What
Are Residential and Commercial Films?
These films are specifically designed
to go on flat pieces of glass. This
would be a window in homes or commercial
buildings. Most LLumar
flat-glass films are made of multiple
layers of polyester with one or more
micro-thin layers of metal between them;
clear UV films would have no metallic
layer. The type and amount of metal
used determines the colour and reflectivity
of the film. In some films, one or both
layers of the polyester film may be
dyed. Specialty films such as R-15
Grey, has a highly reflective side
bonded to a neutral, non-reflective
film. The Vista
Ultima (V-14) also
provides this effect. These films will
provide the one-way mirror effect to
give privacy for an office while still
allowing you to look out. This effect
is still very dependent on the amount
of light on both sides of the glass.
For example, it is similar to an interrogation
room used by the Police. The person
being questioned is always in a well-lit
room, while the witnesses are in a dark
room. If the lighting is reversed, so
is the effect. This is a natural law
of reflectivity. Equal lighting neutralizes
the effect and privacy level. While
the R-15 Grey can only be used on interior
windows that are not in direct sunlight,
the Vista
Ultima can at times
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Specialty films will provide absolute
or passive privacy. These would include
the Blackout (NRMM-PS3), Whiteout
(NRMW-PS3), Bronze Matte (NRMB-PS2),
and the most popular Frosted film
(NRM PS2). While the Blackout film
can be used on interior glass only,
the rest can be used on exterior windows
as well. The Frosted film can also
be used to add a decorative touch
by having designs or graphics cut
into it. There are a number of films
in this category that are shown on
the Decorative page. The Frosted film
is available in a variety of sizes
(36”, 48”, 60” and
72”) so very large windows can
be covered without having a seam.
At times the only solution is to apply
a film to the exterior side of the
glass. This may because of interior
structures in front of the glass,
or a glass type that is not compatible
with interior applied film. There
are two types of exterior film. These
are the NEX-1020 SR HPR and
the RK-20 PS.
RK-20 PS is a Kynar
based film. This differs from the
typical polyester film. Kynar is an
exterior grade product that will not
break down under the severe weathering
conditions. Durability is over ten
years when properly cared for. As
a scratch-resistant coating can not
be applied to this product, care must
be taken when cleaning it so as to
not scratch the surface. Recommended
cleaning procedure is to spray the
window (not in direct sunlight) and
let it dry. It is highly reflective
silver, so the heat protection is
excellent.
NEX 1020 SR HPR is
a polyester film with a scratch-resistant
coating. This is more neutral in colour,
while still having good heat rejecting
properties. Again, care should be
taken when cleaning, but the scratch-resistant
coating does help against premature
scratching from day-to-day use. Durability
is typically four to seven years.
The window film can dramatically cut
the amount of solar heat passing through
the glass and absorbs virtually all
the ultraviolet (UV) light. As you
can see in the graphic below, the
film still lets in some or most of
the visible light. Heat and UV are
major causes of fabric fading, and
UV can cause skin cancer.
