Clearview National August 2015 - Issue 165 | Page 83
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A Flexible Solution
When faced with the challenge
of controlling heat and glare in a
conservatory, many homeowners turn to
expensive blinds. But are fabric window
dressings really the most effective
remedy or is there an alternative? And
how can the problem be addressed
on a larger, more commercial scale?
»»ARC Window Films,
based in the North West and
serving customers the length
and breadth of the UK, offers a
range of film window coverings
which provide a modern,
efficient and cost-conscious
solution to the issue of solar
heat build-up in a heavilyglazed room or property such
as a conservatory, office, school
or even shopping centre.
Unobtrusive and easily and
quickly installed to new or
existing windows, doors and
glazed roofing, not only do
the films work to control
temperature but they are
frequently used to increase a
building’s energy efficiency
and contribute towards a
property’s all-important Energy
Performance rating.
Sales Manager Neil Brabbs
says of the product:
“The ever-increasing
efficiency of modern glazing
means that traditional
solutions to heat control,
such as blinds, are becoming
less and less effective. The
heat is already inside the
room before it even hits the
blind, and the low emissivity
coatings in modern glazing
prevent it from transferring
back outside, leading to heat
build-up. Window films block
this heat before it enters the
room, making them an ideal
retrofit solution to excessive
heat build-up in buildings with
modern glazing. In
addition, the added protection
against UV and heat helps
to reduce fading of interior
furnishings. It’s a fantastic addon product to any new glazing
installation.”
The flexibility of film means
that the product’s wide range
of uses also includes oneway privacy effects, ideal for
offices, schools or vehicles
and increased security and
window protection. Films can
be customised to incorporate
commercial logos and artwork
for retail and office window
displays, both protecting stock
and creating outstanding
exterior branding.
The product comes into its
own on listed buildings, where
the replacement of windows
and doors may be prohibited.
To find out more about
how you could benefit from
window film, see www.
arcwindowfilms.com or
contact Neil at ARC on 0333
800 2400
Don’t get caught
in the rain...
• Easy to fit, lightweight,
strong and durable
• Suitable for domestic
and commercial use
• Use as a door canopy,
passageway cover, bike
shelter or smoking shelter
• Black or grey polycarbonate
arms with clear, bronze
or blue glazing
• Widths up to 30m
are available
• FREE DELIVERY to
UK mainland
£each (excl. VAT)
PROJECTION (mm)
WIDTH (mm)
650
1000
1270
1500
1000
130
153
186
255
1200
135
155
189
259
1500
140
155
195
263
2000
160
210
238
268
3000
204
255
294
320
3500
225
294
332
370
4000
255
320
345
409
01925 826314
[email protected]
www.birchwoodtrading.co.uk
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