Are Your Windows Ready for Shorter Days and Lower Sun Angles?

As autumn fades into winter, the days grow noticeably shorter, and the sun sits lower in the sky. While this seasonal shift is expected, it can have a surprising impact on your home or workplace—particularly when it comes to your windows. Lower sun angles can cause glare, excessive brightness, and even expose your interiors to more damaging UV rays than you might expect this time of year.

At WF Glazing Protection Ltd, we understand how changing daylight conditions affect comfort, energy use, and the longevity of your furnishings. That’s why we offer a range of specialist window film solutions across Nottinghamshire that are perfectly suited to the demands of the winter months.

So, as you dig out your winter coats and put the heating on, it’s also worth asking: are your windows prepared for what the season brings?

How Lower Sun Angles Affect Your Home or Business

During the summer, the sun is high overhead. In winter, however, it travels a much lower arc across the sky—often shining directly into your windows for long periods. While it might seem like a welcome source of warmth and light, it can create several problems:

  • Uncomfortable glare on screens, TVs, and work surfaces
  • Faded furniture, flooring and artwork due to prolonged UV exposure
  • Increased heat loss through untreated glass
  • Reduced privacy, especially in rooms that face the street

All of this can lead to a home or workplace that feels less comfortable, less private, and less energy-efficient.

Window Film: A Simple but Effective Solution

Many of these seasonal issues can be tackled with professional window film installation. At WF Glazing Protection Ltd, we supply and fit high-performance films that allow you to get the best from your windows—without any of the seasonal downsides.

Our tailored range includes:

Whether you’re dealing with low winter sun in a bay window or bright reflections in an open-plan office, we’ve got a window film solution that works.

The Problem with Winter Glare

We often associate glare with summer, but the sun’s lower winter angle can cause just as many problems—particularly in rooms with large, south or west-facing windows.

During morning and afternoon hours, light beams directly into the space, bouncing off screens, polished floors, or kitchen surfaces. This can make reading, working, or relaxing genuinely uncomfortable.

Our glare reduction window films are specially engineered to filter out excessive brightness while still letting in natural daylight. They’re ideal for:

  • Home offices
  • Living rooms with large screens
  • Retail spaces
  • Reception areas and meeting rooms

UV Damage Doesn’t Stop in Winter

Although the intensity of UV radiation drops slightly in the colder months, the sun’s rays can still penetrate through your windows and cause lasting damage. Prolonged exposure—even on grey days—can lead to fading of carpets, sofas, artwork, and wooden floors.

Our UV protection films offer year-round peace of mind by blocking up to 99% of these harmful rays, helping to protect your interiors from premature ageing and discolouration.

They’re a smart solution for both residential and commercial properties.

Combat Heat Loss and Improve Efficiency

Shorter days mean more hours of heating, and windows are often a key culprit when it comes to heat escaping your home or office. Rather than turning up the thermostat or adding bulky curtains, consider installing energy-saving window film.

These films are virtually invisible and work by reflecting interior heat back into the room, reducing reliance on central heating and helping lower your energy bills.

It’s an ideal upgrade for:

  • Homes with large glazed areas or older double glazing
  • Offices with full-height windows
  • Public buildings, schools, and libraries aiming to reduce operational costs

Ready for Nottinghamshire Winters

Whether you’re in Nottingham city centre, Beeston, Mansfield, Arnold, West Bridgford, or further afield in Worksop, Newark, or Retford, our team at WF Glazing Protection Ltd is on hand to help you prepare for the colder, darker months.

With decades of experience fitting window films across Nottinghamshire, we know what works best for homes and businesses in the local area.

For advice, a free quote, or to speak with one of our specialists, call us today on 0345 337 4751.

Your Comfort Is Our Priority

At WF Glazing Protection Ltd, we combine high-quality products with expert installation and excellent customer service. We don’t just make windows look better—we make your space more comfortable, more efficient, and better protected throughout the winter season and beyond.

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