As a homeowner, you can improve indoor comfort by reducing or eliminating hot spots. Our films reduce up to 99 percent of the sun's ultraviolet rays and reject up to 79 percent of the solar heat that may otherwise come through a window. They also help reduce winter heat loss by reflecting up to 35 percent of indoor heat back into the room. You will find our films are also easy on the eyes. On the outside, they give your home, car or business a more pleasing, unified look. On the inside, our films provide glare reduction for you and others.
3M™ Sun Control Window Films save energy, as well as helping to protect your furnishings, drapes, carpet, woodwork and artwork from destructive ultraviolet rays that cause fading. 3M™ Safety and Security Window Films provide fragment retention by holding glass together during destructive weather, smash and grab crimes or acts of terrorism. They help to seal out the water, the primary cause of property damage and they have a toughness that allows these films to withstand day-to-day abuse.
Prevent Fabric Fade
Both financially and emotionally, you’ve made a tremendous investment in your home or office. Once that investment is made, the next step is keeping it looking beautiful. Unfortunately, fabrics, wallpaper, natural wood floors, photos, and other valuables will fade when unfiltered sun shines through your windows.
Fading is caused by four reasons:
Ultraviolet (UV) light is the primary cause of fabric and furniture fade (40%). All 3M Window Films block up to 99.9% of UV light. Not only does UV light contribute to fabric fade, but so do visible light (25%) and heat from the sun (25%). 3M Window Films help block out visible light and heat to minimize your fabric fade. “Other” (10%) refers to variables that are beyond your control - such as the color or material of your furnishings. Simply put, some fabrics and materials maintain their color longer than others.
UV Protection
By now most people are aware that prolonged exposure to sunlight can lead to skin cancer. But what most people don’t realize is that being inside your home doesn’t mean you are protected from the sun’s rays. In fact, untreated glass does very little to protect your skin from cancer causing UV rays. Adding 3M Window Films to the glass in your home is an excellent way to protect your family. These films are designed to filter out both UVA and UVB rays.
Reduce Utility Bills
The more windows there are in your building, the greater the benefits of installing 3M Window Film. That is because 3M Window Film does much more than simply control heat gain or loss; it also improves the safety, security, energy efficiency, and appearance of your building - all at a fraction of the cost of installing special glass.
Unlike drapes and blinds, 3M Window Film rejects up to 79% of the sun's heat that would otherwise come through the window. That can translate into a savings of about one ton of air conditioning for every 100 square feet of glass exposed to sunlight. In addition to keeping solar heat out during the summer months, 3M All Season Window Films keep you warmer in the winter months by reflecting manmade heat back into the building. This can reduce heat loss by up to 30% to save you money and improve occupant comfort.
Using information specific to the windows and layout of your building, we can estimate the savings derived from installing 3M Window Film using a software application co-developed between 3M and the Department of Energy. Often the payback period is less than three years.
3M Window Films block out 99.9% of UV light, thus protecting you from the sun's harmful rays and significantly reducing fabric and furniture fade. They also reduce glare to improve your indoor visibility, especially with respect to computer monitors and televisions.
More Than One Way to Save Money...
Energy efficiency can lower your federal tax bill and your monthly energy bill. Heat gained through windows makes up a significant portion of your summer utility bill. 3M Window Films reduces heat gain by up to 79 percent, which helps lower energy consumption.
Safety and Security
3M Safety & Security Window Films help deter smash-and-grab burglars by eliminating their most crucial weapon - time. By adding shatter-resistance, penetrating a glass opening is more difficult. Since burglars rely on quick and easy access for a successful break-in, a door or window that slows them down is one that will probably make them go away.
These same films are available in tinted forms and help reduce fabric and furniture fade by blocking up to 99.9% of the sun’s damaging UV rays.
Privacy and Decorative
Scotchcal™3M™ Scotchcal™ Dusted Crystal and Frosted Crystal films simulate acid-etched and sand blasted glass surfaces when privacy or an enhanced image is needed. These films are a low-cost alternative to traditional acid-etching or sand blasting, and can be applied to thin glass. Scotchcal™ is very stable with minimal shrinkage, and has a moisture-resistant lining which makes it easier to weed. These durable, cast vinyl films feature a clear, pressure sensitive adhesive and a clear, synthetic liner. In addition, glare is reduced by the film’s matte finish. Lastly, other Scotchcal™ films offer privacy and security by blocking out glass with a solid white or black film.
Fasara™ Decorative Window Films
3M™ Fasara™ interior design films add a new dimension to space. Like some Scotchcal™ films, these decorative films are applied to glass to create a beautiful etched appearance without the associated high cost. These maintenance-free, fingerprint-resistant films create a uniform rice paper appearance that is not typically found in traditional window films. Light is dispersed softly, rendering a high-class, tranquil atmosphere. Fasara™ films are also suited for interior glass partitions or the inside surface of windows. Lastly, Fasara™ films reduce heat and glare, and block up to 99.9% of UV light to reduce fabric and furniture fade.
3M Warranty Offers Peace of Mind
In addition to energy and dollar savings, window film offers numerous other advantages. Selecting 3M Window Films give you peace of mind. That’s because we have one of the most comprehensive warranties you can get; backed by a company you know and trust.
Another Great 3M Product You Can Trust
In the home, in the office, in the lab and on the work site, every day people all over the world turn to 3M products. Our quality is unchallenged and our commitment to innovation is unmatched. From great consumer brands like Scotch Tape and Post-it Notes, to leading edge technology and medical products, 3M has earned the world’s trust.
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