Safety & Security Archives

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 […]

February 15, 2013

Window Films Improve Energy Efficiency in Schools

According to www.energystar.gov, “the nation’s 17,450 K-12 school districts spend more than $6 billion annually on energy — more than is spent on computers and textbooks combined. As much as 30 percent of a district’s total energy is used inefficiently or unnecessarily. By being more energy efficient, schools can help prevent greenhouse gas emissions and improve the students’ learning environment. School districts can and have used the savings from improved energy performance to help pay […]

March 15, 2013

Subtle Window Film Application Makes Big Impact

Carolina Solar Control of Raleigh had the privilege to complete a job a for Duke this past week. We started this huge project in October of 2012. On the Learning Center Grand Wall– a thirty foot by fifty foot wall– of one of Duke’s new medical pavilions, we cut custom graphic arches from Dusted Crystal Vinyl, and applied it to the wall. The subtle look creates a huge impact! We contracted the job through Poblocki Sign […]

March 15, 2013

Commercial Window Film for Aesthetics and Light Management

On a recent commercial window tinting project for Wake Med North, Carolina Solar used a 3M Opaque White window film for aesthetics and light management. This film is part of the 3M Fasara Decorative Series films, and it specifically allows for customization of privacy and appearance, while still allowing light to come in from room to room. For commercial window tinting, interior or exterior, visit Carolina Solar’s website for a free quote. Carolina is your 3M Window […]

April 15, 2013

Raleigh Window Tinting- A Clear Solution

Many people think that by tinting the windows and glass on their homes or businesses, they will cause a loss of light and a darker, shiny, even mirrored appearance. It makes sense…you think “window tinting” and it seems logical to think “dark.” This is simply not the case, especially when you call on the professionals at Carolina Solar Control of Raleigh, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer. We recently had the privilege to install window […]

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 […]

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, […]

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!

November 15, 2013

Raleigh Window Tinting Protects With Virtually No Difference in Appearance

We recently helped a local business owner who was experiencing extreme sunlight, glare, and heat in the front of their store location. Pictured below, we see a true side-by-side comparison of just how little the appearance of the glass was changed by installing window film, yet the difference in heat and UV light/glare reduction was tremendous! In this picture, the right side windows and doors are treated with 3M PR70, while the left side windows […]

November 15, 2013

Floor Graphics Target Customers While They Shop

Floor graphics are an effective way to catch the attention of the consumer immediately, while they shop in your location! Car dealerships, book stores, toy stores, clothing retailers, and more, can use exciting, colorful (and temporary) floor graphics to highlight price, selection, and call-to-action. With the holiday season here, and post-holiday sales to follow, this is a great time to consider floor graphics for your business. Shown here, is the 3M Graphic Film application in […]