Sunshield Window Film recently completed a residential solar control window film installation in Bedworth, treating a large area of modern glazing to help combat excessive solar heat and glare.
The property featured eight bifold glazed panels, including a striking corner return comprising four bifolds, together with a large 3 metre x 2 metre ceiling lantern.
For the bifold windows, we installed N1040 window film, while the overhead ceiling lantern was treated with N120SRDCDF solar control window film. Using different films allowed us to provide a solution suited to each area of glazing.
Window Film for Eight Bifold Panels
Large bifold doors are a fantastic way to introduce natural daylight and create an open connection between a home and garden. However, the extensive area of glass can also allow significant amounts of solar energy into the property.
At this Bedworth property, there were eight bifold panels in total, with four forming an impressive corner return. This created a substantial glazed area exposed to sunlight.
Sunshield Window Film professionally installed N1040 window film across the eight bifold panels, providing a neat and consistent finish while retaining the contemporary appearance of the glazing.
Solar control window film provides a practical way of improving the performance of suitable existing glazing without replacing the bifold units or permanently obscuring them with blinds.
Solar Control Film for a 3m x 2m Ceiling Lantern
The property also featured a substantial 3 metre by 2 metre ceiling lantern, providing approximately six square metres of overhead glazing.
Although roof and ceiling lanterns are excellent for filling a room with natural light, their position can mean prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. During warmer and brighter weather, this can contribute to excessive solar heat gain and uncomfortable glare within the room below.
For the ceiling lantern, we installed N120SRDCDF solar control window film.
Treating the roof glazing helps control the effects of solar energy at the glass, making it a particularly useful solution for homeowners who want to continue benefiting from their ceiling lantern without relying solely on blinds or other internal shading.
Different Window Films for Different Glazing
Professional window film installation isn't necessarily about applying the same product to every pane of glass.
The vertical bifold glazing and overhead ceiling lantern at this property had different requirements. We therefore installed N1040 to the eight bifold panels and N120SRDCDF to the 3m x 2m ceiling lantern.
Selecting an appropriate film for each area provides a tailored solar control solution while maintaining the property's bright and modern appearance.
Reducing Heat and Glare Through Large Areas of Glass
Modern extensions and open-plan living spaces increasingly incorporate large bifold doors, rooflights and ceiling lanterns. While these architectural features create impressive light-filled spaces, excessive solar gain can make rooms uncomfortable during sunny periods.
Depending on the existing glazing and film specification, heat reduction window film can help reduce solar heat gain and glare while retaining useful levels of natural daylight.
Window film is applied to suitable existing glass, making it a practical option where the glazing itself is in good condition but improved solar control is required.
Window Film for Bifold Doors and Roof Lanterns in Bedworth
This Bedworth installation is a good example of how specialist window films can be used together to address different types of glazing within the same property.
With N1040 installed to all eight bifold panels, including the four-panel corner return, and N120SRDCDF installed to the 3m x 2m ceiling lantern, the homeowners now have a professionally installed solar control solution designed around their glazing.
Sunshield Window Film supplies and installs solar control window film in Bedworth and surrounding areas for bifold doors, roof lanterns, conservatories, windows and other residential glazing.
If your home is suffering from excessive heat or glare through large areas of glass, contact Sunshield Window Film to discuss a suitable window film solution.
