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Storm Protection with Window Film

2018-08-23T17:22:32+00:00

Windows and doors are the most susceptible part of any structure. If you live in a climate with intense storms, you must take steps to fortify these vulnerabilities against high winds, airborne objects, and flooding. Whether or not you protect your windows can determine if you will have a home or business to come back to after the storm. Window film offers an economical and effective means of storm protection.

Benefits of Storm Protection Window Film

The storm protection window film adheres to your windows and glass doors with 3M’s famous adhesive technology. The film provides an added layer of invisible protection, which makes your windows more difficult to break. When a window protected by window film is struck by a flying object, the shattered pieces of glass are held together to prevent flying shards of glass. For even greater storm protection, we pair the film with an Impact Protection Attachment System. This prevents the entire window frame from flying inward.

Bolstering your windows with film for storm protection also helps prevent flooding. If a flying object breaks your window, this creates an opening into the interior of your home or business. By holding your windows intact, you keep water out and your possessions safe.

Further prevent damage to your windows by removing objects susceptible to becoming airborne from your property. Patio furniture, lawn ornaments, and loose tree limbs all become potential hazards in high winds.

Investing in Storm Protection Window Film

Interested in investing in storm protection window film? A window tinting expert from Carolina Solar Security can meet you at your home or business for a free consultation and estimate. After you decide which window film best suits your needs, we set up a time to come back for the installation. Our installers have undergone extensive training with 3M, insuring a flawless result. We apply the film free of bubbles or folds, which makes it virtually invisible. Its inconspicuousness makes it an attractive alternative to plywood or storm shutters.

If you feel concerned about the safety of your windows, give Carolina Solar Security a call before the next storm. We’ll help give you peace of mind with storm protection window film.

Carolina Solar Security is a Prestige Authorized 3M™ Dealer in Wilmington, NC. We have been providing Southeastern North Carolina with storm protection window tinting solutions since 1985 and never stop working to bring our customers the best products paired with the most skilled window film technicians. Reach out to us for your free quote today!

Storm Protection with Window Film2018-08-23T17:22:32+00:00

Safety Window Film with Impact Protection Adhesive: The Ultimate Security System

2018-07-25T18:38:34+00:00

If the strength of your windows against strong winds and flying debris concerns you, Carolina Solar Security can give you peace of mind. We offer safety window film with impact protection adhesive for maximum strength.

We specify and install 3M window film and adhesives. 3M continually outperforms other brands, providing superior protection against inclement weather. As the global leader in adhesives with items likes Scotch Tape and Post-It notes, 3M positions itself as the top manufacturer of window film adhesives as well. When we combine 3M Safety Window Film with their Impact Protection Adhesive, the result is a window with maximum protection.

Residential & Commercial Clients

Carolina Solar Security installs Safety Window Film with Impact Protection Adhesive for both residential and commercial clients. After a thorough cleaning of the window and application of the window film, the installer administers the Impact Protection Adhesive. Curing time depends on temperature and relative humidity. Avoid cleaning the window or adhesive system for at least 36 hours after installment. You should allow 7 days for the window film and adhesive to fully set.

Benefits of Safety Window Film with Impact Protection Adhesive

Windows bolstered by 3M window film and adhesive exhibit up to 130mph wind and impact resistance. According to 3M, the benefits of pairing Safety Window Film with Impact Protection Adhesive include:

  • Greater tear strength, elongation, and tensile strength than Dow Corning® 995 Silicone Structural Sealant
  • Reduced cure time provides more immediate protection
  • Reduced odor in your home or office compared to other sealant options

While Safety Window Films with Impact Protection adhesive greatly improves the strength of windows, it does not guarantee that the glass will not break or become detached. It simply provides a necessary precaution, similar to wearing a seatbelt while driving a car. The seatbelt doesn’t guarantee against tragedy, but it does greatly increase the chances of survival in the event of an accident. When you install Safety Window Film with Impact Protection Adhesive in your home or commercial space, it’s like wearing a protective seatbelt while you’re working, playing, eating, and sleeping.

Safety Window Film with Impact Protection Adhesive Installer in Wilmington, NC

Carolina Solar Security is a Prestige Authorized 3M™ Dealer in Wilmington, NC. We have been providing Southeastern North Carolina with window tinting solutions since 1985 and never stop working to bring our customers the best products paired with the most skilled window film technicians. Reach out to us for your free quote today!

