Is There Such Thing As A Clear Glare Reduction Window Film - Stockfilms

Posted by Liz Seyi
14
Jan 13, 2025
36 Views
Image

For many of us lately, it has been difficult to avoid noticing the distracting effects of winter glare. The sun’s relatively low position in the sky during the day, as well as the highly reflective surfaces created by snow, ice, and water on the roads, has forced more of us to think about how we can combat glare in our buildings, including across commercial premises. 

Those glare problems can sometimes be even greater in high-rise buildings of the “glass box” designs that are so commonplace in the 2020s. But of course, such designs are popular due to such factors as the high level of natural light they allow to flood into their interior spaces, as well as their elegant and sleek aesthetics. 

If, then, you are responsible for a “wall of glass” premises and you are seeking ways to combat glare to help make life easier for occupants, you might be anxious to find a solution that does not overly compromise those pleasing visuals. 

This may lead you to seek out a glare reduction window film that is completely clear, whether it is viewed from the inside or the outside of your premises. But does such a product even exist? 

You can combine clarity with major glare reduction… when viewing from the inside, outwards

We have bad news to share; there is no entirely clear window film that also massively reduces glare. By this, we are referring to window film that delivers a high level of glare reduction while also looking completely transparent from both the inside and the outside of the building where it is fitted. 

This is because, in order to prevent a high proportion of the passage of light/glare through glass, a degree of tint is needed. 

However, you can have good vision and clarity when looking outward through a window film from the inside, at the same time as enjoying a good level of glare reduction. In this sense, the effect is much like putting on a pair of sunglasses; it is the vision from outside a building, looking into the internal space, that is impacted when a tinted glare reduction film is applied to glass.  

A good “rule of thumb” is: the darker the tint on the window film you purchase, the more effective you can expect it to be at minimising glare. 

Of course, it is likely that in a “real-world” setting such as an office space, you will have competing priorities, such as a wish to ensure a certain level of visibility through the glass. So, you will need to think carefully about the specifications that might be the right choice for your commercial building when you look to order a glare reduction window film. 

We present a range of attractive options for glare reduction window film 

If the reduction of glare is such an urgent need at your premises that you are prepared to accept a considerable loss of clarity when viewed from the outside (or simply don’t need certain windows in your buildings to be easy to see through from the outside), you will have the freedom to choose an especially dark tint.

That could mean selecting such a film as our Opalux-branded Silver 20 product. This internally applied window film delivers a formidable 82% reduction in glare, although it does only transmit 16% of visible light. It has a silver reflective appearance from the outside during the day, which also helps ensure excellent daytime privacy for workers in the building where the film is installed. 

Ask us today for advice and recommendations in relation to window films 

We could continue to put the spotlight on various window films in our range that provide degrees of glare reduction – but we think you probably understand the principle by now. 

For a more detailed and tailored discussion of your needs from glare reduction window film, and a recommendation of the product that may best suit your premises, please feel free to call our technical support team, on 020 8441 0449. You may also find answers to your queries on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

 

Comments
avatar
Please sign in to add comment.