How Can Window Film Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle in Seattle?

Many people begin a new year with a resolution to live a more healthy lifestyle. People begin things like new exercise programs and start being more conscious about what types of foods you eat. Just look at how the organic food industry has exploded as people understand the negative impact that certain things can have on their overall health. However, like most things, making good choices usually happens once someone has good information regarding why they should make those choices. Our team at ABC Sun Control wanted to share some good information with Seattle, Washington and the surrounding areas about healthy lifestyle choices as it relates to sun exposure and how window film can help. In 2018, most people understand the risks and dangers of overexposing their skin to the sun's UV rays, many are unaware of how much and when they are being exposed to them. Subjecting yourself to these UV rays without proper protection can lead to premature aging of the skin and the potential for skin cancer. Most people are likely wearing protective clothing and some type of sunscreen when enjoying the outdoors. However, have you ever thought about the exposure you are getting in your car or sitting beside windows at work and in your home? Most people don't consider the exposure to these harmful UV rays when they are behind a piece of glass.

This is precisely why window film can become part of a healthy lifestyle. Even though you are behind a piece of glass, you are still being exposed to the UV rays that you need protection from. Applying a window film to that glass can block these rays from getting through. Window films have been given The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation. This is what they had to say in a recent article:

"While it’s understood that taking sun safety precautions is important outside, few people realize they can sustain sun damage indoors, too. While both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from the sun can harm the skin and lead to skin cancers, UVB is effectively blocked by glass. However, at least 50 percent of UVA rays can pass through windows. Window film is an increasingly effective solution, offering substantial indoor protection by blocking up to 99.9 percent of UVA radiation. Although they are less intense than UVB, UVA rays are 30 to 50 times more prevalent and are present with relatively equal intensity during all daylight hours throughout the year. Window film can help prevent harmful UVA rays from damaging your skin."

You can check out this entire article and other great sun safety tips at The Skin Cancer Foundation's website by clicking HERE

We hope this article helps shed some light on how window film can play a role in you adopting a healthy lifestyle in 2018. If you would like more information, check out the link located HERE and call us at 800-488-5099 or email us at sales@controlthesun.com. We would be happy to provide a free, no obligation consultation and estimate of implementing window film solution in your home or commercial space.

3M Low E Window Film Save Money and Control Your Home's Climate

With the cooler temperatures already arriving, have you ever considered using a 3M Low E Window Film to help insulate your windows? This innovative technology is called 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film and it will help save money and control the climate inside your home by enhancing the insulating value of your existing windows.

Three Things You Should Know About 3M Low E Window Film

How it Controls the Climate in Your Home - 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film helps keep the warmth in during the winter and the cool conditioned air in during the summer -- keeping the weather out where it belongs – all season, every season. It helps reduce cold/hot spots, improving overall comfort throughout your space.

How it Increases Your Home's Energy Efficiency - Enjoy the benefits of a Low-E or "Low Emissivity" window at a fraction of the cost of replacing your windows. Upgrade your existing windows to be more energy efficient by improving the insulation value of a single pane window close to that of a double pane window and the insulation value of a double pane window close to that of a triple pane window.

How it Maintains the Beauty of Your Home - A virtually invisible film that is professionally installed to the surface of your glass. It has a neutral appearance that will not dramatically change the look of your windows -- inside or out. The Climate Control Series blocks up to 99% of UV rays, helping to protect artwork, furniture, hardwood floors, rugs and window treatments.

If you would like to learn more about 3M Low E Window Film and how it can improve your home, click HERE and contact us by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Upgrade the Glass of Your Existing Windows with 3M Thinsulate

Upgrade the glass in your windows to keep the weather out, and let the light in, all season, every season with 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film. Find out how to control your climate, increase your efficiency, get protection from UV rays, all while maintaining the appearance of your home, year-round.

3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film can upgrade your exiting windows in the following ways:

• Climate Control - Improve the comfort of your home by reducing hot and cold spots near windows.
• Increase Energy Efficiency - Save money on energy costs by upgrading your existing windows to reject the heat in the Summer and retain the heat in the Winter.
• Maintain Appearance - Maintain the appearance of your floors, furniture and furnishings by blocking the harmful UV rays from entering your home. Also, maintain the appearance of your home as this film can do all of these things without changing the look of your existing windows.
• Sunscreen for Your Home - Not only will this innovative film block the UV rays to help reduce fading of your furnishings, it will also protect your skin from UV exposure. Did you know that window film is recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation? Find out more by clicking HERE.

If you are interested in ways to upgrade your existing windows to make your home more comfortable, save on energy and protect against fading, click HERE and contact us by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Window Insulation for Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency

We wanted to share this great proof of technology regarding our 3M Thinsulate window film and how it can improve your home comfort and energy efficiency. This client has a variety of windows that they wanted to insulate from the heat leaving in the Winter and the Heat entering in the Summer. We arranged to have a thermal infrared camera to capture the effects the film was having and the results were eye opening. In the picture above, you can see the windows above the sink. The one on the left has 3M Thinsulate installed and the one of the right does not. You can see from the infrared image that the treated window is retaining the heat and is providing valuable insulation. The untreated window is allowing the heat to escape through the glass as seen by the dark reddish/purple color of the window pane. The blue areas show that the window frame and walls in some areas are not even insulating as well as the treated glass now is.