Safety Window Film with Impact Protection Adhesive: The Ultimate Security System2018-07-25T18:38:34+00:00

Reduce Energy Costs with Energy Saving Window Film

2018-06-28T15:40:35+00:00

As a homeowner or business owner, do your monthly energy bills repeatedly shock you? How could it cost that much to keep your space at a comfortable temperature? Even new construction homes and commercial buildings with tightly sealed windows transmit outrageous amounts of heat from the sun. Before you turn off your AC and resolve to simply sweat through the summer to save money, consider this little-known solution: energy saving window film.

How Does Energy Saving Window Film Work?

Energy saving window film reduces interior temperatures in areas of direct sunlight by up to 9 degrees by rejecting 97% of the sun’s infrared light. Additionally, window films block up to 99.9% of damaging UV rays.

In a study by the Department of Energy, window film ranked as a top-tier technology for energy savings. While many people jump to replace their HVAC unit to bring about improved comfort for their families or building occupants, you should first consider window tinting. Installing window film reduces the size of the equipment required to cool your space, so even if you do end up needing a new HVAC system, you won’t need one that guzzles as much energy.

How Much Energy Does Window Tinting Save?

Homeowners and business owners realize energy savings with window tinting of up to 15%. With energy costs typically accounting for around 30% of operating expenses in commercial spaces, the savings are significant. Business owners can expect a return on their investment in as little as two to three years.

In the summer months, energy saving window film reduces solar heat gain by approximately 79%. Each square foot of window film installed saves between $1 and $2 or 19 kWh. In other words, the more or larger the windows, the greater the savings.

Which Window Tinting Service Near Me Offers Energy Saving Window Film?

Carolina Solar Security is a Prestige Authorized 3M™ Dealer in Wilmington, NC. We have been providing Southeastern North Carolina with window tinting solutions since 1985 and never stop working to bring our customers the best products paired with the most skilled window film technicians. Reach out to us for your free quote today!

Reduce Energy Costs with Energy Saving Window Film2018-06-28T15:40:35+00:00

Glare Reduction Window Film Improves Employee Comfort

2018-05-21T19:45:37+00:00

Those of us who work office jobs spend hours each day staring at a computer screen. This unavoidable, uninterrupted screen time can cause eye strain and headaches. For some people, periodically looking away from their computer screen reduces these negative side effects. Others require a more advanced solution. In this article, we’ll take a look at solutions for minimizing screen-induced eye strain and headaches, including glare reduction window film.

Glare Reduction Solutions

Draw the Blinds

Several products offer glare reduction qualities. The first and most common product is window blinds. Blinds can be lowered and angled to control the amount of sunlight entering a space. While blinds reduce glare on computer screens, they also limit beneficial natural light. In an office environment, employees who do not suffer from computer vision syndrome (CVS) likely prefer open blinds due to sunlight’s ability to boost mood, creativity, and productivity. With blinds as your glare reduction solution, keeping all employees happy and comfortable proves to be a challenge.

Install Light Shelves

The second potential solution to reduce glare in an office environment is light shelves. Light shelves perpendicularly intersect a window’s glass plane and redirect sunlight toward the ceiling. This redirection of sunlight reduces computer screen glare while still allowing natural light into your office. The primary issues with light shelves is that they are highly visible and provide little aesthetic appeal to a space.

Purchase or Construct a Computer Hood

Computer hoods block light from your computer screen. You can purchase a computer hood online or construct one from a cardboard box. This solution is cumbersome and only works when the light producing the glare is not directly behind the computer user. If you have the ability to move the location of your work station throughout the day as light enters your office at different angles, this could be an answer to your problem. If not, a computer hood is not a sustainable solution.

Invest in Glare Reduction Window Film

Glare reduction window film offers the most functional and aesthetically pleasing solution to minimizing glare across your computer screen. This window film is nearly invisible, allowing you to maintain a clear view from your office windows while still reducing glare for employees with CVS. 3M’s Daylight Redirecting Film channels up to 80% of the natural light entering your office toward the ceiling and away from your computer screen. At the same time, by redirecting the sunlight upward, natural light penetrates deeper into your office which lessens the need for artificial lighting. This saves you up to 52% on your lighting energy bill.

To learn more about how glare reduction window film works, watch this video by 3M about their Daylight Redirecting Film.

Curious How Glare Reduction Window Film Can Improve Your Office?

Carolina Solar Security is a premium 3M™ Authorized Window Film Dealer in Wilmington, NC. We have been providing Southeastern North Carolina with window tinting solutions like glare reduction window film since 1985 and never stop working to bring our customers the best products paired with the most skilled window film technicians. Reach out to us for your free quote today!

