Ives Insurance and Select Path offices improve Comfort and Privacy with 3M Window Film
Windsor Window Imaging undertook a project at a commercial building located at 1303 Essex County Rd 22, Belle River, Ontario, a small community near the City of Windsor. Ives Insurance Brokers and Select Path Benefits and Financial Services, are two businesses at this location that were looking for privacy and sun control solutions due to the numerous windows in their offices. The project involved the application of 3M Window Film to address these needs effectively.
The Challenge
The Ives Insurance and Select Path offices feature many windows, providing ample natural light and a sense of openness. However, these windows also present challenges:
Privacy Concerns: The one-level office building faces a medical centre and parking lot. The people walking or driving by could easily look into the offices, compromising privacy.
Sun Control Issues: The west-facing windows allow the afternoon sun to pour in, causing glare and increased heat, which can be uncomfortable for employees and visitors.
Interior Glass Walls: Ives Insurance's boardroom has interior glass walls. The bare glass lacked privacy and was causing distractions during meetings.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Windsor Window Imaging recommended and installed a custom solution comprising:
3M Night Vision 25 Film—Applied to exterior windows, this film provides daytime privacy and significant heat rejection. It allows light in while reducing glare and maintaining a comfortable temperature.
3M Dusted Crystal Film—Applied to the interior glass walls of the Ives Insurance boardroom, this film looks like a frosted or textured glass. A wide strip was placed at eye level when sitting at the table, ensuring privacy and reducing distractions. The glass above and below the strip was left open for light and to maintain an open feel.
The installation covered 750 square feet of glass, including 100 windows, and took two technicians two days to complete. The furniture was moved with extra care to accommodate the installation.
The Results
The customized window film solution provided significant benefits for the offices of Ives Insurance and Select Path:
Improved Privacy: The 3M Night Vision 25 film effectively prevents people from looking into the offices from outside, ensuring a more private work environment.
Enhanced Comfort: The film reduces glare and controls heat from the west-facing windows, making the office more comfortable during the afternoon sun.
Increased Energy Efficiency: Reducing heat gain contributes to lower energy costs for cooling.
Aesthetic Appeal: The 3M Dusted Crystal film on the boardroom glass walls enhances privacy while maintaining an open and professional look.
Overall, the project successfully improved the work environment for the owners, employees, and guests of Ives Insurance and Select Path, delivering both functional and aesthetic enhancements.
Windsor Window Imaging has been a leading window film and graphics provider in the Southern Ontario region since 1998. Located in Windsor, Ontario, we are a 3M Authorized Window Film dealer proudly serving Windsor, Sarnia, Essex, Chatham, and the surrounding area. “All our work is guaranteed and we guarantee your seen our work.”
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