Office window tinting has become a popular building modification and for good reason. Offices can tint their windows in various ways by having a unique film installed on the windows. There are many great commercial applications for businesses big and small. Small businesses love the sleek look it offers while larger commercial buildings enjoy the financial benefits.
While the idea of tinting your office building’s windows seems intriguing, we understand that you need to have a good understanding of what you’re actually buying. That’s where this article will come in handy for you.
We will discuss the benefits of tinting office windows and will provide you with examples to explore to see if this is the right choice for you.
The Benefits of Tinting Office Windows
You may have heard of window tint from a work colleague or perhaps you’ve seen it firsthand and it piqued your interest. But before you decide if it’s right for your building, you have to know the benefits.
So let’s start off by exploring the benefits:
- Provides Better Privacy
One of the main reasons commercial spaces use window tints or film is for privacy. Tinting interior windows allow for boardroom or office privacy while tinting exterior windows can block outsiders from looking in.
- Improves the Office Environment
Professionals are at their best when they are comfortable. While natural light is beautiful, having too much sun can affect the work environment. Sunglasses and hot spots are coming issues for office buildings without tint. If you’ve ever tried to work with the sun glaring in your eyes or have worked in a building where the temperature jumps in the afternoon because of the sunshine, you know what we mean.
- Reduces Building Costs and Increases Green Efforts
Businesses and commercial spaces always look for cost-saving measures but often don’t realize that applying window film is a great solution. Window film reduces energy usage by keeping rooms cooler in the summer months which leads to lower cooling costs. Additionally, it also aids in UV protection. This means window displays, office furniture, hardwood floors, artwork, etc. won’t as easily fade in the sun and won’t need to be replaced nearly as often.
- Improves Safety and Security
With specialty film, an office building can actually improve the security of its building while offering safety for those inside. This film makes it harder to vandalism, break-in, and won’t allow the glass to break as easily during an event which protects individuals from being injured by flying glass.
- Enhances the Office Appearance
Office buildings with tinted windows have a very sleek and professional appearance. Whether it’s a simple logo display on a front door or an elaborate wall graphic, adding window film adds personality and beauty to any office or commercial building.
- Affordable and Easy to Deal With
One of the best aspects of tinting your windows is how easy the process is. Commercial window film installation is quite affordable especially when you compare it to custom glass or etching. If it’s dirty, it can easily be wiped clean. And, if you decide to change the design or it is damaged and needs replaced, it is a very easy and quick process with no interruption to the building’s operations.
Examples of Window Tinting for Office Buildings
Window film is not necessarily one size fits all. There are various types of window tints that come in different styles and looks. To fully understand what you are purchasing it is important to to explore the different types of window film available.
Here are examples of the different types of window tint your office building can apply:
- Decorative Film
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Decorative film is used to increase the appeal of an office building’s interior and exterior while adding a sense of privacy. You’ve likely seen this type of film on conference room doors and walls, cubicle partitions, building entrances and more. It is an affordable way to add a sleek and professional look to any office building.
It can be patterned, colored, frosted, and textured in many different ways to give office buildings the unique look and feel they want. In fact, there are hundreds of types of decorative films available to choose from and limitless ways to install them.
(here’s a decorative film visualizer to explore many of the decorative film looks and styles)
- Solar Film
The main objective of solar film is to block out unwanted sun and heat. You can often see the darker shades of solar film on many skyscrapers and taller office buildings but the applications work for many types of buildings.
Using solar film is a cost-effective way of blocking unwanted sunlight and glares, reducing fading of office furniture, flooring, and displays due to sunlight, and reducing HVAC costs while still allowing in natural lighting. When it comes to installing this type of film, you can choose what variety of shade is right for you.
- Safety and Security Film
As the name implies, safety and security film is designed to add improved security to office buildings. It’s a thicker film that holds the glass in place to prevent “smash and grabs.” Because of its nature, it can also protect people and property inside from flying glass.
Safety and Security film is also used by businesses to prevent damages to glass from scratches, etching and graffiti. Because the film is affordably replaced if something were to happen, the windows would remain intact while the film could simply be replaced.
Like with the other types of film, there are a variety of films with varying tints and styles to choose from.
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Is Window Film Right for Your Office Building?
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to tinting windows in an office. However, the ultimate decision comes down to you. Can you benefit from the applications? Will the look be appealing for your office? Does it fit within your budget? These are the questions building managers ask themselves when it comes to window film.
We’ve been helping local Baltimore, DC, and Northern Virginia communities for over 20 years so we understand the needs and questions of many offices. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