The best part, is that once 3M Thinsulate is installed, you can barely detect anything is even on the glass. The picture shown is of these same windows. The one on the left is treated and the one on the right has not been treated yet.

The owner of the of the home was the individual that wanted the proof of technology via the thermal infrared camera. After the product was installed and he saw the images, he had this to say about how the 3M Thinsulate Window Film worked.

For decades, insulation has been used in the walls and ceilings of our homes to control the flow of heat between inside and out. 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film works much in the same way. It improves the insulation value of a typical single pane window to that of a double pane window and a double pane window to a triple pane window. This improves home comfort by keeping the warmth in during the winter and the heat out in the summer.

Some of the benefits of 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film are:

• Helps keep you warm during cold winter months.
• Good heat rejection provides additional comfort and energy savings in the summer months.
• Film offers high visible light transmission with a neutral appearance to help maintain a home's existing appearance.
• Significantly blocks the amount of harmful UV rays that cause fading, helping to extend the life of furnishings.
• Includes a comprehensive warranty from 3M.

If you are interested in controlling the climate and increasing your home comfort and energy efficiency, and would like more information on 3M Thinsulate Home Window Film, Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

It’s Not to Late to Improve Your Home with 3M Thinsulate Window Film

It's never too late to improve your home with 3M Thinsulate Window Film. Whether it is cold outside and you are trying to keep the heat in, or it is warm outside and you are trying to keep the heat out, 3M Thinsulate Window Film is the answer. This revolutionary film acts as insulation for your windows and improves their performance in both Winter and Summer. Here is a list of the benefits this 3M Window Film can do.

• Helps keep you warm during cold winter months.
• Good heat rejection provides additional comfort and energy savings in the summer months.
• Film offers high visible light transmission with a neutral appearance to help maintain a home's existing appearance.
• Significantly blocks the amount of harmful UV rays that cause fading, helping to extend the life of furnishings.
• Includes a comprehensive warranty from 3M.

This virtually invisible insulation enhances comfort and efficiency year round. This unique window film helps retain warmth in the winter and cool air in the summer by increasing your windows’ insulation value. A single-pane performs close to a double-pane, a double-pane performs close to a triple-pane. If you would like more information on 3M Thinsulate Home Window Film, Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Insulate Your Windows with 3M Thinsulate Home Window Film

Home in Gig Harbor, Washington Controls the Climate with 3M Thinsulate Home Window Films

We recently had the pleasure to help the homeowner of the beautiful house in pictures above insulate their windows with 3M Thinsulate home window film. Many homes, like this one in Gig Harbor, Washington, have a great deal of glass. These exposes of glass are great for views, but not so good for home comfort. Often a home will have hot or cold spots depending on where windows and vents are located. You have insulation for the walls and the roof, why not your windows? Well, finally there is an answer, 3M Thinsulate Home Window Film. Best of all, it can be barely noticeable on your glass.

3M Thinsulate Home Window Films Improve Your House in These Three Ways

• Control the Climate - 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film helps keep the warmth in during the winter and the cool conditioned air in during the summer -- keeping the weather out where it belongs – all season, every season. This window film helps reduce cold/hot spots in your home, improving overall comfort for you and your family.
• Increase Efficiency - 30% of all energy used to heat and cool homes in the U.S. escapes through the windows. 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film is a low emissivity or “low-e” window film which improves the insulation value of a typical single pane window close to that of a double pane window and the insulation value of a typical double pane window close to a triple pane window. This film will make your windows more efficient and save you money on energy costs at a fraction of the cost of replacing your windows.
• Maintain Appearance - 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window film is a virtually invisible film that provides comfort and fade protection without dramatically changing the look of your windows. This film blocks up to 99% of the sun’s UV rays, thereby helping to reduce fading of furniture, upholstery, hardwood floors, and window treatments.

We hope this post shed some light on all the ways 3M Thinsulate Home Window Films can be used to improve and enhance your home. If you would like any additional information about 3M Thinsulate Home Window Film, Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Don't Replace Windows, Upgrade them with 3M Thinsulate Window Film

Are you considering the costly proposition of replacing your old windows with something more energy efficient? If so, you should give 3M™ Thinsulate Window Film a look. This virtually invisible film is like insulation for your windows. You will enhance comfort and efficiency year round with this unique low-e window film that helps retain warmth in the winter and cool air in the summer by increasing your windows’ insulation value. A single-pane performs close to a double-pane, a double-pane performs close to a triple-pane.

Because the film is virtually invisible, the look of your window barely changes, inside or out, yet it still helps protect furniture, floors, upholstery and artwork from UV rays that cause fading. Easier and more affordable than replacing your windows, 3M Thinsulate Window Film is an efficient, cost-effective way to meet your window insulation needs.

3M Thinsulate Window Film Details

1. Helps keep you warm during cold winter months.
2. Good heat rejection provides additional comfort and energy savings in the summer months.
3. Film offers high visible light transmission with a neutral appearance to help maintain a home's existing appearance.
4. Significantly blocks the amount of harmful UV rays that cause fading, helping to extend the life of furnishings.
5. Includes a comprehensive warranty from 3M.

We would be happy to discuss how 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film can be implemented into your home and begin helping you save on home energy costs. If you would like any additional information about 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film and the many ways they can be used, Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.