Can Electric Windows Actually Make Your Office Safer?

Electric windows are getting more popular by the day, and this is for several reasons. 

For starters, they fit perfectly into the green-orientated offices of today’s world. According to a recent survey, 55% of commercial property experts have noted a sizable increase in sustainable demands from clients, and the people who aren’t insisting on ecological upgrades are looking to do so over the next few years. 

Secondly, they are convenient. It’s a lot easier to walk into an office space and control the windows with a click of a button – or maybe not even that if they are fully automated – compared to constantly opening and closing windows depending on the temperature. 

Significantly, however, we think that a lot of people are racing to install electric window openers because of the security that they offer. 

You might be wondering: Well, how exactly are electric windows any safer than manual windows? And we’re glad you’re wondering that because we’ve been meaning to go into it for a while now! Below are the key ways in which a simple electric window investment can keep a property safe in 2023.

Commercial Burglary

In the UK, especially, commercial burglary is still a hot topic. Just last year, there was an 11.8% increase, with a total of 63,843 incidents reported – nearly 7,000 more than in 2021. Add to this that 30% of commercial property fires are caused purposefully by intruders, and the subject of property security becomes even more significant. 

Because the second most popular entry point for intruders are windows that have been left open, electric window openers have become a small but integral part of office safety. With this technology, office workers no longer need to remember to close every window that has been opened during the day, and the windows themselves become a lot harder to force open. 

Work-Related Injury

Looking at some more statistics, according to the HSE, as many as 35,280 non-fatal accidents happened in 2022 due to falling from height. To put it in perspective, that’s 97 accidents happening every day!

If an office has windows that are higher than usual, or skylights that need to be opened and closed to control the temperature or avoid dampness, then it’s a constant safety hazard for workers who have to climb a ladder – or stand on unstable furniture – to reach them. Electric window openers eradicate this problem, offering residents in a commercial property to simply press a button to control them, or let the windows work entirely automatically.

Fighting The Elements

Lastly, we mentioned that 30% of fires are caused purposefully by intruders. On the subject of fires, electric windows are also highly beneficial. If there is a fire in the building and people are still inside, it can be very difficult to manually open heavy windows, especially with a lack of visibility and time being of the essence. Electric windows can ensure that every emergency escape route becomes far easier, without the need for any struggle. 

As well as this, electric windows can be hooked up to smart tech, which means they can open automatically after a fire alarm system is triggered. By opening the windows in this instance, it’s possible to keep a property better ventilated while it’s filling with smoke. This subsequently gives more time for remaining residents to safely exit the building. 

These are just three of the safety benefits that electric windows offer, but we think they’re enough to invest in today and secure your property for the future!