SHOP4WINDOWFILMS Below is a matrix showing guidelines for the use of particular films on particular glass/glazing types. Although not exhaustive it does provide a thorough assessment fo the most common glass types and their compatibility with our main film range. |
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| We provide this information as, in certain combinations between glass and films, window film can magnify existing faults within glazing beyond normal tolerances leading to the increased risk of the glass breaking (thermal fracture). | ||||||||||
| We will not be held responsible for any glass breakage resulting from our film to glass compatibility recommendations not being followed by purchasers of our products. | ||||||||||
| Single Glazed | Double Glazed | |||||||||
| Float/Annealed | Toughened | Laminated | Wired | Polycarbonate | Float/Annealed | Toughened | Laminated | Wired | Polycarbonate | |
| Silver 20 | Y | Y | N | E | N | Y | Y | E | E | N |
| Silver 35 | Y | Y | E | E | N | Y | Y | E | E | N |
| Silver 50 | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | E | N |
| Copper 25 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Copper 35 | Y | Y | E | E | N | Y | Y | E | E | N |
| Copper 50 | Y | Y | E | E | N | Y | Y | E | E | N |
| Neutral 20 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Neutral 35 | Y | Y | E | E | N | Y | Y | E | E | N |
| Neutral 50 | Y | Y | E | E | N | Y | Y | E | E | N |
| Nova 35 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Nova 50 | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Nova 70 | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| White Etch | Y | Y | Y | Y | Use Opal Frost | Y | Y | Y | Y | Use Opal Frost |
| Bronze Etch | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Blackout | Y | Y | N | N | Ring | Y | Y | N | N | Ring |
| Whiteout | Y | Y | E | E | Ring | Y | Y | E | E | Ring |
| Opal Frost | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Green Etch | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Blue Etch | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Rose Etch | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Gold Etch | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Silver Etch | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| One Way Silver | Y | Y | N | E | N | Y | Y | E | E | N |
| One Way Copper | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| One Way Neutral | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Coolkote | Y | Y | E | E | Y | Y | Y | E | E | Y |
| UV Film | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Safety Film | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Security Film | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Emergency Film | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Key | Y | Yes | In most instances there would be no risk of thermal breakage by applying film. | |||||||
| N | No | We recommend that this film is not applied to the glass type stated. | ||||||||
| E | External | Apply Externally only - Please specify when ordering that you require an externally compatible film. | ||||||||
| Ring | Contact Us | In certain instances it may be possible to use film, but further information is required before a recommendation can be made. | ||||||||
| Notes: | If your glass does not fall within the above matrix, or you are still unsure please contact us to discuss further. | |||||||||
| Tinted glass presents its own compatibility issues. Please contact us if your glass is tinted. | ||||||||||