Residential Archives - Carolina Solar

January 15, 2013

Window Film Tax Credit Gets Approved by Congress

The International Window Film Association sent out a press release last week about the new Congressional approval of a tax bill called the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which will let homeowners receive tax credits for energy-saving upgrades to homes, including window films. The press release states the following: International Window Film AssociationWashington, D.C. – January 15, 2013 — Congress has just given American homeowners a chance to keep more of their hard-earned money […]

January 15, 2013

Window Films for Indoor and Outdoor Applications

Our line of window films covers a wide range of potential applications, from sun control and UV protection, safety and security, to the purely aesthetic. We recently completed an installation at ENT & Audiology Associates in Raleigh, North Carolina, which included both an interior solution and an exterior window film solution. Inside, we used our Decorative Grey Frost to create a black backdrop on a glass partition wall to better accommodate a TV area. On […]

March 15, 2013

Window Films for Residential Heat, Glare, and Fade Reduction

You do not have to sacrifice your view of the outdoors in order to protect your interior from heat, glare, and fading! Carolina Solar Control- your 3M Window Film and Window Tinting company in Raleigh, NC, was able to help this Carolina Solar featured homeowner with all of those problems with one easy solution– 3M’s NV25 Window Film! It is amazing what a simple application of window film can do to protect your flooring and […]

May 15, 2013

3M Window Film Benefits Showcased on DIY Live

Earlier this month, Karl Champley, host of DIY Live sat down with 3M dealer, Eddie Russell, to talk about the benefits of using 3M Window Film, and who should consider adding it to their homes. Carolina Solar Security is your authorized 3M window film dealer with locations serving Raleigh and Wilmington, NC, as well as Myrtle Beach, SC. We’ve provided a link to iTunes where you can listen to the entire episode for free. Just […]

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

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

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 […]

November 15, 2013

Why Should I Use 3M Window Films for Residential Window Tinting?

Windows let in the light and offer beautiful views. But the sunlight they invite in can also cause hot spots and severe fading of your furnishings. And during storms or in the event of a break-in, windows are the most vulnerable points in your home. 3M Window Films are designed to reject solar heat, reduce fading, and they can add a valuable layer of protection to your home. Best of all, our Prestige Series films […]

November 15, 2013

Window Tinting Your Homes and Businesses Since 1985

Carolina Solar Control & Security Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, when it comes to small businesses in the US, 49% survive 5 years or more, 34% survive 10 years or more, and only about a quarter survive 15 years or more? That means that Carolina Solar is in the top percentile for small business longevity, as we have been window tinting homes and businesses in North and South […]