Applying a film or coating is placed over any forms of float glass to make tinted class is an excellent option for existing windows and cost effective.

Tinted glass is used for various purposes. It can be used to reduce the amount of light coming in. It can also be used to decrease the amount of heat coming into a building or car. Tinted glass has multiple applications and can be used for glass roofing, glass facades, superyachts as well as anywhere that heat protection and privacy is needed.

The advantage of tinted glass is heat insulation. Tinted glass reflects off a lot of heat, making the building cooler in warm weather. It can also be used to conserve indoor warmth when it is cold outside. It offers as much as 30% improvement in energy efficiency. To have it reflect off the heat of the sun, the film must be applied on the outer side of a glazed window. To keep the interiors warm, to prevent the heat from escaping outside, the tinted film must be applied on the inside of a glazed window. Mostly used by architects and builders in the construction of green buildings. Most new and stylish buildings like malls, apartment buildings and server rooms have tinted glass facades for lowering energy costs.

The AS 1288–2021, Glass in Buildings – Selection and Installation is the Australian Standard that provides procedures for selecting and installing glass in buildings to ensure safety, particularly under conditions like wind loading and human impact. Cairns Local Glass glaziers work to these standards when working with glass in commercial buildings.