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3M Renewable Energy Division (RED) reintroduced a series of new and improved 3M energy efficient products at this weeks 3M Dealer Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Designed to lower energy costs by ‘managing light’ coming into a building envelope, 3M’s newest spectrally selective window films – Prestige Series – have set a new standard of energy management performance.
3M Prestige Spectrally Selective Window Coating
The patented 3M Prestige Series Films control the sun’s electromagnetic energy by selectively filtering the different bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. The film is designed to allow in ‘visible light’ while rejecting a high percentage of infrared. Infrared energy is the band of energy that people feel as heat, making us uncomfortable, unproductive and dismayed at escalating energy bills.
What’s the Big Deal?
By rejecting heat while allowing in visible light, 3M Prestige Films have created a whole new opportunity for building owners and energy consultants who demand high performance but also need to maintain a buildings existing aesthetic. High VLT or ’visible light transmittance ‘ window films like 3M Prestige reduce the need for additional lighting that’s often required with darker, ‘tinted’ window films.
24/7 Performance
Once installed, 3M Prestige Films are nearly invisible on glass. A 3M ‘ thin film’ advancement, these scratch resistant sheets are custom cut and applied on the interior surface of existing single or double paned windows and doors. The Prestige series employs a patented multi-layered optical film technology from 3M which contain no metals and, as a result, will not interfere with sensitive networks, cell or wi-fi signals.
Warranted for 15 years from 3M and installed by certified professionals like Window Film Depot, 3M Prestige Series Window Films represent ‘next level technology’ your energy management planners need to consider.
Want to Learn More?
For more information on 3M Prestige Series Window Films, their performance on your building or to have an installed sample with energy payback analysis completed on your building, please contact me at 866-933-3456. Jeff Franson, President and CEO, Window Film Depot, Inc.
3M Renewable Energy Division (3M RED) will be hosting its 3M Prestige Dealers in Phoenix this week at the annual 3M Dealer Conference. 3M dealers will take part in various training opportunities like an introduction to new field installation techniques and learning how to better utilize 3M corporate technical service’s like building energy audits for commercial clients.
Over 200 3M dealers are scheduled to attend the four day event.
Window Film Depot will be well represented as managers from all regional offices will be on hand to take part in the 3M dealer training and activities. It wasn’t hard getting our New England colleagues to commit – another 12 inches of snow last week makes it an easy trip for snowbirds looking for an escape.
Tee -0ff is 3PM on Thursday, so leave the snow shovel behind and bring your clubs…see you in Phoenix!
3M Window Films offer a graceful, yet pragmatic way for working out several intriguing prospects of finagling sun control and security issues for your home or business not only in the summer, but also during winter months as well. Decorative window film is also turning out to be a prevailing pick and with several options to select from, it’s easy to see why some favor privacy film and some admit window film is more of an energy efficient option. 3M Window film applications are inducing more and more smart interior designers & architects to utilize 3M Sun Control, Ultra Security and Fragment Retention films.
When security film is applied an unseen layer of security facilitates to hold glass in place when it attempts to shatter are made due to fierce storms, accidents, home invasion or illegal entries. 3M Safety & Security Film (Fragment Retention) can dramatically limit damage from high impact shattered glass, defending people and premises.
3M Privacy, Sun Control & Security Window Films offer:
Enhanced construction aesthetics and privacy
Solar protection for your dwelling
Ameliorated safety from glass
Protection for your piece of furniture from ultraviolet illumination
Energy efficient energy bills
Please continue to read our website pages and feel free to contact me with any questions about window film – Jeff Franson, Window Film Depot CEO
3M Ultra 400 series installed by Window Film Depot is the ideal window and glass film solution for high-traffic areas subject to potential smash & grab crimes, especially as we enter the upcoming holiday season. The main function of security window film is to hold glass intact as it is being compromised, while still providing a safety & security measure of protection so thieves cannot shatter your windows completely like in the Apple store smash & grab crime.
3M Safety and Security films also protect windows against bomb blasts, seismic consequences, constrained entry, and windborne dust, therefore preventing glass fragment injuries in the case of hurricanes, tropical storms and tornado winds.
