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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 […]

July 15, 2015

Daylight Redirecting Film in Raleigh

3M Daylight redirecting film utilizes micro-replication to redirect light that would have originally hit the floor a few feet from the window, up onto the ceiling, helping to light the room as deep as 40 feet from the window. Normally daylight redirecting film is placed on windows six feet above the floor for in order to achieve overhead lighting. Here, however, the idea was to illuminate the entire server rooms. Top pictures show the daylighting film […]

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

3M Preserving Rock & Roll History with Window Film

Thanks to 3M’s rocking window film technology, the artifacts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum may have a longer life! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in Cleveland, Ohio 25 year ago, and its mission is to “engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock and roll. It carries out this mission through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and […]

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, […]

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 […]

March 25, 2022

How Do I Keep My Wood Floors From Fading?

When you invest in hardwood floors or invest in restoring your wood floors, you want to keep them looking their best for as long as possible. That means avoiding fading that can make your floors look dull and dated way before their time. Here are some practical ways to keep your wood floors from fading: Use Rugs – Use rugs and other temporary floor coverings in areas where the floor gets a lot of sunlight […]

April 28, 2022

Window Film for Both Safety and Sun Control

3M’s innovative Ultra Prestige Series Window Films give you the best of both worlds – sun control and safety. This unique window film was designed to give homeowners both safety from break-in attempts or natural disasters and sun protection from the sun’s damaging UV and infrared rays. The Ultra Prestige Series is made of 28 micro-layers of clear, tear-resistant window film that gives you the ultimate in security and superior sun protection. Let’s take a […]