drew, Author at Carolina Solar

February 15, 2015

“Net-Zero” Store Produces More Energy than It Consumes With the Help of 3M Daylight Redirecting Film

Walgreen’s, the Nation’s largest drugstore chain, with over 8,000 stores nationwide, opened its first “net-zero” location—a store designed to produce more energy than it consumes. It is equipped with wind turbines, solar panels, and a lighting strategy that incorporates 3M Daylight Redirecting Film. “For every vertical foot of window glass treated with redirecting window film, 3M estimates that natural daylight can be extended up to eight feet into a building’s interior. That can translate into as much as a 52% reduction in lighting energy savings. And, in the case of the Evanston Walgreens, the film is performing brilliantly. “By applying […]

March 15, 2015

New 3M Architectural Finishes and Surface Designs

For the sleek feel and look of metal, the coolness of stone, or the rustic warmth of wood grain, architects and builders are not thinking faux…they are thinking fantastic! 3M DI-NOC architectural surface finishes now feature over 500 designs at a budget-friendly price. Some of the benefits of these decorative films include: Aesthetics – DI-NOC architectural finishes resemble natural materials and other types of surfaces to an astonishing degree. They deliver the look you want, at the price you need. Remodel and Reuse – They go up fast, with less likelihood of error and waste, and bring life to existing […]

March 15, 2015

Replacing Older Window Tint Adds Light and Saves Energy

Replacement of older window film on office building windows will not only save in commercial energy costs, but new 3M window film will also harness more natural light of the sun. Some older generations of window tinting films from the early 1990’s used metals and darker tints, but new light is being shed in commercial spaces by replacing older window film with newer, lighter 3M heat and glare control films. This was the case with The United Way in Honolulu, Hawaii. “A renovation of the building in the early 1990s included the application of a tinted window film, which by […]

March 15, 2015

Two Window Tinting Applications in One Southern Pines Commercial Space

Carolina Solar Control, Raleigh’s premiere residential and commercial window tinting company, recently had the opportunity to help First Bank in Southern Pines with two distinct window film applications to serve two distinct purposes. 3M Night Vision 35 window film was used on all exterior glass for heat and glare control from the sun, creating tenant comfort. Night Vision series films accomplish three main goals: 1. Dual reflective technology provides daytime privacy while allowing easier viewing outside at night 2. Allows up to 35% of the visible light through your windows 3. Additional tint provides excellent heat rejection and offers the best […]