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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 […]

October 15, 2015

The Spontaneous Glass Breakage Phenomenon

Just last week, Good Morning America had a story about “spontaneous breakage.” What exactly is it, and how can you prevent it? Spontaneous glass breakage is a phenomenon by which ‘toughened’ or tempered glass may spontaneously break without any apparent reason. Here are some of the causes: Minor damage during glass installation, whereby larger cracks radiate from the point of defect Thermal changes, such as extreme heat and/or cold, which can alter the integrity of […]

October 15, 2015

Bathroom Makeover on a Budget

When buying or selling a home, potential buyers always look to the kitchens and bathrooms to amaze and impress. Whether you are looking to remodel some areas of your house for your own enjoyment or to improve the resale value, a bathroom makeover doesn’t have to break the budget! Consider a bathroom shower glass makeover using Decorative Window Films to increase privacy while opening and brightening up a small space. These permanent but removable films […]

October 15, 2015

3M Window Film: Night Vision Series

As with most products and services, window films require a professional point of view to first determine which type of tinting will be the best solution for you. The 3M Night Vision Series Window Film helps block the sun’s damaging rays, reduce glare, and reject more than 70% of the sun’s heat. Night Vision films also provide significant glare relief. By day, you can enjoy plenty of soft natural sunlight, and thanks to a low […]

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, […]

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, […]

June 15, 2017

Security and Solar Protection Films Modernize Home Built in 1907

On a recent installation, North Carolina window tinting company, Carolina Solar Control, had the opportunity to help modernize the windows of an older home in Chapel Hill, circa 1907, to today’s standards. 3M Ultra Prestige S70 was installed throughout to increase the solar performance and to add a layer of security where forced entry was a concern, or the inspector required safety glass. The optical clarity of the film did not change the appearance, so the historical […]

December 15, 2017

Super Service Award- What Our Customers Have To Say

Companies can have the best product in the world, but excellent service is what sets the successful businesses apart from the others. Carolina Solar Control of Raleigh, NC is an Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner year after year. What qualities do you look for in a service company? Technicians and installers who show up on time and take care to keep your home or business clean, teams who are courteous from start to finish, […]

December 15, 2017

DOE Invests in Energy Efficiency Including Window Films

This year, the Department of Energy (DOE) said it would invest $3 Million in five different areas to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. Part of this investment includes window films. According to Windowfilmmag.com: “Each project team, made up of strategically structured partners, will develop and verify the benefits and trade-offs of multi-system energy efficient technology packages (groups of technologies that improve efficiency across two building systems: envelope, lighting/electrical, plug, process, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, […]

January 15, 2019

Premiere Elite Dealer & Prestige Dealer Network: What Does That Mean To You?

Carolina Solar Control is a Premier Elite Dealer & a member of the Prestige Dealer network. What exactly does that mean to you? 3M Prestige Dealer Network, which is our most prestigious network has access to our full product offering including our top tiered products: 3M™ Window Film Prestige and Thinsulate Series. This network of dealers are committed to the highest quality and service standards. They have been professionally trained and certified to deliver superior installation backed by 3M’s […]

April 30, 2021

Happy National Window Film Day

Celebrate a Solution to Save Energy and Gain Health and Safety Benefits Top elected officials across the nation are proclaiming April 30th as National Window Film Day. The purpose is to help educate consumers and commercial building owners about a solution to save energy and gain health and safety benefits, according to the International Window Film Association (IWFA), a nonprofit group representing the many benefits of window film from leading manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. Carolina Solar Control […]

April 1, 2022

5 Strategies to Reduce Your Year-Round Energy Costs

Reducing energy costs is not only good for your wallet, but good for the environment too. When you reduce energy costs, you are also reducing your energy consumption and lowering your carbon footprint. What’s good for the planet is good for your utility bill, too. Here are 5 strategies to reduce your year-round energy costs. 1. Turn off the HVAC – When weather allows, usually in the spring and fall, turn off your HVAC completely. […]