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Heat, Glare And Fading In this case it is a dramatic three story
home with cathedral ceilings and huge
trapezoidal windows that truly bring the
outside in. The home, set high in the
Rockies near Denver, Colorado, is
continually drenched in sunlight, and
features panoramic views in every
direction. As breathtaking as the views are,
the sun’s brightness compromised the
views and the sun’s UV rays damaged the
furnishings, wood floors and precious
artifacts in the interior. Therefore, in the
summer months, there was a
real problem with solar heat.
In discussing the sunlight
problems with neighbors it was
learned that solar control
window film had proved to be
the solution to a similar
residential problem in a nearby
home. A professional window
film dealer in the area was
consulted, who quickly
assessed the situation and provided an
individual specific solution to the dilemma.
The recommendation was for the installation
of VISTA Mirage (V38 SR CDF), an
innovative dual reflective film that blocks
all ultraviolet light by 99.9%, reduces glare
by 58% and lowers solar heat by 47%.
The transparent, razor-thin film permits
desirable daylight to penetrate interiors
while keeping out excessive heat and
damaging UV rays. (Ultraviolet light is the
primary cause of fading with light and
heat playing a significant secondary role.)
VISTA Mirage provides excellent visibility
from inside to out at all times of day and
night. Most high solar rejection window
films produce a situation at night that
prevents people inside the home from
seeing out but allows those outside
to see in! This is a major setback to
homeowners in warm sunny climates that
wish to control the sun’s energy during
the hot day yet preserve privacy and night
time views as well. The VISTA Mirage,
virtually clear film, comes with a lifetime
warranty for materials and labor.
With VISTA film on the windows, the
problems with sun glare and heat have
gone away and yet the magnificent
day and evening views have been
preserved. Moreover, the furnishings,
fabrics, artwork and wood flooring are
not going to fade away. And no one
will know that the film is in place!
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