Are Your Large Storefront Windows Causing Your Employees and Customers Discomfort?
When you have large storefront windows, you are going to experience issues with the sun.
Imagine you have shelves full of products in front of the windows. The glare that customers are going to get when trying to view your products could be intense. They may not spend much time even looking at, let alone purchasing them, if they are having such a hard time seeing them. Something else to consider is the shelf life of these products. How will the constant daytime exposure to solar heat alter the quality and life of the products?
Having natural light is enjoyable but it comes with drawbacks if it’s entering through untreated glass. Let’s talk about customer comfort for a moment. Think of a client in the front lobby, waiting to be helped. They may be standing or sitting in the direct sunlight with glare and heat surrounding them, and no other area to move to for relief. It can be unbearable. The client is uncomfortable, probably getting agitated and just wants to leave as quickly as possible. When they do walk away from the window area, they are met with really cool temperatures because the air conditioning had to be set cooler to offset the amount of heat in the front lobby area! The employees aren’t comfortable working all day in these conditions either.
Now let’s install window film on these large storefront windows. The glare is substantially reduced, allowing customers to leisurely look at your products on display and decide what they would like to purchase, the products are being protected from accelerated aging, the temperature in the store is balanced and everyone is in a comfortable and pleasant environment. Cashiers have an easier time working the register with less eye strain from the bright sun and the view looking out is crisp and clear. The owners are pleased because of less air conditioning expense and mechanical upkeep. The applied window film will also help hold together shattered glass in the event of an attempted break-in or a severe weather incident. All this, plus the window film also blocks 99% of the damaging UV rays that harm our furniture, carpeting, and even our skin!
If you’d like to be intentional about customer and employee comfort and protection, contact Solar Energy Control today. We can discuss with you the various types of films available to meet the needs of your individual situation. Call us at (763) 354-2838 or email us at info@solarenergycontrol.net. We proudly serve the entire Twin Cities Metro Area.
