Window films – heat/UV reduction

Using its high-tech window films, Prescott Graphics Services can solve all those modern glass-related problems such as overheating, glare and fading – the bane of office life these days, given the architectural trend for large glazed areas.

Indeed, glass has become an increasingly popular element in many modern workplaces, leading to an increased risk of solar heat gain and glare. Tinted glass does little more than change the appearance of the glass, while blinds do not actually keep the property cool – they just reduce the ingress of light. By applying solar-control window film, we can reject unwanted solar heat gain and glare, block damaging ultraviolet rays, and provide electromagnetic shielding. As an added bonus, the visual appearance of your work space is greatly enhanced!

Reducing energy costs in the summer

In addition to making working conditions uncomfortable, solar gain also leads to higher energy costs, accounting for about 20% of the cooling energy load in commercial properties during the summer months. Installing solar-control film is estimated to pay for itself in reduced energy bills within two to three years, reducing temperatures by as much as eight degrees centigrade.

Reducing glare

Where glare is a problem, solar-control window film reduces the effect without impacting on visible light levels or the view through the glass. This can enhance the productivity of staff, in particular those working on computer screens.

Materials for every application

The extensive range of solar-window films available includes reflective, semi-reflective, dual-reflective, neutral-tinted and colour-tinted finishes to modify the appearance of the building. In addition, reflective finishes can provide privacy and one-way vision when combined with the correct lighting levels.

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Regulations

It is now a UK legal requirement that glazed screens and doors are clearly defined with manifestation. The manifestation needs to be at two levels, 800mm to 1000mm and 1400mm to 1600mm from floor level without contrasting to background decoration to make it visually stand out from both sides of the glass, night or day.

Glazed doors or glass sheets that form part of a curtain wall also need to have manifestation, either sandblast or colour to a height of 150mm or broken bands at a minimum of 50mm per band. Door hardware such as framing or handles etc can be exempt if they are sufficiently visible in themselves.

Many people forget that shop windows that do not have a window display also need to adhere to the regulations.

Fact: There are around 58,000 hospital treated accidents and 10 fatalities per year in the UK involving fixed glass. Approximately 63% of these accidents involve glass in doors and 31% involve window panes.

Prescott Graphics provides a quick and very cost effective solution to meeting these legal requirements and helps to prevent your business avoid prosecution and hefty fines.

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