No, 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Window Films require professional application; our authorized 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Window Film Dealer/Applicators are thoroughly trained and experienced in performing high quality work. In this way, our customers will enjoy the benefits of 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Window Films and have the comfort of the 3M? Sun Control Window Films? warranty.

M? Sun Control Window Films? Window Films are made to last for many years; just how long may depend upon the type of film applied, type of glass it is applied to and the particular climate in which it is applied. Most applications last upwards of ten (10) years and beyond, and several applications are still performing after fifteen (15) years.

M? Sun Control Window Films? Window Films are warranted to maintain their solar properties without bubbling, peeling, cracking, or crazing. Many of our films are warranted against discoloration, too. (Those which do not use dyed polyesters). Should the product proved to be defective, 3M and the authorized 3M? Sun Control Window Films? dealer will replace the film and provide the reapplication labor free of charge.

M? Sun Control Window Films? Films are professionally applied by skilled, well-trained authorized 3M Dealers. Almost all of our films are designed to be applied to the inside of your glass. The first step is to prepare the window area for the application; placing drop cloths on the floor protecting and/or moving furniture where necessary. Next, the window glass is cleaned using simple cleaning solutions (often water and ammonia) and razor blade scrapers.

After thirty (30) days, you may clean 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Films using normal household cleaning solutions, including ammonia based products: e.g., Windex, and a soft, lint-free cloth or towel. You may also use a squeegee to clean the films. Abrasive products which would scratch or damage the film should not be used.

Nothing completely stops fading. 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Films are designed to help reduce the major causes of fading (ultra violet light, visible light, and solar heat), thus prolonging the life of your furnishings, perhaps as much as two to five times. Keep in mind the article(s) to be protected; if they have a typical life of five (5) years then they may last ten (10) years to much longer depending on the performance of the film selected.

Most often, our commercial customers will purchase 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Window Films for tenant comfort and justify the purchase through energy cost savings.

M? Sun Control Window Films? Sun Control Window Films Films are designed to reduce the amount of solar heat transmission through window glass by increasing the solar reflection (not necessarily visible reflection) and solar absorption through the glass. Typical colored or dyed films work primarily through increased absorption. The color absorbs the solar energy at the glass, thus reducing the direct transmission into the room.

Simple paybacks will vary depending upon the amount of sunlit glass exposure, the type of film, the type of glass, cost of fuel, cost of application, and other variables. However, we have seen paybacks often range in the 2-5 year period, with some reported to be even less than 6 months. See your 3M authorized 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Window Film dealer to analyze the potential energy savings in your commercial property.

We suggest allowing thirty days for the film to fully dry and cure. During this curing process, it is normal to have small water bubbles and/or a hazy appearance. These will disappear as the film dries; depending upon the film type and weather conditions, drying may take as much as 30 (or even 45) days, or as little as a few days. Once dried, 3M? Sun Control Window Films? Films will look great and perform for many years to come.

The application of 3M? Sun Control Window Films? will increase the temperature of your sunlit glass which will increase the stress on the glass edges. The quality of those glass edges and several other factors (external shading, interior shading, glass history, type of film, size/shape of glass, indoor/outdoor temperature) all contribute to the potential risk of glass breakage.

M? Sun Control Window Films? Plus All Season Films, or Low E Films, work much in the same way as the Sun Control Window Films Films except that they offer an increased performance against cold weather heat loss. The patented construction of these films enables the metal coating to reflect more of the interior room heat back into the room where it is needed. This improves personal comfort by reducing drafts near windows, and can help save on fuel costs, especially in commercial buildings.

This is difficult to answer with any degree of certainty because it is difficult to test for this. Window glass varies in strength from piece to piece, and lot to lot. So, if a 3M? Safety and Security Window Films? protected window were impacted, yet, failed to break, it would be difficult to determine if the glass alone, the film alone, or the film and glass together resisted the breakage.

M™ Scotchtint™ Sun Control Films are designed to reduce the amount of solar heat transmission through window glass by increasing the solar reflection (not necessarily visible reflection) and solar absorption through the glass. Typical colored or dyed films work primarily through increased absorption. The color absorbs the solar energy at the glass, thus reducing the direct transmission into the room. These films are not as effective as reflective films for reducing heat.

No. 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Films require professional application. Our authorized 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Film Dealer/Applicators are thoroughly trained and experienced in performing high quality work. In this way, our customers will enjoy the benefits of 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Films and have the comfort of the 3M™ Scotchtint™ warranty.

No, 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Films require professional application; our authorized 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Film Dealer/Applicators are thoroughly trained and experienced in performing high quality work. In this way, our customers will enjoy the benefits of 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Films and have the comfort of the 3M™ Scotchtint™ warranty.

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COOL N LiTE? solar control window films are very thin polyester-based products which are coated and laminated with different types of heat resistive compounds. They are applied to automobiles, residential, storefront, commercial and industrial windows.

M? Safety and Security Window Films? Ultra Safety and Security Window Films are designed to make glass shatter-resistant by holding the glass pieces together when broken.

We suggest allowing thirty days for the film to fully dry and cure. During this curing process, it is normal to have small water bubbles and/or a hazy appearance. These will disappear as the film dries; depending upon the film type and weather conditions, drying may take as much as 30 (or even 45) days, or as little as a few days. Once dried, 3M™ Scotchtint™ Films will look great and perform for many years to come.