Reflective skylight film can reduce the intense heat and glare caused by overhead glass. For this Lewes sunroom, a 5% reflective film was selected for two skylights after reviewing the glass and existing conditions, with the goal of controlling the strongest overhead sun while preserving the room and useful daylight.
Skylights face the sky with little architectural shade, so strong overhead light and heat can be concentrated into the room below. In this vaulted Lewes sunroom, the two skylights were the specific problem glass.
A dark 5% reflective film was selected for the two overhead openings to address heat and glare while the sunroom's surrounding windows continued to provide daylight and views. The percentage describes the shade, not a measured result for this home; the manufacturer and product line are not confirmed.
The crew reviewed the skylights and access, protected the surrounding room, and used a tall interior ladder to prepare and film the overhead glass. The available photographs document the installation process and are not presented as before-and-after or finished-result images.
Reflective skylight film can reduce the intense heat and glare caused by overhead glass. The amount depends on the selected film, skylight glass and exposure, so the existing conditions should be reviewed first.
The two overhead skylights were the concentrated source of strong heat and glare. A dark 5% reflective option addressed those openings while surrounding windows continued to supply daylight and views.
Not automatically. Skylight construction, glass type, coatings, condition and exposure should be reviewed before a compatible film is selected.
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