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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.
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.
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.
Escalating energy costs, green architecture, climate change and severe weather patterns – combined with the looming threat of terrorism create “perfect storm” conditions for high-performance solar and security films. Window Film Depot – a 3M’s national installing dealer of solar and security window films is poised to help – no matter your location.
Although energy cost management and solar control continue to be the primary purpose of window films, window films provide increased insulation performance, UV protection superior to most Low-E glass, and provide safety and protection, with the ability to mitigatethe impact of seismic stress, hurricane wind debris, and explosive force.
Reducing Energy Usage and Costs
Applying window film to flat glass surfaces – single pane, double pane, “Low-E,” or treated glass – can reduce the cost of air conditioning by 30-40%.Window Film Depotprovides free energy audits and forecasts the savings you can expect, and the pay-back terms. Typically, installations are “self-funding” within as little as 3 to 4 years, and the savings continue for 25 years or more.
Many power & light companies offer rebates to homes and businesses for applying window film. Window Film Depot, Inc. has extensive knowledge of availablerebates and tax credits. We even facilitate rebate processing for ourcommercial customers.
The buildings in which we live, work, and play protect us from Nature’s extremes, yet they also affect our health and environment in countless ways. The design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of buildings take enormous amounts of energy, water, and materials.
As the environmental impact of buildings becomes more apparent, a new field called green building is gaining momentum. Green or sustainable building is the practice of creating healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition. Research and experience increasingly demonstrate that when buildings are designed and operated with their lifecycle impacts in mind, they can provide great environmental, economic, and social benefits. Elements of green building include:
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Water Stewardship
Environmentally Preferable Building Materials and Specifications
Waste Reduction
Toxics
Indoor Environment
Smart Growth and Sustainable Development
For more information on how window films and Window Film Depot can assist you on your green program, please call 866-933-3456 or visit www.windowfilmdepot.com.
Prestige Window Filmsfrom 3M were recently ‘field tested’ by the Editors at Buildings.com , a respected online industry resource for building owners and facility managers. This patented, nano-technology 3M film was rated highly for effectiveness and aesthetics while receiving the highest ranking possible – 5 Stars – for energy savings.
Prestige Window Films are installed on the interior surface of existing windows by certified 3M dealers to reduce solar energy transmitting into a home or building. Window films also protect interior furnishings from premature fading (up to 80-90% fade control), control annoying sun glare by blocking visible light (like sunglasses) and protect occupants by holding window glass in place when broken by windstorm, blast or forced entry event.
Window Film Depot – 3M’s only national installing dealer of window film products – provides building and homeowners alike with free estimates, pay back studies and product sampling. Properly installed, these lifetime warranted films (10-15 years for commercial) are durable, scratch resistant and provide for clear visibility through windows both day and night.
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A few months ago in October, Window Film Depot was awarded the contract to install 3M’s Low-E 35% amber window film on 80,000 + sq ft of windows on the new multi-million dollar for a leading research company in the Boston area. Covering over 1,900 panes of high-performance, clear, double-paned Low E glass, the 3M solar film was installed over a 32 day period with a team of Window Film Depot installers, led by Chris Sullivan, SVP, Window Film Depot, Inc.
3M’s Low-E, or “Low-Emissivity”, window film is designed as an “all season” window film – it saves you money all year long. The patented ‘thin-film’ coating from 3M is installed on the interior surface of the window glass and blocks out 57% of the sun’s heat. The film also acts as an insulator, helping to control heat loss by reflecting back ambient heat during the winter time (up to 23% on double pane glass).
Backed by a strong commercial warranty from 3M, thin film also helps to reduce glare and blocks out 99% of the UV light, protecting occupants and property from the sun’s harmful rays.
An independent ROI study completed by engineers forecast the payback of the film installation at less than 3-4 years based on energy savings alone. Facilities engineersaround the world recognize window film as a proven solution for controlling heat gain / loss through the building envelope.
Solar window films designed for energy management may be eligible for tax rebates or credits made available by the EPA act of 2005 as well as local utility rebates. LEED creditscan be earned in four distinct categories with the application of window films as a retro-fit building solution.
Thinking about ‘cap and trade’ and lowering your carbon footprint? Window Film Depot is the world’s largest installing dealer of solar control films and a 3M “National Dealer of the Year”. WFD works closely with property management firms and building owners to help navigate the world of payback studies, rebates and credits for its clients.
