Heat Reducing Window Film

Window Film is a cost effective method of giving your building a face lift. Depending on what window film you use, you can change the look of your building giving it a sleek and elegant glow. Windows are important in the overall finishing of a building for several reasons; they can transform an ordinary building into a masterpiece.

However, window trends change and a set of windows can immediately set a building back in terms of being trendy and elegant. Most businesses spend a lot in annual expenses, trying to keep their windows up to date, to reflect their business style and ethics.

Now though, you can save a ton of money and still get your building looking like the sophisticated piece of work that it is. With 3M Ceramic Window Film series for instance, you building can acquire a high and glossy look and still save energy in the process.

Energy savings is another way in which window film can save you money. 3M Sun Control window films are a good example of how window film can be used to reduce energy bills. This is because they allow you to use natural light but minimize the amount of energy you will need to heat up your building or to cool it in the summer months.

When it comes to the summer months, window film keeps that harsh glare from beaming into your building. More than that though, the harmful UV rays that seep into the building are held at bay. These rays can cause fading of your furniture and furnishings and could also cost the building occupants in terms of doctor’s bills because they have been found to be a source that could cause skin cancer.

If you have ever experienced the harm and expense which can result from graffiti, you will readily appreciate how much anti-graffiti window film can cost you. This is another area in which window film can save you money.

Window film is beneficial in so many different ways that it becomes a wise decision whenever building professionals decide to incorporate it into their buildings. Moreover, there are the tax incentives which come with the use of some 3M window films.

If you would like to know more about what 3M window film can do for your building or are interested in a complimentary feasibility study, get in touch with Jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

The normal clear glass is usually a poor insulator of heat and requires a lot of energy to keep your offices warm. Using window film on your windows will however, turn those windows into greater insulators of heat ensuring that less warmth goes out the window during the cold months.

This is quite essential for a number of reasons. First of all, this winter has been one with the highest freezing temperature on record. This means that a lot of extra heat is needed to keep buildings warm. Secondly, with the recent recession, extra heat will leave a huge dent in the total energy bills.

Therefore using window film serves the dual purpose of bringing down the total amount of money spent on energy by reducing the amount of heat needed to keep a building warm.

Sunlight during the winter months can serve as a warming agent thereby tempting you to keep stay close to the direct glare when it gets cold. However, the direct glare of the sun contains what is known as Ultraviolet (UV) rays which are harmful and can cause skin cancer. Window film is a better option because it keeps the winter cold from penetrating into the building and protects the occupants from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

3M Prestige window film series offer the perfect solution for filming your windows and are particularly helpful in saving energy during these winter months. Moreover, use of some 3M window film products could make you eligible for a tax rebate on your building.

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With different products to suit the unique needs of your building, 3M has widened the scope of window film.

As an energy saver, 3M window films function to reduce the amount of direct heat that gets into your building through windows. One astonishing fact about 3M Sun Control window film is that as it works, it saves about 1 ton of air conditioning per 100 square of sun exposed glass and this readily turns to a shorter energy bill. Fully utilizing window films for all your windows will save you a lot of energy which in the long run, translates to lower electricity bills.

Besides saving money and energy that is needed to keep the surrounding air well conditioned, filming also shield you gadgets like computers and sofas from discoloration due to the UV rays. Keeping out 99 % of the dangerous UV rays, filmed windows also keeps you safe from these rays which have been known to cause skin cancer. It also reduces the glare of the sunlight by about 50% leaving a better and more enhanced sight for the eyes.

In commercial buildings in particular, 3M Safety and Security films serve to deter would be smash and grab attacks. The films also reduce the chances of a casualty caused by flying class during a bomb blast or earthquake and with these things becoming common, filming of window is an inexpensive but effective way of protecting yourself.

Window Film Depot provides complete window film services including consultation on the best window film for your building and professional installation. For a free feasibility study, contact Jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

When expertly installed, window filming can be really helpful in saving energy, which will translate to savings on bills. Temperatures are now more severe than they used to be. This winter was much colder than the last. The past summer was one of the hottest on record and there is no indication that the next summer would be any cooler.

Window filming stops the sun’s radiation from flooding into the offices there which means you would need less air-conditioning to keep your offices cool.

