Nationwide window film survey, specification and installation
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Established 2001
35+ years’ industry experience
Nationwide UK installation
Commercial and public-sector specialists
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.
Technical window film solutions.
Browse by technical solution, performance requirement or compliance need. Solartek can survey existing glazing and specify the appropriate film system.
Solar Control, Heat & Glare
Reduce overheating, control glare, reject UV and improve comfort while retaining natural light.
Energy Saving & Insulation
Improve seasonal comfort and reduce pressure on heating and cooling systems with specialist energy-saving and low-E films.
Safety & Regulation 14 Compliance
Identify vulnerable or non-compliant glazing, support safety upgrades and help document the recommended route.
Security & Blast Mitigation
Strengthen vulnerable glazing against impact, vandalism, forced entry and blast risk using security film, blast mitigation film and edge retention systems.
Privacy, Manifestation and Graphics
Add privacy, visibility, branding and decorative finishes to internal and external glass.
Specialist Window Films
Technical films for unusual glazing problems, specialist environments and niche building requirements.
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.
Get Specification Advice
Existing glazing construction
Current safety classification
Regulation 14 requirement
Thermal stress risk
Film/glass compatibility
Edge-retention requirement
Programme and access restrictions
See how safety and blast film performs under test.
Film specification should be supported by evidence appropriate to the glazing, risk and installation. See protective glazing systems under test before reviewing the technical evidence behind a project specification.
- Impact and blast performance evidence
- Test data for specification review
- Technical documentation for project teams
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 work where specification, safety, comfort and minimal disruption matter.
Lord’s Cricket Ground
Sector: Venue / public-facing building
Problem: Vulnerable glazing in a high-profile, high-footfall environment.
Solution: Blast protection and security glazing film.
Why it mattered: Protective glazing support where safety, appearance and operational disruption all mattered.
BBC
Sector: Broadcast / commercial estate
Glazing safety and Regulation 14-related works across occupied estate environments.
Haberdashers’ School
Sector: Education
Solar control, privacy and glare reduction for busy learning and working spaces.
Natural History Museum
Sector: Museum / heritage
Discreet safety film for sensitive public display glazing.
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What happens after you enquire?
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Tell us the issue
You explain the building, glass and problem.
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Glass and site assessment
Solartek reviews the glazing, location, access, exposure and risk.
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Specification and film selection
You receive practical advice on the right film, compliance route or installation method.
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Low-disruption installation
Many projects can be phased, planned around access restrictions or installed out-of-hours where suitable.
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Documentation and aftercare
Receive relevant product information, manufacturer warranty details and installation documentation.
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.