5 Benefits of Office Window Tint

Office window tint can cut down on utility costs for your office as well as add privacy to your workspace. Learn all the benefits here.

By the end of the first quarter of 2022, only about one-third of US office workers had fully returned to in-person work.

The reasons are as varied as the people involved. But could it be that many people are just more comfortable at home? Maybe if we could make the office environment more pleasant, it would encourage more and more workers to return.



You may not have thought about it, but an office window tint can help make your workplace a lot more comfortable. Let's explore that together as we discuss the 5 key benefits of business window tinting.

1. Reduce Hot and Cold Spots

If your tenants or employees complain about hot and cold spots in the office, it's not something to be ignored. The answer is not to crank up the air conditioning or heating. You need to reduce the solar gain. 

Solar gain is the heat that a building absorbs from the sun. Much of that heat comes in through the windows.

As the sun shines through the windows the infrared energy is absorbed by the furniture. They then start emitting heat.

In July, the temperature in Columbia, SC reaches an average high of 92°. It's hardly surprising office workers start complaining if the windows lets lots of heat in.

When you own a commercial building, you need to find the right balance. You need to let light in while keeping heat out.

Llumar Solar Control Window Films are the solution. They reduce hot spots but allow light to flood in.

This allows you to reduce spending on air conditioning without increasing spending on lighting. Your tenants and employees will be more comfortable and more productive at work. They also allow workers to see outside clearly, so they don't feel claustrophobic.

2. Reduce Glare

The average American spends 7 hours a day looking at a computer screen. Glare on the screen from light flooding in through unprotected windows puts a lot of extra strain on people's eyes. This could lead to headaches as your eyes are constantly adjusting to strong light.

It also makes it harder for people to work productively when their screen is partially obscured.

Glare doesn't just come from direct sunlight. It can also come from light reflected off of other buildings and even lakes and ponds nearby.

Without office window tinting the only option is for employees to close blinds. But this can leave people feeling hemmed in and cut off from the outside world. It also makes people turn on the lights, using more energy.

Window tinting completely eliminates glare. Your employees can sit in comfort and concentrate on their work without this distraction.

3. Boost Style, Security, and Privacy

Adding tinting for businesses to the windows of your office building can boost its appearance. There are a number of options to choose from.

If you want your building to take on a new character, consider reflective window film. From the outside, they give no clue of what's going on indoors. Dual-reflective window film takes this level of style and privacy to the next level and gives clear views from the inside out even after dark.

If you don't want to change the appearance of your building at all there are neutral window films. They allow those on the outside to have an unobstructed view indoors. This is perfect for retail settings.

Some business owners would prefer that the public could not see the specialist equipment that they have in their offices. Window film can shield this from prying eyes and increase your security. 

4. UV Protection

Over time, exposure to UV rays takes its toll on the interior of your office. We've all seen furniture that has faded because of exposure to the sun.

The concern is not purely aesthetic. They can also cause materials to degrade over time. 

Even indoors, people can still be exposed to UV radiation if they work close to a window. And by close, we mean within several feet which may cover a large part of the office.

Office window glass usually provides a good level of protection from UVB rays. But UVA rays? Not so much.

Ongoing exposure to these rays can be harmful to your employees' health. You can protect them by installing LLumar window film which blocks 99% of UV rays but still allows daylight into the office.

5. Save Your Business Money

Windows are an issue for companies looking to reduce their energy consumption. Unless you had an ultra-modern building with the latest energy-efficient windows, chances are your windows let a lot of heat in. Of course, they do this the most right when you're trying to keep the office cool. 

Replacing your windows is probably not an option. But window film for businesses can make a real difference to your energy usage.

It's easy and cost-effective to have your widows retrofitted with window film. Professional installers create a high-quality finish that does not interfere with your views. And the best part is they could net you a 15% energy savings!

At the same time, you'll reduce your carbon footprint and boost your eco-credentials. With these kinds of savings, your window tinting will pay for itself in a few years. Use an energy savings calculator to work out how much your business could save.

Ready to Get Your Office Window Tint Installed?

Everyone who owns a commercial building wants their occupants to be happy and healthy. An office window tint makes the interiors more comfortable for employees. They can see their screens without glare and can be shielded from outsiders looking in.

At Latitude 33 Window Tint, our business is based on using the highest quality window films from LLumar to get you the very best results. We pride ourselves on leaving our customers happy and satisfied.

Call us at (803) 221-0061 or request a free estimate for your office window tinting today!