3M Scotchshield Ultra Sun Control combined with Security adhesive window films are also available for controlling heat gain and defending against graffiti and theft. Invisible to the eye, safety and security films can be applied to many types of glass for solar and architectural solutions.
Window Film Depot installs the right 3M film solution to local and national retail stores, commercial office buildings, residential homes and property management portfolios. If you would like us to come out and provide an on-site estimate, please contact us today.
OK, maybe not ‘outer space’ as in 3,2, 1 blast off!…but Window Film Depot did successfully launch the installation of 3M night vision window film on over 700 window panels at the Vandenberg Air Force facility in Lompoc, Ca.
NASA Building 840
Square Feet = 3,420
Panels = 780
Window Film Solution:
3M Night Vision 25
UV Light rejected – 99%
Glare Reduction – 72%
Solar Heat Reduction – 59%
Total Solar Energy Rejected – 66%
Window Film Depot tinted our office building of 710 windows within schedule and all while the building was occupied.
Everyone was amazed at how quick and clean the work was performed.
The offices that were once overheating with midday sun are now comfortable with no glare. The tint gave the exterior of the building a more consistent, modern facade.
Thank you Chris and Scott for doing a remarkable job on our building.
Susan Thompson
Construction Coordinator
Analex / QinetiQ North America
Window Film Depot provides security film installation services for corporate, retail and residential customers across North America. Our ability to scope, propose, and deliver window film solutions to our clients is unparalleled in the window film installation services business. We are straight shooters who deliver on promises made. We have the experience and proven track record to help you make a confident decision on how best to protect you’re most important assets.
For more information on how we can help you decide if window film is right for your property, please call 1-866-933-3456 or use the contact form below.
So, Mr Building Engineer, you’ve installed the timers on the lights, replaced the air filters, upgraded the HVAC system and changed out the light-bulbs….What now – your energy costs are still out of control? How about a money saving ’face-lift’ from Window Film Depot with high performance solar window films?
Conservation of energy is the ‘other side of the coin’ in today’s debate around energy independence. For all the talk about solar, hydro, bio, and other ‘clean-tech’ solutions in the pipeline, one thing needs to be remembered. If we don’t conserve, we won’t win the battle, or the war.
Solar control window film is a proven solution for engineers, facility managers and building owners who work hard to drive building operating costs down through lower energy usage.
Building owners know that managing energy costs downward is critical to a profitable operation – and press their engineers for solutions that impact the bottom line.
Mr Building Owner, do us both a favor, on the next hot and sunny day, stand in front of one of your west facing windows and count to 20. Then, as you wipe the sweat from your brow, consider the benefits of solar control window films for a minute….and call the head engineer in for a meeting.
First, look at the performance. Solar films will block up to 75% of the heat gain streaming through windows. Low-E, (low emissivity), films provide dual purpose solutions by not only rejecting heat coming in, but also keep warm air in, acting as an insulator.
Second, solar film is easy to have installed. Solar films are installed on existing glass as a retro-fit in the matter of days, if not weeks for larger projects. Crews work off hours and on weekends to ensure a smooth and non-disruptive project.
Third, window film is a great investment that addresses multiple issues. Installed properly, solar window film will last form 20-30 years before needing replacement. For most buildings, the payback in energy savings alone is between 2 and 4 years. Ancillary benefits like improved tenant comfort, UV protection, glare control, added privacy and security make window film a ‘green solution’ with multiple value propositions.
Make sense? The next steps are easy. Window Film Depot provides national sales and installation services of solar, security and designer window films.
Call Window Film Depot today for our free assessment of your portfolio of properties. 866-933-3456 or use the contact form below to get the ball rolling.
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It goes without saying business & home owners need to consider energy-saving steps to lower their bills and with that in mind, did you know windows are one of the great energy wasters of any house or commercial property? Between 18%-25% of the total heat loss is from traditional double glazed sealed windows.
New technology, however, has resulted in more efficient energy saving windows that can significantly cut down on heat loss.
Heat loss is not the only concern with windows – they can also let in heat during summer weather, thus increasing the cost of running an air conditioner.
