Window Film has been around for many years and boasts a full range of uses both commercial and residential from decreasing solar glare on computer screens to creating more privacy and safety for staff and visitors, especially those working on the ground floor but many companies are realising that using window films in bright, hot offices can actually increase productivity and create a healthier working environment.
When people think about window filming or window tinting they usually associate it with privacy and security film believing that offices use window film to deter burglars by not advertising the fact that they have a floor full of expensive computers, copiers and printers, but the reality is that more and more companies are using window films to create a more pleasant and healthier working environment by reducing glare, controlling heat and blocking harmful UV rays thus increasing productivity.
Other Typical Uses For Window Film
Heat Reduction: On sunny days, even during the winter months, Heat from the sun can be magnified by glass window, rapidly making offices uncomfortable to work in especially in the afternoons when the heat has been building up all morning. However, an application of solar reducing window film is a cost effective and efficient way to stop offices becoming too hot without having air conditioning running all day, increasing electricity bills and increasing your companies carbon footprint.
Glare: In many modern offices glare from the sun can make it hard to focus on LCD screens, computer screens and other equipment and can quickly create a frustrating and unpleasant working environment. Tinted window film can cut down on glare significantly without sacrificing natural light and turning an office into a dull dungeon. A professional window tinting company can work out just the right amount of tinting for the size of your office and number of windows
Safety and Security: Glass windows and doors, especially in older buildings can be fragile as well as an easy target for intruders and would be burglars. This is where security and safety film comes into play, not only will something like one way mirrored window film stop people looking in without any reduction in natural light but window film can also turn dangerous non toughened glass into safety glass that won’t break into sharp shards should someone have an accident and fall against it.
Fading: Premature Fading of equipment, stock and signage is something that is often overlooked but can cause problems for companies that want to keep up that corporate image and/or keep stock and equipment look new for longer.
UV rays from the Sun can cause stock, equipment, furniture and even internal signage to fade much quicker than it would fade if protected from these UV rays, but if window where to have a coating of high-quality Solar Window Film and UV filtering window film, these harmful UV rays could be blocked in much the same way that sun cream blocks dangerous UV rays from reaching your skin.
UV rays are invisible so UV filtering window film would not reduce the amount of actual light
Corporate Image and Signage
Many offices use window film to etch company logos into glass windows and doors, both internal and external. This is a great way to number offices and add names of directors and senior staff to their respective office doors.
It’s also a great way to advertise your business from the outside where other retail signage methods are simply not feasible due to lease clauses in rented buildings. Window film signage can simply be peeled off after you vacate the premises leaving no damages whatsoever.
What about creating a healthier working environment?
Everything from controlling heat, reducing glare on screens and other equipment, blocking harmful UV rays and creating a safer office in general all contribute towards a healthier and less stressful working environment.
Office workers who are not always overheated in the afternoon will do more work, an easier to view/read computer monitor will increase productivity and knowing that you are working in a safe and environmentally friendly location has been known to reduce cases of depression in the workplace by over 90%.
In Summary
Don’t think of window filming and tinting as simply aesthetics for your office just because they look nice. Think of Window Films as a tool or add on for your business that will increase production, turnover and create happier and more productive employees