Window Film Fact Sheet
The performance data behind every window film claim we make.
The Numbers Behind the Film.
Window film's performance claims are backed by independent testing, Department of Energy recognition, and decades of real-world installation data. Whether you're evaluating window film for energy savings, UV protection, or carbon reduction goals, here are the facts and statistics that matter.
What the Data Shows About Window Film Performance
Energy Efficiency Facts Energy Efficiency Facts
Window film can reject up to 97% of infrared radiation from the sun and block up to 60% of solar heat from entering through glass. Property owners save $1–$2 per square foot of film installed — as much as 19 kWh per square foot of glass annually. Residential property owners see average cooling cost savings of 30% in summer and 10–15% in winter. The Department of Energy has identified window film as a "first-tier technology" for building energy efficiency.
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UV & Fade Protection Facts UV & Fade Protection Facts
Window film blocks up to 99.9% of UVA and UVB radiation — the leading cause of interior fading for furnishings, flooring, and artwork. UV rays account for 40–60% of all interior fading. Window film also improves the energy efficiency of existing glass by up to 92%, effectively converting single-pane glass to near double-pane performance in thermal management terms.
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ROI & Sustainability Facts ROI & Sustainability Facts
Businesses typically achieve full ROI on window film within 6 months to 3 years depending on glazing area and film type. Window film can deliver carbon-negative benefits within 6 months of installation. Solar heat gain and radiant heat loss account for approximately one-third of a home's total energy costs — and approximately 40% of energy lost in any building exits through its windows. Every 16 feet of film installed saves the energy equivalent of one barrel of oil annually.
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Window film can reject up to 97% of infrared radiation emitted from the sun
Window film can block up to 60% of solar heat from entering a building through its glass windows and doors
Window film provides fade protection and health benefits by blocking up to 99.9% of UV rays
Window film offers a sustainable solution — approximately every 16 feet of window film installed equals energy savings that total one barrel of oil each year
Businesses on average can get a full return on investment from window film within six months to three years, depending on the type of film, glass type, and building size
Solar heat gain and radiant heat loss account for approximately one-third of a home's energy costs
Approximately 40% of energy lost is through a residential or commercial property's windows
Window film has been identified by the Department of Energy as a "first-tier technology"
Window film can improve the energy efficiency of glass by up to 92%
Property owners can save about $1 to $2 for every square foot of window film installed, resulting in as much as 19 kWh per square foot of glass
Window film can reduce heat gain during the summer months by up to 79%
Residential property owners typically see an average of 30% savings on energy costs during the summer and around 10% to 15% savings in the winter
An 8.8% carbon emission reduction would occur if every home in California installed window film
Window films can offer carbon-negative benefits in as fast as six months from the day they are installed
Window film can reduce the temperature of direct sunlight by as much as 9 degrees Fahrenheit
Eight headline statistics about window film performance
97% IR Rejection
Infrared radiation blocked by top films
99.9% UV Block
Industry standard for UV-rated films
30% Summer Savings
Average residential cooling cost reduction
92% Glass Efficiency
Energy efficiency improvement on existing glass
$1–2 / Sq Ft Saved
Annual energy savings per square foot
Carbon-Negative
Benefits achievable within 6 months
6-mo to 3-yr ROI
Full payback for most commercial installs
DOE First-Tier Tech
Department of Energy recognized solution
Common questions about window film performance data