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Energy Savings
How lowering the temperature saves energy.
Only a few degrees in temperature reduction can have up to a 25% reduction in cooling costs, due to the laws of thermodynamics. It
requires considerable amounts of energy to remove heat from a room through air conditioning. During peak summer times in the
middle of the day, loads on air conditioning systems can be reduced enough to turn off entire units or to install a less costly system.
In addition to the energy saving benefits, solar window film can increase thermal comfort, reduce glare, while at the same time
rejecting 99% of the UV radiation reducing fading and the risk of skin cancer.
How 3M window film saves energy.
The movement or transfer of heat from a region of higher temperature to one of cooler temperature is called heat transfer. The transfer
of heat always flows from hot to cold. No heat will transfer if there is no difference in temperature.
There are three types of heat transfer: Radiation, Conduction, and Convection. For window film, radiation is the most important
method of heat transfer because it moves infrared waves. This is why we refer to solar energy as solar radiation.
Solar energy through a window is transferred or transmitted by infrared waves. Radiant energy is converted to heat when it strikes
people or objects. If you block the transfer of this energy you keep it from turning into heat because it never strikes an object. Window
film interrupts the transfer of this energy by reflecting the energy back.
Transmission is basically the percentage of Solar energy (UV + Visible Light + Near Infrared) that can passes through a window.
Reflection is the ratio of solar energy reflected back to the source, expressed as a percentage. Absorption is the percentage of solar
energy absorbed to that of the total solar energy.
With solar window film installed on the inside of a window, the proportions are changed dramatically, with reflected energy and
absorption increasing. This corresponds to a reduction in solar heat transmitted inside the room or the automobile. The properties of
the window film dramatically influence how and in what way transmission, reflection and absorption change.
What is a LEED credit...
Only a few degrees in temperature reduction can have up to a 25% reduction in cooling costs, due to the laws of thermodynamics. It
requires considerable amounts of energy to remove heat from a room through air conditioning. During peak summer times in the
middle of the day, loads on air conditioning systems can be reduced enough to turn off entire units or to install a less costly system.
In addition to the energy saving benefits, solar window film can increase thermal comfort, reduce glare, while at the same time
rejecting 99% of the UV radiation reducing fading and the risk of skin cancer.
How 3M window film saves energy.
The movement or transfer of heat from a region of higher temperature to one of cooler temperature is called heat transfer. The transfer
of heat always flows from hot to cold. No heat will transfer if there is no difference in temperature.
There are three types of heat transfer: Radiation, Conduction, and Convection. For window film, radiation is the most important
method of heat transfer because it moves infrared waves. This is why we refer to solar energy as solar radiation.
Solar energy through a window is transferred or transmitted by infrared waves. Radiant energy is converted to heat when it strikes
people or objects. If you block the transfer of this energy you keep it from turning into heat because it never strikes an object. Window
film interrupts the transfer of this energy by reflecting the energy back.
Transmission is basically the percentage of Solar energy (UV + Visible Light + Near Infrared) that can passes through a window.
Reflection is the ratio of solar energy reflected back to the source, expressed as a percentage. Absorption is the percentage of solar
energy absorbed to that of the total solar energy.
With solar window film installed on the inside of a window, the proportions are changed dramatically, with reflected energy and
absorption increasing. This corresponds to a reduction in solar heat transmitted inside the room or the automobile. The properties of
the window film dramatically influence how and in what way transmission, reflection and absorption change.
What is a LEED credit...
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Request a FREE in home survey with one of our 3M window film consultants
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The U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit
organization that certifies
sustainable businesses, homes,
hospitals, schools, and
neighborhoods. USGBC is
dedicated to expanding green
building practices and education,
and its LEED® (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental
Design) Green Building Rating
System™.
(USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit
organization that certifies
sustainable businesses, homes,
hospitals, schools, and
neighborhoods. USGBC is
dedicated to expanding green
building practices and education,
and its LEED® (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental
Design) Green Building Rating
System™.
The Better Business Bureau. A
company who influences an
ethical marketplace where
buyers and sellers can trust each
function of two primary factors:
integrity and performance.
Integrity includes respect, ethics
and intent. Performance speaks
to a business track record of
delivering results in accordance
with BBB standards and/or
addressing customer concerns
in a timely, satisfactory manner.
company who influences an
ethical marketplace where
buyers and sellers can trust each
function of two primary factors:
integrity and performance.
Integrity includes respect, ethics
and intent. Performance speaks
to a business track record of
delivering results in accordance
with BBB standards and/or
addressing customer concerns
in a timely, satisfactory manner.
Authorized Window Film Dealer
Prestige Dealer Network. As a
leader in both adhesive and film
technologies, 3M brings
together these disciplines to
create the finest window film
products today. These films are
available exclusively through
their authorized dealers for
residential installations.
Prestige Dealer Network. As a
leader in both adhesive and film
technologies, 3M brings
together these disciplines to
create the finest window film
products today. These films are
available exclusively through
their authorized dealers for
residential installations.
The Skin Cancer Foundation
recommends many
3M window film products as
effective UV protectants.
recommends many
3M window film products as
effective UV protectants.
Call 480.306.4420
East Valley Showroom: 7143 East Southern Avenue, Suite 113 Mesa, AZ 85209 I Phone: 480.306.4420
West Valley Sales: I Phone: 602.595.4447
Warranty Claims and Service Department: I Phone: 480.888.9703
West Valley Sales: I Phone: 602.595.4447
Warranty Claims and Service Department: I Phone: 480.888.9703
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