Solar Film: Why Should You Choose and Use One for your Business

You probably know that installing solar panels on your home or business is a cost-effective and eco-friendly choice, but have you considered a solar film? Solar films have all the advantages of solar panels, but they’re more flexible and can be installed in many places where rigid glass panels can’t go. In the following blog post below, we’ll go over what exactly solar films are and what makes them so versatile.

Business owners often look to personnel and internal matters to help their bottom line, but do they often look at their actual place of business? We’ve all seen depictions of offices that are like caves, with no natural light. This is a nightmare that hopefully you never encounter. Natural light is incredibly beneficial to employee health and happiness.

While you may be blessed with vast office windows, there may be even more you can do. Ever heard of solar control for windows? If not, you are missing out.

Keep reading below for five awesome reasons you should try solar window film today!

 

Cut Those Energy Bills

Probably the reason window tints are so popular is that it can save you money. When properly applied, your windows will reduce its heat gain and your AC would generate less energy, making your office energy efficient. Saving money on monthly energy bills means you can reallocate those funds to staff well-being or other business needs.

If you need some tips on choosing the proper type, check out more blogs on our website! Seeking out window tint is much cheaper than replacing your windows.

 

Reduce Risk of Break-Ins

Your office probably has a lot of valuable items and data. Using UV window film or security film can also decrease the odds that your office space will be broken into.

In addition to limiting visibility for potential thieves, it also adds reinforcement to your windows. In the unfortunate scenario of a window chip or break, having a solar window film will limit the damage or risk there is.

 

Protect Furniture

Have you ever suddenly realized your favorite sofa has faded? It is likely a result of harmful UV rays. Sun blocking window tint will limit the rays and the ultraviolet light that can get in and ruin your furniture pieces.

A bonus tip? Window tints will also protect your staff’s skin from the sun damage, cutting down their risk for skin cancer.

 

Reduce Glares with Solar Window Film

Is there an hour of the day where your staff actually avoid working near the windows? It could be due to annoying glare. Working with computers near windows can be very problematic. Installing sun blocking tints on your windows will alleviate this and keep staff much more comfortable.

 

Increase in Staff Productivity

One final reason you should consider using window films is that you will notice your staff work harder and happier.

A few of the issues noted above, especially temperature changes and screen glare, are notorious for slowing down workers. Tints and control films are a better choice than adding blinds because the latter can break easily and must be regularly cleaned.

 

Embrace Your Windows Even More

Having ample natural light and visible light in your office is a great thing. Hopefully, you see now why adding solar control window film will make them even better!

 

Why Choose Solar Film?

Solar film is made up of photovoltaic material—material that converts sunlight and solar heat into electrical energy—built onto a substrate in several thin layers. Solar films are more flexible than solar panels because they’re made with photovoltaic materials that have a higher light-absorbing efficiency, which means a much thinner metal or a plastic substrate can be used.

There are many benefits to using solar films. Because they’re so lightweight, durable and flexible, they can be installed on vehicles, curved surfaces and structures like carports, floating reservoir covers and mobile devices. Plus, they’re easier and cheaper to install than solar panels. 

Whether you have one window or a hundred, making the most of your windows is one key step to a successful business! If you are ready to pick up some window tint, please contact us and we would love to help you out! To learn more about the applications of solar films, visit our website.

At Smartfilm, we proud to install solar films for homes and businesses that help our customers save money while helping the environment. Let us help you, contact us today.