Installation matters: Window Film Depot completed the difficult project on time and on budget. According to Sullivan, “We erected 11 tiers of scaffolding built in the interior atrium of the building. We repelled down from the interior skylights to access a number of ‘hard to reach’ panes of glass. We worked 32 days straight to complete the install within the 40 day window the client demanded. When we were done, the Project Manager shared with me that they couldn’t believe we met the schedule and performed at such a high level under challenging circumstances. And they are equally impressed with the solar performance of the Low-E film from 3M.
WFD. When you want it done right the first time – no matter your building type, size or location. Call WFD @ 866-933-3456
3M Window Films were recently qualified under the National Fenestration Rating Council or NFRC. Included in the NFRC ratings were 3M’s Prestige films – the worlds most advanced clear window coating technology.
The NRFC rating affirms 3M’s window films meet rigid quality and performance factors when installed on existing doors and windows on homes and buildings. For more information on the NFRC, go here.
3M Window films are installed on the interior surface of your existing windows. Designed to protect against sun damage, excessive heat gain and sun glare, 3M’s films are available in a range of colors, tints and styles.
3M window films also block out 99.9% of the sun’s damaging UV radiation, help control fabric fading and are recommended by dermatologists for skin protection.
Window Film Depot is 3M’s largest installing window film dealer serving the commercial, residential, and government markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, WFD services all 50 US States, Puerto Rico, and The USVI.
To learn more, please call us today to see how 3M window films can go to work for you. 1-866-933-3456
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Window Film Depot attended the International Solar Power show in San Diego this month where ‘green’ technology providers and cutting edge ‘CleanTech’ companies were gathered to present renewable energy (RE) and energy conservation solutions for both home and business.
Designed to help lower American dependence on carbon based fossil fuels, solar power is coming of age. The excitement at the show was matched only by the level of expertise and passion that’s been driving this industry for over 30 years. Renewable energy firms from across the globe were eager to discuss business opportunities and partnerships with established distribution companies already working in the US market in related fields. In short, these are smart and dedicated folks working on some pretty cool stuff – and opportunity to Partner abounds. …… So, what else did we learn?
1. Solar power is truly a ‘green’ energy resource. It’s clean, silent, abundant, ‘American’ – and available now!
2. Solar Power is affordable. Leasing programs, utility company rebates and Federal and State tax credits make solar power cost competitive to traditional power in many markets.
3. Big Brother is watching. The Feds have recently extended the solar power tax credits for 8 more years. This makes it much less expensive to purchase (or lease) your solar power. Government subsidies are ‘greasing the wheels’ for renewables (RE) like solar, wind, hydro and bio-fuels. Go here to learn more http://www.dsireusa.org/
4. It’s only a matter of time. As the cost for electricity continues to rise and pressure builds on government to regulate fossil fuels more aggressively (saving the planet, by the way) and solar power technology improvements continue their march to true grid parity, it’s this author’s opinion, that the solar power and sun control business will explode in the US.
Window Film Depot recommends that you look into ways you can both reduce your energy consumption – through the installation of solar energy window films, for instance - and how you generate the power to run your life, your business, and your household. Solar control is cooler – and a smarter investment - than you may realize.
For Window Film Installation Services across the US, please call us @ 866-933-3456.
A concern in school & college campus buildings across America was the glare on white boards from bright light entering the windows. Solar film is the solution – Solar film has a visible light transmittance rating of 42.8 percent, which doesn’t darken the space but instead will reduce the glare enough that students can view the white board more easily. Solar film & security film also is optimum for windows in museums & art districts because the film’s 99 percent ultraviolet rejection rating helps protect artwork on display in the museums.
Energy experts say there are two kinds of glare problems in buildings. One is called “disability glare,” and this is what happens when a light source reflects and essentially obscures the thing you’re looking at, reducing its contrast and making it very difficult to look at. For example, you might be sitting under a skylight on a bright sunny day, or under a bright ceiling light, and that light is reflected from the book you’re reading into your eyes. The light disables your ability to read since the low contrast makes it difficult to see the black ink on the bright white page.
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Going green does not always require all-new energy systems. There are several ways to create high performance schools by making older systems run more efficiently, saving capital, reducing risk of failure and maintaining the green sensibility that contributes to environmental health.Green doesn’t have to mean exotic either. Retro ideas such as office-building windows that open to let in fresh air are in vogue. Tall windows with ”light shelves” or “window film treatments” to bounce or reflect daylight into interior spaces and motion sensors to shut lights off when people leave rooms trim energy costs.Window Film Depot also 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. Alternatively, you can e-mail me at Jeff@windowfilmdepot.com.
