drew, Author at Carolina Solar

March 15, 2014

NC Residential 3M Window Tinting-Natural Appearance with UV Protection

One of the questions homeowners have regarding window tinting is “Will my home still retain a natural looking appearance after window tinting?” The answer is absolutely! We recently completed a residential 3M window tinting project on a North Carolina residence using 3M Prestige 50 for UV and heat protection. This film boasts 99.9% UV and 97% infrared rejection! What does that mean to the homeowner? It means that furniture, flooring, art, and accessories are protected […]

May 15, 2014

What a Difference 3M Night Vision 15 Window Film Makes!

Carolina Solar Control recently helped The Salvation Army Center of Hope in Raleigh, North Carolina with heat and glare issues using 3M Night Vision 15 Window Film. As you can see in the photo above, the glass-covered building faces the sun, which caused glare issues and inside temperatures to soar during the day. Carolina Solar Control installers, Jason Smith and Larry Rhodes, noticed a 10 degree temperature drop after the High Performance film was installed, […]

May 15, 2014

Window Tinting Makes The Family Room More Comfortable

Paladium windows add so much to the aesthetic beauty of a home. That being said, windows also increase heat, glare, and fading issues inside the home. We recently had the opportunity to help another home owner create comfort from heat, fading, and glare issues, when we installed 3M Prestige 50 Window Film on some upper windows in a North Carolina home. The basement windows were also potential targets for flying golf balls, which can cause […]

June 15, 2014

UV Damage to Skin and Eyes Can Occur Indoors?

According to experts at the International Window Film Association (IWFA), the answer is yes, if your windows aren’t properly tinted. Non-tinted windows allow dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays to pass through to occupants in cars and buildings. “If you’re sitting next to a window with sunlight streaming in, you’re at risk for UV damage to your skin and eyes,” said Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA. “Window film brings automatic and continuous protection indoors without […]

July 15, 2014

Window Films for Storm Protection

With Hurricane Arthur, the first named storm of the 2014 hurricane season, off the East Coast, Carolinians have been gearing up for an active storm season. 3M Safety and Security Window Film installed by Carolina Solar is a smart solution for protection of your home or business during hurricane season. According to the International Window Film Association, “Security films are Mother Nature’s match. Able to withstand extraordinary wind and force, security film helps prevent entry […]

July 15, 2014

9 Benefits of Commercial Window Film

Carolina Solar Control & Security, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer in the Carolinas, has been helping builders, architects, and commercial property owners enjoy the benefits of 3M Window Film since 1985. Following are nine major benefits of commercial window film: 1. Lower HVAC operating costs 2. Lower utility demand costs 3. Utility rebates 4. Improved tenant comfort 5. Improved aesthetics; uniformed appearance 6. Improved safety and security 7. Extended A/C equipment life; […]

July 15, 2014

Does Your Window Film Come With A Warranty?

3M® offers one of the most comprehensive warranty programs on the market, backed by a company you know and trust. Carolina Solar Control & Security, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer, has been professionally installing 3M Window Film in North and South Carolina for nearly 30 years (since 1985). Residential, Commercial, and Government bids are backed with exclusive 3M warranties. When considering a window film solution for sun control, ask the following questions: • Will the window film […]

August 15, 2014

Raleigh Window Tinting Company Reduces Home Owner Energy Costs

Carolina Solar Control, a Raleigh window tinting company and authorized 3M® Window Film dealer, has been helping Raleigh/Durham area residents reduce high energy costs since 1985. And, a new Florida-based case study released by the non-profit IWFA, the International Window Film Association, reveals the most cost-effective way to reduce high energy costs in the home is with the use of window films. “A new study published by the nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA) shows […]

August 15, 2014

Raleigh Window Tinting Company Used Window Film In Unique Way To Help An Area Business

Lowes Foods in Holly Springs, North Carolina, had a unique lighting issue, which required a unique solution. The Problem: LED lighting used to beautifully display flower arrangements in the flower case presented a very harsh lighting situation for customers entering the store. The Solution: Raleigh window tinting company, Carolina Solar Control, was able to help the client by installing 3M Fasara Milano, a semi-transparent light-diffusing window film by 3M®. For more information on 3M window […]

August 15, 2014

Paper and Cardboard: Not a Viable Solar Control Solution

This is an all too familiar scene… sun glares into an office building window, and employees take it upon themselves to fix the problem, using recycled copy paper, shreds of cardboard boxes, and the ultimate factotum of DIY home & office improvement…duct tape. Well, Carolina Solar, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer of Raleigh/Durham, Wilmington, and Myrtle Beach, has a host of better solutions when it comes to sun control. Carolina Solar will […]

September 15, 2014

Carolina Solar Featured On Houzz.com

Recently, a project by Carolina Solar Control, a Raleigh window tinting company, was featured on www.houzz.com. Houzz.com is a collaborative platform for home remodeling and design, bringing homeowners and home professionals together in a uniquely visual online community. Carolina Solar Control was featured in an editorial article entitled, “A Surefire Way to Prevent Sun Damage Indoors,” where a before and after photo clearly shows the benefits of 3M Night Vision 25.

September 15, 2014

Break-In with No Glass Breakage?

Here are some incredible pictures that homeowners of a recent break-in shared with us. Window Film was installed in 2007. Intruders literally kicked the door and the jamb to splinters, and the glass did not break! Police surmised that the intruders were going for the lock sets, but even with that much force the window held. Durham police and the residents were astonished at the glass staying intact during this event. These photos show the […]