Modern windows use special materials to treat the window glass. Low emission coatings are applied to the inside surface which reduce heat loss through the glass. The windows are constructed of two layers of glass with an inert gas in between them. This gas – usually argon – reduces heat loss even more.
To prevent the sun from over-heating the sun during the summer, glass can be treated with window film that reduces interior temperatures.
There are many components to energy saving windows that can help cut down on your heating and cooling costs. Please visit Window Film Depot’s Green Energy Savings section to find more about rebates and tips.
Window Film Depot provides security film installation services for corporate, retail and residential customers across North America. Our ability to scope, propose, and deliver window film solutions to our clients is unparalleled in the window film installation services business. We are straight shooters who deliver on promises made. We have the experience and proven track record to help you make a confident decision on how best to protect you’re most important assets.
For more information on how we can help you decide if window film is right for your property, please call 1-866-933-3456 and ask for Jeff or you can e-mail me using the form below.
Chris Sullivan, Window Film Depot’s West Coast Market Manager, was contacted by Jones Lang LaSalle to help asses a serious problem Northern Trust Bank in Newport Beach was having with heat and glare. Jones Lang LaSalle is Northern Trust’s property management company. They have successfully used Window Film Depot on other projects like the new World of Coke building in downtown Atlanta. “When I first walked the property,” Chris states “three things immediately popped into my mind – I can’t believe they don’t have Film yet, this is not going to be easy, and it’s going to look so much better when we’re done!”
This property has over 3,500 square feet of glass and most of it faces South and West. In the always sunny climate of Newport Beach this presents an enormous problem with heat gain and glare. For years the bank has relied on drapes to block the sun. These drapes do very little to block the heat and look unsightly from the exterior. They also block the view and when closed the occupants need to rely on artificial lighting inside which consumes more energy.
After assessing the property and seeing the issues first hand Chris recommended 2 Film Types from 3M for the application. On the lower panels in the Front entrance 3M Prestige 70 was recommended because they need to keep the glass clear but still wanted the solar control benefits of Window Film. 3M Prestige Films use a nano-technology that allows it to be optically clear on the glass while blocking up to 66% of the sun’s solar energy. 3M P-18 was selected for the rest of glass because the exposure to the sun demanded a Film that was going to aggressively reduce sunlight and heat. With 78% Glare Reduction and 72% Heat Reduction, the P-18 was perfect for the job.
Scott Sullivan was the installation manager and worked after hours around the banks schedule and completed the installation in 8 days. Scott said, “There were some challenging areas and it wasn’t easy, but I’m good enough, I’m smart enough and dog-on-it I’m dangerous with a squeegee…”
George Arnell, Jones Lang LaSalle’s Northern Trust Facilities Manager, flew in from Texas to observe the installation once it was complete. He said, “Window Film Depot did an excellent job on this very difficult installation. The staff thinks the Window Film has made a huge difference. They can work without straining their eyes to see their computers, and the offices on the west side have noticed it’s much cooler and more comfortable now.”
We are looking forward to seeing the difference in the energy savings from next years hot summer months with the 3M Window Film to the previous year’s months without the Film. With this amount of glass facing South and West the building could yield 30 – 40% in energy savings! That’s an estimated payback of 3.5 years.
See the finished results and notice the aesthetic improvement the installation has brought to the building…
Whether you are a Facilities Manger looking to improve aesthetics of a building, or a building owner looking to “Go Green” and reduce energy consumption and cost; Window Film Depot has serviced Orange County’s top commercial clients from Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach to the FDA building in Irvine. We can provide free energy audits and forecast the savings you can expect from installing our High Performance Window Films. For window film projects in Southern California, e-mail Chris Sullivan @Chris@windowfilmdepot.com. For service in all 50 states, call Window Film Depot Corporate @ 866-933-3456 or use the contact form below:
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Window Film Depot helps Facility Managers make windows and glass safer by providing window film solutions that combat rising energy costs allowing for transmission of natural light, thus preserving views for occupants to see out. Office buildings, schools, banks, museums, libraries, hospitals, retail stores, restaurants all aid from enhanced viewing from inside or outside of the establishment.
Ask yourself, how many times have you driven by a place of business and peaked in to see if was crowded?
