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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 […]

November 15, 2013

Laminated Glass— A False Security Solution

Many retail store owners are finding that their efforts to provide secure solutions for storefront glass is not changing the security outcome when a threat occurs. A common misconception is that laminated glass will offer protection. That is a false solution. With laminated glass, the glass is still just sitting in the gasket, and it can be pulled out when broken. (See Picture on the Left) For a real security solution, retail store owners should […]

December 15, 2013

Window Film Industry Gains Momentum

For Carolina Solar, there has never been a better time to be in the window film industry! According to a recent announcement made by the IWFA (International Window Film Association), the “popularity of window film is expanding rapidly,” due to its “wide recognition as a cost-effective solution for energy savings and its reduction on the impact of harmful solar rays.” The IWFA has shown a strong commitment to advancing the education of window film professionals […]

February 15, 2014

6 Tips to Deter a Thief from Breaking Into Your Home

Danger lurks all around us. Most neighborhoods experience break-ins on a regular basis. Here are 5 tips to deter a thief from breaking into your home: If you have a security system, make sure it is plainly displayed by adding stickers to windows and doors and security yard signs. Sometimes a thief will not even attempt to break in if they know that the home is protected with a security system. Use Window Film, especially […]

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, […]

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; […]

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

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 […]

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 […]