The 3M prestige series only allows about 40 % of the total heat that usually flows through windows. With most offices having large office windows that are usually facing the sun, filming is an inexpensive way of conserving energy.

On the other hand, in the cold winters, the window film will reduce the amount of heat that passes through the window. So it would require less to keep your offices warmed up. By simply filming your office windows you could increase your office’s warmth retention by about 38 % and this naturally translates to lower bills.

Simple and effective, window filming is an inexpensive but helpful way of saving on energy.

Window Film Depot has been providing window film solutions for years and has experience with the professional installation of 3m window film. Contact Jeff@windowfilmdepot.com for your free feasibility study today.

Window Film comes in a variety of types, sizes and uses. Depending on the specific needs of a building, window film offers several benefits including protection from harmful UV rays of the sun. Below are some other benefits:

Safety and Security: 3M’s Safety and Security Window Film offers protection against flying glass caused by severe weather and explosions. In times of hurricanes, bomb blasts or smash and grab attacks, the special thicker adhesives help keep shards of glass from flying. The impenetrable quality of the window film serves to deter intruders.

Health: the special qualities of 3M window films aid in sun control by blocking the harmful Ultraviolet rays of the sun. Recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation, 3M Window Film is a healthy addition to any building.

Privacy Options: The tinted options available in the 3M Window Films series make it the top choice in privacy and beauty of cut glass at a fraction of the cost. 3M Fasara window films are as functional as they are decorative and offer Privacy solutions without blocking natural light.

Increased Comfort: 3M window film features sun control, which rejects up to 97 percent of the sun’s infrared light and blocks 99.9 percent of harmful UV rays. The result of this is a cooler, more comfortable indoor environment.

Aesthetic Enhancement: Window film adds beauty and elegance to a building’s exterior. More than that however, it gives an aesthetic look to the indoor appearance. The 3M Fasara window film which features the delicate look used in Japanese rice room partitions, gives a room added beauty. Anti graffiti film is also useful in preventing graffiti from maiming the building’s windows.

Window film depot is versed in all sorts of 3M window films solutions, working on the best window film option to suit your building’s needs. To find out what window film would be best for your building, get a free feasibility study; contact Jeff@windowfilmdepot.com.

1. Window film serves as an energy saver by reducing the amount of solar heat transmission. It acts by absorbing solar through the glass and limits the effect of the harsh sunlight on the occupants of a building.
2. Keeps a building cool and reduces the amount of air conditioning needed.
3. 3M Sun Control films come in different forms, depending on the need of the building and can be enjoyed in clear film without changing the look of the building.
4. For those who prefer colored or dyed film, there are varieties available from the 3M Prestige Window Film range. They absorb solar energy and are highly effective for reducing heat.
5. Most 3M window films are protected with an abrasion resistant coat that provides long-term durability and makes maintenance easier.
6. 3M Sun Control films also offer reflective films that have been precision coated with metals to increase the solar energy reflection of the glass. They are excellent for heat gain reduction.
7. 3M Sun Control films are listed under the recognized materials by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and could qualify for the USGBC’s LEED credits.
8. Using 3M Sun Control films could also qualify for tax deductions under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) 2005.

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3M DI-NOC Architectural Surfacing Films are perfect for new projects or remodeled projects and add elegance to almost any surface. They are durable, flexible, cleanable PVC films and are great for easy and bubble-free application.

The beauty of DI-NOC architectural finishes is that they can be used in place of or to enhance natural materials. They are ideal for indoor and outdoor use and can be used on walls, furniture, fixtures and some can even be applied to 3-dimensional surfaces and/or thermoformed.

DI-NOC architectural finishes are light and easy to handle and keep the working environment clean. Also when using 3M DI-NOC architectural finish, there is no need to remove existing substrate. The light weight and incredibly flexible material give architectural freedom and make installation easier.

Instead of changing the authentic material each time there is need for refurbishment, DI-NOC finish is a cheaper alternative. It is also easy to maintain and has proven product performance.

With over six hundred different patterns and designs including textured structure, DI-NOC is as close to the authentic material as you can get.

3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes come with 12 year warranty for indoor applications and up to 5 years for outdoor application.

For more information on where to get 3M DI-NOC Architectural Surfacing Films and which best would suit your purposes, get in touch with Jeff@windowfilmdepot.com