Heat entering through a window is normally 10 to 20 times greater than through walls, increasing the strain on HVAC systems causing higher energy bills. This also adversely affects proper heating & cooling in the winter, especially for buildings with windows directly (southern exposure) facing the sun causing areas of uneven warmth or unfavorable hot spots for employees and customers.
Did you knowWindow Film Depothelps conserve energy and decrease your company’s carbon levels in compliance with environmental standards. Our film solutions lead to less energyconsumption, thus lower building operating costs, stable and comfortable interior temperatures reducing heating costs in the winter, less extreme air conditioning usage during hot summer months and cutting usage by 30-40%.
Window Film Depot also provides free energy audits which help to forecast the savings you can expect from installing our 3M high performance window films, as the most frequent basis for window film installation is for energy savings because windows have such a large impact on the energy efficiency of buildings and homes.
Other Film Solutions for Facility Managers to consider
3M Security Window Film is optically clear, tinted or reflective layers of polyester film applied to the interior surface of existing glass. Security enhancements to glass become more cost-effective and actually improve energy performance.
With crimes like home invasions smash & grabs, terrorism & natural disasters and electronic eavesdropping on the rise, security window films are a necessity to protect your possessions & loved ones.
Vandals can’t see it, so they don’t know that it’s there protecting your merchandise, computers and other valuables. Constructed from layers of polyester film bonded by special adhesives and impregnated with ultraviolet inhibitors, this is the ultimate in privacy and security.
Choose Window Film Depot for 3M film and installation. We willperform an energy audit of based on building needs; address all concerns, review energy consumption and spending, as well as anticipated return on investment. Typical ROI is 3-4 years in energy savings alone.
For more information on the best use of 3M Window Films for your portfolio, contact Jeff @ Window Film Depot or use the contact form below.
Not exactly, but we do install window film all the way from from Los Angeles to the big city buildings of New York and on down to the south with offices in Atlanta and Miami.
Window Film Depot recently landed the starring role as “Premier Window Film Installation Experts” at a lower Manhattan structure in the revitalized area.
What do you call a six-story building with a 25-yard lap pool on the top floor? For the clients of Turett Architects in New York City, the answer is “home.” Window Film Depot recently completed work in this fabulous TriBeCa space installing 160 sq. ft. of Milano frosted film on the windows for privacy.
Next, we applied security film with UltraFlex over the frosting for protection; the final stage will involve applying 1,000 sq. ft. of 3M Prestige 70 on the east-facing windows and also inside homes, installing treatments for two huge skylights, thus providing a solution for solar control and fade protection.
Here are just a few of the benefits of adding Prestige 70 to windows:
• Substantial heat rejection provides energy savings and enhanced comfort, combined with a clear film
If you are a glass contractor, facility manager, interior designer or architectural firm in need of glass protection due to solar sun control, theft prevention or energy savings, please allow Window Film Depot to be your preferred partner.
WFD – When you want it done right the first time – no matter your building type, size or location. Call us at 1-866-933-3456 or use the form below to initiate a free on-site assessment.
Jones Lang LaSalle is Northern Trust’s property management company. They have successfully used Window Film Depot on other projects like the new World of Coke building in downtown Atlanta. “When I first walked the property,” Chris states “three things immediately popped into my mind – I can’t believe they don’t have Film yet, this is not going to be easy, and it’s going to look so much better when we’re done!”
3M Prestige Films use a nano-technology that allows it to be optically clear on the glass while blocking up to 66% of the sun’s solar energy. 3M P-18 was selected for the rest of glass because the exposure to the sun demanded a Film that was going to aggressively reduce sunlight and heat. With 78% Glare Reduction and 72% Heat Reduction, the P-18 was perfect for the job.
Whether you are a Facilities Manger looking to improve aesthetics of a building, or a building owner looking to “Go Green” and reduce energy consumption and cost; Window Film Depot has serviced Orange County’s top commercial clients from Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach to the FDA building in Irvine. 
We can provide free energy audits and forecast the savings you can expect from installing our High Performance Window Films. For window film projects in Southern California, e-mail Chris Sullivan @ 