With a Low “E” coating
on the film, the interior heat is
reflected back into the room, saving
on heating energy. |
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control film performance data |
1/8-inch(3mm)
Single Pane Clear
Glass
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| REFLECTIVE
SERIES |
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| R-15G
SR CDF (Gray) |
7 |
13 |
13 |
99 |
0.29 |
71 |
92 |
75 |
| R-15BL
SR PS (Blue) |
11 |
25 |
25 |
99 |
0.29 |
71 |
88 |
75 |
| R-20
SR CDF (Silver) |
18 |
62 |
62 |
99 |
0.24 |
76 |
80 |
79 |
| R-35
SR CDF (Silver) |
28 |
21 |
21 |
99 |
0.36 |
64 |
69 |
68 |
| R-50
SR CDF (Silver) |
49 |
27 |
27 |
99 |
0.53 |
47 |
46 |
54 |
| DUAL
REFLECTIVE |
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| DR-15
SR CDF (Gray/Silver) |
15 |
37 |
13 |
99 |
0.30 |
70 |
83 |
74 |
| DR-25
SR CDF (Gray/Silver) |
22 |
27 |
13 |
99 |
0.41 |
59 |
76 |
65 |
| DR-35
SR CDF (Gray/Silver) |
36 |
19 |
13 |
99 |
0.52 |
48 |
60 |
56 |
| LOW-E
SERIES |
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| E-1220
SR CDF (Silver) |
13 |
65 |
65 |
99 |
0.24 |
76 |
86 |
79 |
| N
SERIES (LLUMALLOY) |
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| N-1050
SR CDF (Neutral) |
50 |
15 |
15 |
99 |
0.64 |
36 |
44 |
45 |
| N-1065
SR CDF (Neutral) |
71 |
10 |
10 |
99 |
0.82 |
18 |
21 |
29 |
| N-1020B
SR CDF (Bronze) |
21 |
27 |
27 |
99 |
0.26 |
74 |
77 |
77 |
| N-1035B
SR CDF (Bronze) |
38 |
35 |
35 |
99 |
0.43 |
57 |
58 |
62 |
| N-1050B
SR CDF (Bronze) |
55 |
16 |
16 |
99 |
0.57 |
43 |
39 |
51 |
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film performance data |
1/8-inch(3mm)
Single Pane Clear
Glass
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REFLECTIVE SERIES |
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| NRM-PS2
(Frosty) |
69 |
20 |
20 |
99 |
0.82 |
18 |
23 |
28 |
| NRMB-PS2
(Bronze) |
36 |
11 |
11 |
99 |
0.69 |
31 |
60 |
39 |
| NRMM-PS3
(Black) |
0 |
13 |
13 |
99 |
0.32 |
68 |
100 |
72 |
| NRMW-PS3
(White) |
7 |
58 |
58 |
99 |
0.25 |
75 |
92 |
78 |
| RMS-PS2
(Silver) |
16 |
60 |
60 |
99 |
0.24 |
76 |
82 |
79 |
| UV
CL-SR PS (Clear) |
84 |
9 |
9 |
99.9 |
0.99 |
1 |
7 |
14 |
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SERIES |
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| RK-20
PS (Silver) |
18 |
62 |
62 |
99 |
0.23 |
77 |
80 |
80 |
| NEX
1020 SR HPR |
24 |
31 |
31 |
99 |
0.43 |
57 |
73 |
63 |
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LLumar
Window Film Warranties
All LLumar films carry an excellent factory-backed
warranty against crazing, cracking, peeling,
demetalization, and adhesive failure, when
the film is properly installed by an authorized
dealer. This covers replacement film and labour.
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- R-20, R-35, and R-50 Silver films; N-1020,
N-1035, N-1050, and N-1065 Neutral films;
and N-1020B, N-1035B, and N-1050B Bronze
films — limited lifetime warranty
for residential installations, or ten
years for commercial installations.
- E-1220 and E-1230 low-e films —
seven years.
- All NRM, RM, and UVCL films —
five years.
- R-20, R-35, and R-50 Silver; N-1020,
N-1035, N-1050, and N-1065 Neutral; N-1020B,
N-1035B, and N-1050B Bronze; NRM-PS2 Frosted;
and NUV-65 Clear films — two-year
warranty against thermal shock failure,
and up to two years warranty against seal
failure if the sealed unit is warranted
by the original manufacturer when the
film is installed. Glass breakage and
seal failure insurance can be purchased
for most other LLumar film installations.
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Note: This is a summary
only; for complete information, refer to the
warranty forms issued by CPFilms. We’ll
be happy to supply a copy if you wish.
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TIPS
To check if your windows are dual or triple pane,
hold a lighter or flashlight close to the glass.
Count the reflections of light. For dual-pane you
will see two distinct reflections, for triple-pane
you will see three. As each side of the glass gives
a reflection, don’t be concerned if you see
a shadow reflection (for example four for a dual
or six for a triple). This is valuable information
to us if we have not come out to site visit, as
it will guide us to which types of films can be
used on your windows.
For the Do-It-Yourself installer, please Do Not
apply the darkest film available on your dual or
triple-pane windows. Many films available at a local
retailer are designed for automotive use on tempered
glass. Applying such a film could cause your glass
to fail prematurely. Ask a professional when selecting
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