drew, Author at Carolina Solar

February 15, 2016

3M Preserving Rock & Roll History with Window Film

Thanks to 3M’s rocking window film technology, the artifacts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum may have a longer life! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in Cleveland, Ohio 25 year ago, and its mission is to “engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock and roll. It carries out this mission through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs.” This beautiful building is home to an impressive collection […]

February 15, 2016

Window Film for Privacy

Window Tinting technology from Carolina Solar of Raleigh, serves many purposes— enhancing safety and security, controlling the rays of the sun in indoor spaces, and increasing the comfort level while reducing energy costs for homes and businesses. Another perfect application for window film is to increase privacy while maintaining the aesthetic beauty of a space. Pictured here are two applications in which we used decorative window film to do just that. The frosted, etched, sandblasted, or patterned window film is perfect for windows and doors where privacy is required, yet light is still welcome. We perform this application in homes, […]

February 15, 2016

Decorative Window Film—Big Applications

The use of decorative window film in offices, schools, and commercial buildings creates a dynamic focal point, while affordably updating an older space. Carolina Solar, Raleigh’s authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer, recently had the pleasure of working with Wake Tech on a 40’ x 10’ foot glass wall in the STEM department. Pictured here, we performed an application of window film using Dusted Crystal vinyl to create this custom-lettered design. What a statement! To request a quote on decorative window film for aesthetics in design as well as privacy, visit the Carolina Solar website, the trusted company that has […]

April 15, 2016

New Apex Home in Popular Bella Casa Gets the Royal Treatment

Carolina Solar was called in to add 3M Ultra Prestige S50 to all windows receiving direct sunlight and the Ultra S600 clear to the shaded and covered glass for safety and security upgrades as well as improving the energy efficiency of the home. Decorative film applications were also installed for added privacy and visual interest on the front door and bathroom glass. The SPR50 is a lightly tinted film offering glare reduction, unmatched heat rejection, and superior fade control. Not to mention it’s an 8mil micro-layered safety & security film rated for bomb blast, severe weather events, and home intrusion […]