Research shows that workplace temperatures of 20 - 23°C support productivity and work quality by improving comfort and concentration, while temperatures outside this range can reduce performance.

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Concentration levels can fall by up to 50% when temperatures rise above 24°C, and in factory environments, temperatures exceeding 25°C increase the risk of accidents. As a result, workplace managers are facing growing pressure from staff organisations and trade unions to tackle excessively warm conditions. Solar control window film helps address this by reducing solar heat gain and glare, creating a more stable and comfortable working environment.

 

Solar control window film is available in a wide range of grades, shades, and colours, and can be applied to existing glazing. Each option offers different levels of performance and appearance, with 'High Reflective Silver (Silver 20)' being one of the most popular choices. This high-performance film can reduce excess heat by up to 80% while still allowing natural light to enter the building.

 
How Does it Work?

Solar control window film is a polyester-based material with a metal coating, applied using either a metallised or sputtered process. Mirrored window films respond to strong light sources, creating a reflective mirror or neutral grey appearance, depending on the film type and colour.

 

From the outside, daylight causes the treated glass to appear mirrored or grey, while from the inside the view remains slightly tinted but clear and transparent.

 

We can install solar control window film internally or externally and are fully equipped with specialist access equipment, enabling us to work safely at height or in hard-to-reach areas.

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In addition to temperature control, solar control window film offers further benefits such as reducing glare, minimising fading from harmful UV rays, and lowering energy consumption by easing the demand on air conditioning systems, helping to reduce energy costs.

 
Whatever the size of your building we can help and are on hand to talk through your requirements and to suggest the best possible solution for your particular situation. For full details on our range of solar control window films and how they could work for you, or for a no obligation quote, please call us on 01207 284 284 or email enquiries@glazing-films.co.uk today.