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Tell us the issue
You explain the building, glass and problem.
Start with your role
Go straight to guidance, proof and projects relevant to your responsibility.
What do you need your glass to do?
Start with the issue. Solartek can help identify the right film, survey, compliance route or specification.
Send photos, plans or a brief description of the glass issue and Solartek can help identify the right route, whether that is a survey, specification recommendation, compliance review or installation quote.
BEFORE A FILM IS SPECIFIED
What should be checked before specifying window film?
Choosing the right window film depends on glass type, orientation, exposure, thermal stress, safety requirements, building use, access method, installation location and warranty requirements. Solartek helps clients survey the glass, select the right product and install it correctly.
Existing glazing construction
Current safety classification
Regulation 14 requirement
Thermal stress risk
Film/glass compatibility
Edge-retention requirement
Programme and access restrictions
Proven Experience
Trusted on complex glazing projects across the UK.
From schools and stadia to museums, broadcasters, aviation clients and high-rise developments, Solartek delivers window film projects where specification, safety, comfort and minimal disruption matter.
Education & Institutional
Haberdashers’ School
Solar-control film installed across the majority of the school’s glazing to improve privacy, reduce glare and summer heat, and improve year-round thermal performance.
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Education & Institutional
The Broxbourne School
Regulation 14 survey and safety-film upgrade across more than 200m² of non-compliant glazing, completed during the Easter break.
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Commercial Estate
BBC
A Regulation 14 glass audit and safety-film programme across BBC London buildings, delivered around occupied and sensitive areas.
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FAQs
Window film questions, answered.
Clear answers to the questions clients usually ask before sending photos, plans or a survey request.
- What is window film used for?
- Window film is applied to existing glass to improve comfort, privacy, safety, security, solar control, UV protection, manifestation or specialist glazing performance without replacing the glass unit.
- Can window film reduce heat?
- Yes. Solar control window film can reduce solar gain and help make rooms more comfortable, subject to glass type, orientation, exposure and the correct film specification.
- Does window film help with glare?
- Yes. Glare reduction films can improve screen visibility and working conditions while retaining usable natural light when specified correctly.
- Can safety film improve glazing safety?
- Safety film can help hold glass fragments together and support safety upgrades, but the correct route depends on the glass, location, risk and relevant test standard.
- Can safety film help with Regulation 14 requirements?
- Safety film can form part of a Regulation 14 glazing review where vulnerable glass needs attention. Solartek can help assess the glazing and recommend an appropriate specification route.
- Do I need a professional glass survey first?
- For commercial, public-sector, safety, security or complex glazing projects, a survey is strongly recommended so glass type, access, risk and compatibility are checked before specification.
- Is window film suitable for both commercial and residential properties?
- Yes. Solartek works across commercial, public-sector and residential buildings, with the specification adapted to the glass, building use and buyer priorities.
Start with the glass issue
Need help choosing the right window film?
Tell us about the building and the glazing issue. We’ll ask a few short questions to identify the right survey, specification or installation route.
You don’t need to know which film you need.