Why Electric Windows Are Becoming More Popular Commercially

When you own a commercial space, it’s not just business operations that you have to think about. You have several responsibilities, including security, safety, and the financial expenses of the company as a whole. What’s the answer to all these responsibilities? Well, if the growing trend in 2022 and 2023 is anything to go by, the answer is pretty simple.

Windows. Or to be more specific, electric windows. Yep, we’re living in the future. But in all seriousness, ensuring the security, safety and finances of your building can be done simply by installing our electric window openers. We’re going to tell you exactly why, but before we do that, we’ll clarify what we’re talking about:

Electric Windows Explained

You’ve probably come across electric windows quite a bit over the last few years, although you might not have realised it. Electric windows are advanced windows that can open and close automatically or with a remote. This is done with a small motor that powers a cable that can wind and unwind. When the electric current runs through the motor, the cable can both pull open or lower the window – without an irritating noise and zero squeaking!

Why Are They So Good?

When it comes to why you should install them, let’s start with security. One of the big issues for commercial properties is that manual windows have to be opened manually – no flies on us! – which means that security can befall human error. For instance, at the end of a long day, it’s incredibly easy to forget to close certain windows, and this can pose a huge security risk, as it’s essentially like leaving the door wide open for an intruder. Since electric windows can be powered automatically, they can open at the beginning of the business day and close at the end of it. Not only is that pretty neat, but it also increases security tenfold. 

What Are The Financial Benefits?

With the automatic mechanism in mind, this is also where they can be a great investment where expenses are concerned. Yes, electric windows can cost more than manual windows, but they can save a lot of costs over time. For starters, if you have to go around closing windows every day, then you’re wasting time that will be better spent elsewhere – you know the old saying: time is money. As well as this, you can control the climate of the commercial space easily, stopping the offices from getting too cold – which results in turning up the heating – or too warm – which results in more air conditioning. It’s true that businesses are charged more for energy than residential properties, and while it might still seem inconsequential, that small amount snowballs over time, and it’s so easy to notice the positive difference once the electric windows are installed.

Why Are They Safer?

It’s also worth noting that they are safer for all your employees. Manual windows can easily degrade over time, which means that they can get stuck into position and become hard to close or open – trying to do so can not only be difficult but can lead to injury for the staff. As well as this, many commercial buildings have windows that are out of reach, which means they have to be opened either by a window pole or a ladder. When you take into consideration that 50% of work-related injuries are from falling, it becomes clear that electric windows – through working either automatically or remotely – are certainly the safer option.

Finishing Points

Add into all this that electric windows are more convenient, offer better insulation, an increased resale value, and are eco-friendly – artificially controlling the temperature has a negative impact on the environment – it’s easy to see why they are becoming such a popular investment. What you do with your commercial property is up to you, of course. But we’d say that making this move is a small way to make a big difference.