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Reject the sun’s heat with 3M™ Window Films and reduce the cost of keeping your building comfortable.
An estimated 33% of cooling expenses are due to solar heat gain from windows. That’s why cost-effective, energy-saving technologies like 3M™ Window Films are crucial to protecting your bottom line — by rejecting the sun’s heat to keep your space at an even, moderate temperature.
Savings you can see.
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Get a fast payback with significant savings.
The Department of Energy considers window film a top-tier technology for energy conservation with one of the fastest paybacks — approximately three years. Upgrading your windows with 3M™ Window Film can help you achieve significant savings. You could save $1 to $2 per square foot of film installed, or as much as 19 kWh per square foot of glass. Building owners around the world are already taking advantage of these savings — isn’t it time you did too?
- Reduce heat gain in summer months by up to 79%
- Save as much as 19 kWh per square foot of glass
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
- Many utility companies offer incentives
- 3M™ Window Films are proven to save energy in all climate zones
- 3M can complete an Energy Plus energy audit on your building to calculate your projected savings
Sustainability.
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Reduce your energy use and your carbon emissions.
Taking control of your environment with 3M™ Window Films is better for our environment. By rejecting the heat of the sun, you use less energy. By keeping your window treatments open, you use less electric lighting and save on energy costs. By upgrading your existing windows, you’re keeping them out of the landfill.
- Keep your existing windows
- Reduce light pollution
- Let in natural light while rejecting heat
- Lower your energy consumption
- Help qualify for LEED credits
- 3M™ Window Films can become carbon negative in as short as 6 months from install
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Let in the light, not the heat. Excellent comfort and clarity.
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Help control the sun's heat with ceramics.
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Enhanced views, savings and comfort.
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Year-round insulation and savings.
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3M™ Low-E Window Films are designed to retain heat during the winter and cool air during the summer so you can save on heating and cooling costs all year round. These films also help provide increased insulation performance, much like upgrading a single-pane to a double-pane window, and a double-pane to a triple-pane window.
- A single-pane window loses 20X as much heat as the same area in an adjacent well-insulated wall (Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University)
- Nearly 40% of heating loss in commercial buildings is due to windows (U.S. Department of Energy)
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The energy efficiency upgrade cycle.
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Optimize your building with envelope improvements.
There are many energy conservation technologies available to help you save money. It is essential to choose the right products and complete your upgrades in a sequential order so you can maximize your profits. Often, envelope upgrades (such as window film) are overlooked, and owners jump right to optimizing their HVAC system. If you create a more efficient building envelope before HVAC improvements, you may be able to downsize your HVAC equipment in the future, enabling you to reach the maximum possible performance for your profits.
Saving energy is good for everyone’s business.
If you install 3M™ Window Films, you can benefit from energy savings and so much more.
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Office Buildings- Save on energy costs
- Help qualify for LEED credits
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Case Study (PDF, 2.87 MB)
CBRE Office Case Study (PDF, 255 KB)
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Hotels- Increase guest comfort
- Help save on energy costs to stay competitive
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
Bank of Arizona Case Study (PDF, 222 KB)
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Healthcare- Reduce your largest operating expense
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
- Increase patient comfort while reducing energy costs
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Government- Fiscally responsible to conserve energy
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
Embarcadero Case Study (PDF, 1.45 MB)
United Way Case Study (PDF, 191 KB)
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Architects
3M™ Window Film specifications are measured on 4 base glass types. 3M can provide you the exact specifications of our film applied to any glass using LBNL Optics and Windows software.
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Energy Consultants
By eliminating hot spots, rejecting the sun's heat and reducing glare, 3M™ Window Films can help building managers conserve energy and save on heating and cooling costs year round.
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Glass Fabricators
Help reduce solar heat gain with tinted, reflective or high-clarity (VLT) solar control glass solutions.
3M™ Window Film simulator.
Seeing is believing. Compare the look and the amount of light allowed through different 3M™ Window Films.
Is your building in New York City?
