drew, Author at Carolina Solar

September 15, 2014

Window Film Reduces Heat and Glare

Carolina Solar Control of Raleigh/Durham, recently completed a window film installation at Kraft YMCA in Apex, North Carolina. Using commercial window film, installer Jason Smith, was able to significantly reduce heat and glare issues in the complex. To request a quote on window film for your home or business, visit www.carolina-solar.com today.

November 15, 2014

Raleigh Window Tinting Company Installs Decorative Window Film

Fitness and Yoga rooms at 605 West apartments in Durham, North Carolina received an aesthetic update last month. Raleigh window tinting company, Carolina Solar Control, used a custom print on 3M’s Scotchcal Dusted Crystal to create a permanent, custom window graphic for both visual interest and privacy needs. Have an interior space that needs a design update? 3M Window Film solutions from Carolina Solar Control & Security can be a cost-effective way to add an […]

November 15, 2014

Decorative Window Film for Office Privacy

Carolina Solar Control, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer in Raleigh/Durham, recently completed a decorative film installation for Nutanix. We worked closely with the designer and building owners to create a custom look that offers privacy for meetings while maintaining the view of the Durham skyline throughout the floor. As pictured here, you can see the use of 3M Fasara Leise – frosted stripes, coupled with vinyl room names to create the customized […]

January 15, 2015

3M Fasara Milano: Attention to Detail

Ferry Porsche created his vehicle on something called The Porsche Principle. “The underlying principle is to always get the most out of everything. From day one, we have strived to translate performance into speed – and success – in the most intelligent way possible. It’s no longer all about horsepower, but more ideas per horsepower. This principle originates on the race track and is embodied in every single one of our cars. We call it […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 15, 2015

New Restaurant Enjoys Great Views Inside and Out

New restaurant, PG Werth’s in Raleigh, NC, is a place where you can enjoy Southern cuisine with a contemporary flair. Chef Hamm wanted his patrons to enjoy the view looking out at the city and wanted people passing by outside during the day to see the inside of the restaurant. However, client comfort was also important to Chef Hamm. Carolina Solar Control, Raleigh’s authorized 3M Window Film Dealer and Installer, had just the right solution […]

May 15, 2015

Decorative Window Film Adds Privacy & Visual Interest

Often times, at Carolina Solar, we get requests for decorative window film applications for privacy or architectural design. Pictured here is a decorative film, called Glazed Morocco. These films have the ability to completely transform the look and feel of ordinary glass and for a fraction of the cost. Beautiful when viewed by day or night they allow natural light to pass through while blocking better than 99% of the ultraviolet rays. To request a free […]

May 15, 2015

3M Night Vision Window Film Reduces Heat and Glare

Carolina Solar Control of Raleigh NC recently had the task of reducing excessive heat and glare for Labcorp. Night Vision 15 was installed on the skylights and the next shade lighter ( NV25 ) on the main entrance wall, click here to request a free quote. Call on Carolina Solar—your authorized 3M Window Film Dealer and Installer of the Carolinas.

May 15, 2015

Window Film Saves Energy and Money

This spring, the International Window Film Association (IWFA), discussed the many benefits of professionally-installed window film in Modern Builder + Design Magazine. Darrell Smith writes: Professionally installed window films offer a variety of benefits, depending on the type of film that is installed. Window film products are rated by the National Fenestration Rating Council for energy savings just like windows. Across many climate zones, window film has been shown to be one of the most […]