Posted By Caroline James We have a problem in one of our buildings where sunlight is at such an angle and intensity that it is impossible to site desks in a position where the person is neither looking directly into the sun or has the sun shining directly on the screen. Blinds are in place but not heavy enough duty or fitted closely enough to prevent the sun causing glare. A request has been made for anti-glare film to be applied to the windows on the outside but the building manager - the building is leased, refuses to take any action. While the argument as to legal liability and staff health rages on I am seeking an alternative solution. Heavy duty blinds which are more closely fitted are being considered but staff say they are not happy because they will be forced to work permanently in artificial light when there is natural light available, albeit too strong. Are there anti-glare filters available with degrees of ability to block out glare, i.e. all the ones in the normal catalogues say 99% effectiveness but this is subjective to the initial measure, where the glare is stronger/higher than average this could be reduced to a lesser percentage. Also, is there a film or paint available which can be applied from the inside, thus eliminating the building manager's involvement - if he doesn't like it too bad! The only anti-glare films I can find are applied from the outside. As the area concerned is several floors up we are unable to apply anything to the outside of the windows without the building managers consent.

Posted By Bryn Maidment You could try getting thicker vertical blinds which can be kept partially open and reduce the residual glare with screen filters. Also try the 90 degree thingy. Seeing as the staff are not helpful you could try and ask them what they would be happy with!! Putting the ball in their court may make them see the difficulties you're having and get them to accept a compromise.

Posted By Martin J Morley We faced a similar problem of light control in a refurbished mill building with small panes of rough glass, and fitted vertical blinds. Some areas were given cheap blinds, but some were prioritised and fitted with very effective ones, which are translucent and heat reflective on one side, called 'Dapple'. This means that they can be drawn without then needing to work entirely by artificial light. I am told that our contract was with: Venetian Blind Cleaning Services of Nottingham, Tel: 0115 964 0816