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The Benefits of Window Filming for Privacy and UV Protection

July 7, 2025 Steve Sherbourne

As the summer sun gets stronger, many homeowners find themselves battling increased glare, fading furniture, and rising indoor temperatures. While windows are essential for letting in light and opening up your space, they can also come with some seasonal downsides. That’s where window filming can make a real difference.

At Windrush Doors and Windows, we offer a wide range of specialist glazing solutions designed to improve comfort and performance and window film is one of the most effective, non-intrusive options available.

What is window filming?

Window filming is a thin, transparent layer professionally applied to the inside of your existing windows. While it may seem subtle, the benefits are anything but. From blocking UV rays to adding a level of privacy without sacrificing natural light, window filming is a smart and cost-effective upgrade for any home.

Protect your interiors from sun damage

One of the biggest advantages of window filming is its ability to filter out harmful UV rays. Over time, constant exposure to the sun can bleach and degrade fabrics, flooring, artwork and wooden furniture. By adding a protective film to your windows, you can block up to 99% of UV light, significantly reducing fading and extending the life of your interiors.

This kind of protection is particularly valuable in south-facing rooms or homes with large areas of glazing, where the sun’s impact is at its most intense.

Reduce glare without pulling the curtains

There’s nothing worse than not being able to watch TV or work on a screen because of the sun’s glare. Window filming helps to cut glare while still allowing natural light to filter through. That means a more comfortable living or working environment and no need to keep drawing the blinds in the middle of the day.

Enhance your privacy

Window filming can also be used to increase privacy during the day, particularly in overlooked areas like bathrooms, kitchens, or street-facing windows. Frosted or tinted films obscure the view from outside while still allowing you to see out, giving you added peace of mind without the need for bulky curtains or blinds.

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Energy efficiency benefits

Some window films also have thermal properties, helping to reflect heat away from your home during summer. By reducing solar heat gain, they can help to keep rooms cooler which in turn can lower your reliance on fans or air conditioning. In winter, certain films also help to retain heat, making your home more energy efficient year-round.

Why choose Windrush Doors and Windows?

With decades of experience and a strong local reputation, we are trusted by homeowners across Oxfordshire for our expert advice, quality products and professional service. Whether you’re looking for a quick repair, a full replacement, or advice on specialist glazing like window filming, you’ll get honest recommendations, skilled workmanship and reliable support at every stage.

“Windrush came quickly, quoted quickly, and completed the work quickly, cleanly, and professionally. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone. They’ll certainly be my first call for any future issues.” – Luke

We’re known for our tailored solutions that work for your home and budget. It’s why so many of our customers come back to us time and again, and recommend us to others.

Unlike some more involved home improvements, window filming is quick to install and doesn’t require major changes to your property. It’s also easy to clean and maintain, ideal if you want a hassle-free solution that makes a noticeable difference.

We’re happy to advise on the best window filming solutions for your property whether as a standalone service or as part of a wider glazing upgrade. Give us a call or explore our services online:

Get in touch with us today and enjoy a cooler, more private, and better-protected home this summer.

This June Windrush installed 39 Pvcu windows to our student accommodation block at Rewley Abbey Court. The work required them to install the windows while residents were in occupation, some with young children. Windrush carried out a full risk and method statement and appraisal to carry out the works in a safe manner with multi-occupation to consider. Full scaffolding and access booms were used with everything being alarmed and fenced off with appropriate signage in place. The Windrush team involved had all the necessary accreditation holding CSCS cards, asbestos awareness trained, CRB checked etc. The windows were as per our requested specification with Windrush being the most competitive out of the competition. The College are very pleased with all aspects of the work carried out and will be using Windrush on our future projects.

Steve Williams, Buildings and Estates

Green Templeton College, Oxford

Windrush have installed new pvcu patio doors in the residents homes on site. The window installers being friendly and polite and having a nice demeanour and getting on well with the residents. The work was carried out in a professional manor with their work being clean and tidy all with an insurance baked guarantee. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

Alex Jordan, Site Manager

Swinbrook Court, Langdale Gate, retirement and sheltered housing, Witney, Oxon

I would just like to say that I was very impressed by the two young men who came to do the windows yesterday, they were very efficient, had impeccable manners and they cleared up after themselves which was a joy.

Windrush serviced two Velux windows and re-glazed with new sealed units, re-glazed a bedroom window with three sealed units, and re-glazed a conservatory upgrading sealed units to “Low E Argon” gas and thermal bar

Emma Sadler

Yew Tree Farm, Abingdon Road

During the School holidays the Windrush team carried out window adaption works for the School. Windrush installed remote window winding equipment to our high level windows that have been a health and safety issue with pupils and staff standing on chairs to open. I can recommend Windrush for their professional approach, competitive pricing and ability to accommodate our requirements during a busy time with many other trades on site. They were willing to change their work schedule to accommodate changing circumstances on site.

Neil Baker, Estates Manager

St Helen & St Katherine School, Abingdon, Oxon

Windrush recently attended our Academy and replaced damaged window hinges and handles with great success. The Windrush Team who carried the work out were very professional with the work being carried out during normal School hours. The Health and Safety aspect being covered with the adoption of measures from their risk assessment and method statement being carried out.

Steve Bryan, Estates Team

The Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane, Oxford

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Steve Sherbourne, Managing Director

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