Energy
Improve the Energy Efficiency of the Building Envelope
Too often the inefficiencies of a building’s envelope are overlooked. Windows tend to be a building’s Achilles heel, creating inefficiencies that are tolerated because of an occupant’s desire for natural light. 3M manufactures commercial and residential window films that improve a window’s energy efficiency without changing a building’s appearance, all at a fraction of the cost of window replacement.
3M Insulating Window Film
3M Insulating and Temperature Control Window Films decrease the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and U-Value of your windows. In simpler terms, 3M’s window films will increase the energy efficiency of your windows year-round. It’s almost like turning a single pane window into double pane, or a double pane window into triple pane. These films can block up to 99% of UV rays and up to 97% of infrared light (900-1,000nm), keeping occupants cool and protected. By blocking heat from entering through the windows during the summer and retaining man-made heat inside during the winter, 3M Window Films reduce dependence on the HVAC system and improve the building's or home’s energy efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my energy costs decrease?
The amount of money saved depends on the type of film chosen and certain property-specific variables (building use, location, climate,...
Can you apply window film to tinted / Low-E glass?
Yes! But it depends on what surface of the window the Low-E coating is. If the Low-E coating is on...
Can I install 3M Insulating / Sun Control and Safety & Security Window Films myself?
3M Insulating / Sun Control and Safety & Security Films are professionally installed by 3M’s window film dealer network and...
