But can you put window film on skylights? We seek to answer this question below.
Skylights WA are committed to providing our customers with natural daylight solutions for their homes, businesses and even community spaces. With more than 10 years of experience and 2 showrooms, our team is well-placed to provide Perth and southwest Western Australia with stylish, modern skylights that make your home a comfortable place to live.
Benefits of Window Film for Skylights
When used on skylights, window film can offer a number of benefits that homeowners might like to take advantage of:
Protects your family from harmful UV rays
You’re probably well aware that the sun’s ultraviolet (or UV) rays are hazardous – prolonged exposure can lead to eye and skin damage. If you spend hours underneath your skylights, you may not realise how much sun exposure you’re actually getting.
When you place a window film on your skylight, you’ll filter out up to 99% of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, ensuring that your family is protected from overexposure. If you’re worried about blocking natural light, there are transparent films available.
Helps to maintain your family’s comfort
Skylights tend to generate more heat within a space than standard windows because the sun hits them head-on rather than from an angle. This means that they also work conversely – they allow more cold air to pass through during winter. Either way, you may end up with costly electricity bills due to excessive use of your air conditioner or heater.
Window film can block up to 63% of the sun’s heat, helping to prevent solar heat from being trapped in your home. They offer light without adding to the warmth, making the space more comfortable.
Protects your furniture from sun damage
Have you ever considered how your furniture, upholstery and decor can be affected by sun exposure over time? Fading is a common problem, which can also weaken fabric over time. This is because UV can severely affect your possessions even when passing through a pane of glass.
A window film will keep the sun’s rays at bay, ensuring that your furniture, upholstery and precious knickknacks are kept looking their best for as long as possible. No more needing to rotate the rug to ensure that it fades evenly!
Protects your home from glare
Depending on the placement of your skylights in relation to the sun, they can sometimes lead to glare on television and computer screens, as well as unpleasant reflections off frames and other glass or shiny surfaces. All of this can impact visibility.
A film can block up to 62% of the sun’s glare, which helps to prevent these harsh reflections without noticeably darkening the room. Reducing the visible light in the space reduces the potential for glare, ensuring that everyone can see clearly.
Improves your privacy
One of the main reasons that people are interested in skylights is the increased level of privacy they offer because they’re installed in the ceiling rather than the walls. Therefore, privacy is less of a concern – but they are sometimes located in places where prying eyes might be.
Window film comes in varying shades, hues and reflecting tints, allowing you to keep your property private from anyone outside trying to peek in. A mirrored film, for example, will provide a two-way mirror illusion when the sun outside is brighter than the light inside.
Increases your property’s curb appeal
Did you know that films are available in transparent, tinted, coloured and even mirrored varieties? Depending on the film you have chosen, it can alter the look of your skylight’s glass.
For example, it might be very beneficial in an older commercial building if the owner wanted to improve its overall appearance and draw in some potential buyers or tenants. The film could be used as a part of a larger facade reimagining, whereby the building is given a facelift and a boost to its curb appeal.
Different Window Film Options for Skylights
The process for installing window film on skylights is the same as installing it on standard windows. The film is applied directly onto the surface of the glass and is designed to block out heat and glare.
It’s extremely important that you know what your skylights are made of, as this will determine what window films can be applied.
One of the more popular options is glass, which is compatible with standard window films.
Another popular option is plexiglass, which standard films will not adhere to. No need to worry though – there are films available that work great on plexiglass!
Explore Skylights Today
If you’re concerned that your skylights are allowing in too much heat or light, give the team at Skylights WA a call. We’ve helped hundreds of people in the Perth area solve their skylight issues and would love to help you with yours. Get in touch with our helpful team today to learn more about the window film options available and to get some advice on what may work best with your property, skylight installation and the goals you’re ultimately trying to achieve.
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