UV & Heat Control

About UV & Heat Control

UV & Heat Control films from the SOLYX® UltraCool series target the two components of solar radiation that cause the most damage to Philadelphia interiors and the most discomfort to occupants: ultraviolet radiation, which causes irreversible fade and deterioration in furnishings, artwork, flooring, and merchandise, and infrared radiation, which is the primary driver of solar heat gain and resulting HVAC overload.

For Philadelphia rowhome owners on south- and west-facing streets in Society Hill, Passyunk Square, and Queen Village, the afternoon solar exposure that makes these streets so attractive in the morning creates a fading and heat problem by early afternoon. SOLYX® UltraCool films block UV radiation by 76–99% depending on the product specification, stopping the photochemical degradation that causes wood floors to gray, upholstery to bleach, and art prints to lose color saturation. The infrared component is addressed through spectrally selective Nano Ceramic technology in the UltraCool-IR8360, which blocks infrared heat while maintaining high visible light transmission.

For Philadelphia commercial properties — retail merchandise exposed to south-facing glass, medical offices where UV-sensitive supplies must be protected, and law firm libraries where document and book preservation matters — UV control film is a straightforward asset protection measure. The cost of a film installation is fractional compared to the cost of merchandise, furniture, or artwork that a single season of unmanaged UV exposure can damage.

UltraCool films apply to interior glass and are available at multiple VLT levels. Window Film Philadelphia will assess your glass orientation and UV/heat sensitivity requirements before specifying the appropriate product.