Project Overview: Glare and Heat Reduction for Richmond Café

Client: Café in Richmond. Location: Richmond, Victoria. Duration: 1 day.

Objective

UV Window Coatings was tasked with addressing significant glare and heat issues at a café in Richmond. The primary goals were to reduce glare for café workers and minimise heat ingress from the northern exposure. The angled windows facing the street required careful planning and execution.

Scope of work

• Initial consultation and detailed site assessment with café management.
• Recommended 3M's Night Vision series for excellent glare reduction and heat rejection.
• Scheduled the install around peak café hours and prepared all glass surfaces for adhesion.
• Used scaffolding and specialist tools to apply Night Vision film cleanly across angled windows.
• Multiple inspections during and after installation for quality assurance.
• Provided maintenance guidelines and a 12-year commercial warranty.

Results and impact

• Glare reduction: significantly improved comfort for staff and patrons.
• Heat reduction: minimised heat ingress from the northern exposure.
• Improved visibility: clear inside views maintained despite glare control.
• Aesthetic appeal: subtle, modern finish complementing the café exterior.
• Energy efficiency: reduced cooling load contributing to lower energy use.

Client feedback

The project was completed on time and within budget. The café management praised our problem-solving with the angled windows; staff and patrons noticed an immediate improvement in comfort.

Glare and northern-exposure heat like this is handled with solar and thermal window film — that page covers the clear, tinted, reflective and exterior options and how each is selected.