Heat and Glare Control
R 50 SR CDF uses 50% VLT to reduce hard sun and screen glare on demanding Philadelphia exposures.
R 50 SR CDF is the lightest standard Reflective Series option here, transmitting about 50% of visible light. It gives glass a silver reflective polish and UV control while avoiding the darker, more private feel of R 15 or R 20. The exterior appearance is part of the specification, so the film should be judged from the sidewalk as well as from inside the room.
It fits Philadelphia properties that want a cleaner exterior appearance and modest comfort improvement without losing daylight. Think office interiors, institutional corridors, shaded storefronts, or facade-controlled buildings where heavy tint would be too noticeable. On Philadelphia projects, R 50 SR CDF should be evaluated by elevation, room use, and how much glass faces sidewalks, transit, neighboring rowhomes, or open sky.
At 50% VLT, privacy is limited and glare control is moderate. The reflective appearance is still visible from outside, but the interior remains much brighter than with darker reflective films. In practice, 50% VLT tells the project team how assertive the silver reflective result will feel once installed, not just how it looks on a sample card.
Choose R 50 for the reflective aesthetic with minimal darkening. If performance demands are higher, move to R 35 or R 20; if subtle exterior appearance matters more, compare Neutral Series films. Window Film Philadelphia can compare it against adjacent LLumar options from Eastman Performance Films so the final selection matches the building, not just the product category. Samples should be judged in the actual room whenever daylight, privacy, historic appearance, visibility, or color is close.
R 50 SR CDF uses 50% VLT to reduce hard sun and screen glare on demanding Philadelphia exposures.
The 50% tint improves daytime privacy while still preserving usable outward views in occupied rooms.
Helps block over 99% of UV exposure that contributes to fading in Philadelphia interiors, displays, and furnishings.
The SR hard coat supports routine cleaning and keeps the silver reflective finish looking crisp in daily use.
| VLT | 50% |
|---|---|
| UV Block | over 99% |
| Warranty | Residential lifetime / Commercial limited warranty |
| Series | Reflective Series |
| Brand | LLumar |
Glare and solar comfort for Center City towers and neighborhood workplaces.
UV and heat control for older glass without replacing windows.
Comfortable customer-facing glass with cleaner daylight management.
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