Balanced Bronze Performance
39% VLT with 59% TSER provides balanced solar control and interior daylight for Philadelphia commercial glass — more light than Bronze 25 with strong heat rejection.
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More light gets in. That's the point of Traditional Bronze 40 over its darker sibling — 39% visible light transmission instead of 22%, with 59% total solar energy rejected and a subtle 17% exterior reflectance that reads as a warm architectural tone rather than a heavy mirror. For Philadelphia industrial and commercial facilities where the bronze aesthetic is preferred but interior daylight quality matters to the operational program, this is the balanced specification.
The metallized construction delivers 59% TSER through reflective solar control — heat bounced away from the glass rather than absorbed into it. The 17% exterior reflectance is subtle: the bronze tone is visible but the surface doesn't read as mirrored, which suits buildings where a moderate reflective appearance is acceptable but a strong mirror finish would be out of character. The same signal trade-off applies — the metallic construction can interfere with cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS, so Bronze 40 belongs on facilities where wireless density isn't mission-critical. The 1.5-mil thickness carries 99% UV block.
Warehouse and manufacturing spaces in the Northeast Philadelphia corridor, distribution centers in Southwest Philadelphia, and commercial buildings in the Navy Yard land here when the goal is balanced solar performance with more interior daylight than the darker bronze and silver specifications. The warm bronze tone pairs naturally with the brick and earth-tone facades common in Philadelphia's industrial corridors — an aesthetic fit where a cool silver finish would read as foreign to the streetscape.
In Zone 4A's humid summers, the 59% TSER translates to meaningful cooling cost savings on large glazed areas. CSI specification documents support architectural and engineering submittals. Traditional Bronze 40 carries Huper Optik's lifetime residential and 10-year commercial warranty — balanced reflective performance with a warm face and more daylight than the darker Traditional specifications.
39% VLT with 59% TSER provides balanced solar control and interior daylight for Philadelphia commercial glass — more light than Bronze 25 with strong heat rejection.
17% exterior reflectance with a bronze tone provides a warm, architectural appearance without the strong mirror finish of silver specifications.
39% VLT reduces screen and surface glare in Philadelphia commercial and industrial workspaces with south and west exposure.
All specifications are for reference and subject to glass type, configuration, and installation conditions. Window Film Philadelphia verifies compatibility during your site assessment.
Download Traditional Bronze 40 Spec Sheet| VLT | 39% |
|---|---|
| UV Block | 99% |
| Thickness | 1.5 mil |
| Warranty | Lifetime residential / 10yr commercial |
| Series | Traditional Series |
| Brand | Huper Optik |
| Construction | Architectural Film |
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