimates in 1–2 days

Ready to talk window film?

Give us a call to discuss your commercial or residential needs and we will determine which products will best deliver the solutions you’re looking for.

Call Sonny’s today 781-233-3647
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