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As of May 1, 2011, New York Local Law 84 (NY LL84) requires any building over 50,000 square feet to submit an annual energy benchmark or face a $2,000 fine. This data is then publicly disclosed so that prospective tenants can compare buildings' energy usage, allowing for more informed decisions about the costs of renting a building space.
With typical ROIs of less than three years, building owners and managers all over North America have discovered the cost savings associated with 3M™ Window Films. Plus, with utility rebates through Con Edison, 3M™ Certified Dealer Installers have completed projects with payback as short as one year.
- ConEd rebates to help get a faster payback
- Avoid costly fines associated with excessive energy consumption by being in compliance with LL84 and LL87
- ENERGY STAR® certification
- LEED points
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How to buy 3M™ Window Films.
When you contact a 3M™ Certified Dealer Installer, they’ll get an understanding of your needs, schedule an onsite consultation, recommend a product or products, take measurements and discuss installation logistics.
Our Silver, Gold, Platinum and Large Commercial Certified Dealers have been certified by 3M to deliver outstanding service, installation and satisfaction. When you purchase window film from a 3M™ Certified Dealer Installer, the warranty for both the film and the labor comes directly from 3M, so you can buy with confidence.
Find the solution you’ve been looking for by contacting a dealer today.
Questions? We're here to help.
Our 3M sales representatives are happy to answer any of your questions regarding window films, the installation process or any specific concerns.
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3M™ Window Film. So remarkable you might not have noticed ...
And that’s the point. 3M™ Window Film provides nearly invisible protection from the harsh effects of the sun. Like rejecting up to 97% of heat-producing IR rays and up to 99% of damaging UV rays. You eliminate hot spots, save on energy and protect the people and things you love.
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IMPORTANT: This is an overview of product features. References to explosions or blasts apply only to commercial and non-educational government facility applications. Prior to product selection, always refer to the current 3M Technical Data Sheet for detailed product information.
CAUTION: While 3M™ Window Films, when applied in accordance with 3M instructions, may help reduce the impact of flying glass shards under certain conditions and potentially delay intruders, THESE FILMS DO NOT PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. WINDOW FILMS ARE NOT BULLETPROOF AND NOT DESIGNED TO STOP INTRUDERS.
CAUTION: Although certain 3M™ Window Films help block a certain percentage of UVA and UVB radiation and may have received The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation, the efficacy of these films in protecting against skin cancer has not been tested by 3M and 3M™ WINDOW FILMS DO NOT PREVENT SKIN CANCER.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT AND APPLICATION LIMITATIONS: Many factors can contribute to potential hazards and damages arising from wind, impact, seismic, explosion, or break and entry incidents, including the window film selected, type and thickness of glass, building construction, exterior pressure, proximity of impact occurrence, quality of window or door frames, intruder size and strength, and type of tools used to gain entry. Certain 3M™ Window Films require the use of 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant on glass window and door frames for windstorm, break & entry, and explosion mitigation applications and for spontaneous glass breakage applications on single pane tempered glass. The sealant may also be recommended for certain other spontaneous glass breakage, safety glazing, and seismic applications. Always refer to the 3M Technical Data Sheets and 3M Technical Specifications to determine whether these combinations are required. Always consult with security professionals and a 3M Authorized Window Film Dealer prior to selecting any window films to determine suitability for the intended application.
IMPORTANT STATE OF FLORIDA NOTICE: This product is not approved in the State of Florida for use as hurricane, windstorm, or impact protection from wind-borne debris from a hurricane or windstorm. In compliance with Florida Statute 553.842, this product may not be advertised, sold, offered, provided, distributed, or marketed in the State of Florida as hurricane, windstorm, or impact protection from wind-borne debris from a hurricane or windstorm.
Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Please refer to the Warranty Bulletin for 3M™ Window Films (Flat Glass Applications) and 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant for complete details on warranty coverage, which can be obtained by contacting your 3M Authorized Window Film Dealer or your local 3M sales representative. If a 3M product does not conform to the warranties described in this Warranty Bulletin, the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Except to the extent prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (including, but not limited to, lost profits or business opportunity), regardless of the legal or equitable theory asserted, including, but not limited to, warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability.
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