Prevent Heat Damage Near Piedmont Springs, Berkeley — Perforated Window Film Guide

Why This Matters

California's Title 24 energy code sets minimum window performance standards for new construction. Window film can bring older homes up to — and beyond — those standards without window replacement.

Near Piedmont Springs in Berkeley, south- and west-facing windows receive the most direct solar load and benefit most from film. This is especially problematic for single-family home installations, which the most common residential application; window film reduces heat gain and protects furnishings.

California's Title 24 energy code sets minimum window performance standards for new construction. Window film can bring older homes up to — and beyond — those standards at a fraction of the cost of window replacement.

The Solution

Perforated film solves the privacy-versus-light tradeoff. The micro-hole pattern maintains outward visibility from inside while blocking the view from outside during daylight hours.

Perforated film solves the privacy-versus-light tradeoff for street-facing rooms. The micro-hole pattern maintains outward visibility from inside while blocking the view from outside during daylight hours.

Micro-perforated pattern provides one-way privacy and solar control without blocking the view.

Climate & Solar Performance

Properties near Piedmont Springs in West Berkeley, Berkeley experience south & west exposure conditions that make window film particularly effective. Perforated Window Film is specifically engineered to address this solar exposure.

Installation Guide

A qualified installer will assess your window orientation and glass type before recommending a film grade. They'll identify your highest-gain exposures and match the right film to each.