drew, Author at Carolina Solar

May 15, 2013

Window Films for Hurricane Protection

Are you ready for hurricane season? With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaching next month, the Eastern coastal areas of North and South Carolina begin to prepare for the possibility of the next named storms-to-be. Carolina Solar Security, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer of Raleigh, Wilmington, and Myrtle Beach, is busy helping residents and business owners protect their homes and businesses. “With 3M™ Safety and Security Window Films your windows can be […]

May 15, 2013

Need Window Tinting? Window Film Rebate for May Only!

If you have been thinking about having home window films installed, May is the time to do it! Right now, through the end of May 2013, 3M is offering a Manufacturer’s Instant Rebate on qualifying residential window films over 100 square feet! For example, you can get $100 rebate on the Prestige Series of films or a $50 rebate on 3M Night Vision films! Visit our website for locations in and around Raleigh, Wilmington, and […]

June 15, 2013

3M Has More Than Just Window Tinting Solutions: Create a White Board Finish Anywhere!

Nearly every office and classroom has one thing these days… a white board! Carolina Solar, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer in the Carolinas, can now use 3M film technology to create write-on white board space anywhere! The new 3M DI-NOC Whiteboard Film turns walls, columns, tabletops–virtually ANY surface– into a white board that can be written and drawn on, while avoiding the pitfalls and problems found with traditional whiteboard and whiteboard paints. […]

June 15, 2013

Window Tinting One Building at a Time

When we hear about great stories of how 3M Window Films have helped businesses, we like to share those such stories with our readers. Recently, the Aloha United way was able to be helped in many ways, just by the installation of the 3M Prestige Series Window Films. Of course, this happened on the West Coast, but we are grateful to continuously have the opportunity to help local North and South Carolina businesses improve aesthetics, […]

June 15, 2013

Residential Window Tinting- Tools of the Trade

Since 1985, Carolina Solar, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and window tinting specialist in Raleigh, Wilmington, and Myrtle Beach, has been helping residents reduce glare in their homes, prevent fading of furniture, flooring, and accessories, and decrease combat rising energy costs. At a recent BNI meeting, one of Carolina Solar’s owners, Jim Arnesen, was asked to bring in a tool or two of the trade when describing his business to the group of professionals. […]

August 15, 2013

Process for Window Film Installation Ensures Customer Satisfaction

We recently had a customer give us a 5 star review on Google after we completed a window film installation. One of the things that struck us about this particular client review was that he was very happy with the results because of the precise details in the installation process. For example, he was pleased that we were “quick to give a quote” over the phone. Once the appointment was scheduled, he was happy that […]

August 15, 2013

New Area Bank Gets Window Film Treatment

Carolina Solar, your authorized 3M Window Film Dealer and Installer of the Carolina’s, had the opportunity to work with First Bank of Southern Pines. For this installation, we used two types of films– 3M’s NV35 (Night Vision Series) for the dormers and 3M Milano Film on all the interior office doors. Night Vision window films help block the sun’s damaging UV rays, reduce glare and reject up to 71% of the sun’s heat. These darker […]

August 15, 2013

3M Window Films Replace Existing Film for a Beautiful View

Here is a project, where we had to first remove some existing window film before installing 3M PR70. This film is a product in the 3M Prestige Series, and is used for its reflective qualities as seen in the illustration below. As you can see from the project pictures, this space had a tremendous amount of window space–3600 square feet of windows!

August 15, 2013

Window Films: The Most Cost Effective, Energy Conservation Solution

We wanted to share an article (<—Just click on the link) with you about how window films could very well be the most cost effective energy conservation solution when used “with retrofit applications on homes and buildings.” Thinking of going green with your home or office building? In addition to energy-saving appliances and a white or green roof solution, you may want to think about professionally-installed 3M Window Films. Why? Because, window films are extremely […]

August 15, 2013

Stay Young, Prevent Skin Cancer…. Yes, Use Window Films!

We knew that window films prevented much of the sun’s harmful UV rays from fading furniture, floors, art, and household accessories. But, how much can window films help your skin stay younger looking? Can window films possible help prevent skin cancer? According to www.skincancer.org, they sure can! Here’s what they have to say about the subject: Ultraviolet radiation can travel through car and home windows, where it can contribute to the daily accumulation of sun […]

October 15, 2013

Window Films More Cost Effective and Energy-Efficient than Etched Glass

Is your office on a busy street corner, where anyone can peek in as they walk by? Do you need to have a little privacy while still allowing the natural light into your space? Maybe your view isn’t the best, and a serene landscape would be better… There are many reasons to call Carolina Solar for decorative window film applications! In this space, the client was looking for privacy with an etched glass look. Now, […]

October 15, 2013

Decorative Window Film Applications

There is so much you can do with decorative window film! At Carolina Solar, we use 3M Fasara Decorative Window Films to help our clients achieve beauty, privacy, and fingerprint-resistant glass aesthetics throughout their homes and offices. In the photo featured here, the owners of this office were able to achieve privacy and beautiful, geometric design with this etched glass window film. To see an entire gallery of decorative window films installed by Carolina Solar […]