Glare Reduction Window Film Improves Employee Comfort2018-05-21T19:45:37+00:00

3 Important Benefits of Storm Film

2018-04-30T00:53:59+00:00

What is storm film? It is premium window film – such as the 3M™ Ultra Series of Safety and Security Window Film – that can help to protect your home and those in it during severe storms and hurricanes. Storm film by 3M™ delivers stronger performance than standard polyester films in blast and impact events, yet still maintains a high level of optical clarity. That makes this type of film perfect for businesses as well.

Now is the ideal time to install storm film to be ready for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season before it starts on June 1. It’s important to be prepared, even though we hope it’s a milder season than last year, which has been called the busiest and most destructive hurricane season on record.

Here are three important benefits of storm film:

1) Holds Windows Intact

Storm film adds extra layers of adhesive and film to windows, which makes them stronger and harder to break. If they do crack or break in a severe storm or hurricane, the film helps to hold them intact. 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems provide additional security by anchoring the film to the glass frame.

2) Reduces Risk of Injury from Flying Glass

Storm films help to protect people from flying glass shards, one of the most common causes of injuries and fatalities in storms. The 3M™ Ultra Series of Safety and Security Window Film, for example, is micro-layered, tear-resistant and applied with a thick adhesive so it helps to hold glass fragments together even if a window cracks or breaks. It’s been tested at wind speeds up to 170 mph. This reduces the risk of injury from flying shards of glass.

3) Helps to Prevent Property Damage

Since storm film holds windows together, even if the windows crack or shatter, water and debris caused by storms are kept out of homes and businesses. In a published 3M™ case study, a Florida couple reported that while many of their neighbors’ homes were condemned to water damage following a hurricane, their home had no water damage. They had protected their windows with 3M™ film, and when they’d returned to their home after being evacuated, they had only one cracked window. Additionally, the single fractured window had remained intact due to the film, keeping water and debris out.

Carolina Solar Security Protects Homes and Businesses with Storm Film

Carolina Solar Security is a premium 3M™ Authorized Window Film Dealer in Wilmington, NC. We have been providing Southeastern North Carolina with window tinting solutions like storm film since 1985 and never stop working to bring our customers the best products paired with the most skilled window film technicians. Reach out to us for your free quote today!

3 Important Benefits of Storm Film2018-04-30T00:53:59+00:00

Window Films for Coastal Living

2018-03-28T16:56:34+00:00

Homeownership along the coast is a rewarding, yet sometimes stressful experience. In addition to all of the usual considerations that homeowners must tend to, you also must plan how you will protect your property from the coastal elements. Wind, rain, saltwater, flying debris, and intensified sunlight all take a toll on your property. The most vulnerable parts of your home are your windows. What measures are you taking to protect them?

Benefits of Window Films for Coastal Living

At Carolina Solar Security, we use 3M™ window films because they are made from the highest quality materials and bring quantifiable benefits to our clients. 3M™ Sun Control Window Films offer the perfect solution for your coastal home.

Control Heat

3M™ Sun Control Window Films reduce up to 78% of the heat entering your home by reflecting some of the heat back outside. The short term benefit of this solution is that you and your family enjoy an increased level of comfort. But the benefit doesn’t stop there! Less of the sun’s heat enters your home, so your air conditioning doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature. Sun Control Window Films reduce a home’s energy consumption which saves you money on energy bills.

Reduce Fading

UV rays entering your coastal home can cause fading of your floors, draperies, rugs, and furniture. Sun control window films preserve all of these items by blocking up to 99% of UV rays.

Mitigate Glare

The large windows often present in coastal home living rooms cast an annoying glare across TV and computer screens. Our window films keep the glare under control so you can comfortably view your device screens.

Maintain Clear Views

With 3M™ Sun Control Window Films, you enjoy all the aforementioned benefits without compromising the view. These virtually invisible films are made with a scratch-resistant coating to ensure a clear view.

With Carolina Solar Security and 3M™ Sun Control Window Films, coastal living is a breeze. By improving occupant comfort, reducing energy bills, protecting belongings, and maintaining the view that made you fall in love with your coastal property in the first place, window films provide a single solution for multiple applications.

Carolina Solar Security is a premium 3M™ Authorized Window Film Dealer in Wilmington, NC. We have been providing Southeastern North Carolina with window tinting solutions since 1985 and never stop working to bring our customers the best products paired with the most skilled window film technicians. Reach out to us for your free quote today!

Window Films for Coastal Living2018-03-28T16:56:34+00:00

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