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Why should I choose 3M™ Window Films? Do I need to clean my windows prior to installation? How long will the installation take? Do you use professional installers? Do I have to tint all my windows? Can window film be used on Low E windows? Will window film kill my houseplants? How do I care for my tinted windows? How much heat is reduced with 3M Window Film? How much glare is reduced with 3M Window Film? How much UV is rejected with 3M Window Film?
What
is the Optional Platinum Warranty?
What is
the Optional Platinum Select Warranty? Do 3M Window Films cause seal failure?
Why should I
choose 3M Window Films?
Do
I need to clean my windows prior to installation?
How
long will the installation take?
Do
you use professional installers?
Commercial
applications tend to use more reflective films. Since these films
have a mirror appearance from the outside, the over-all look of
the building will be a prime factor in determining which windows
to tint. The new 3M Prestige Series films are the perfect answer to
storefront windows, where low reflectivity will allow a perfect
view of your merchandise.
Type of low E surface used on glass.
There are two basic types of low E surfaces on glass. One of these is a conductive coating put on the glass as it is made. It gives some heat loss reduction, but does little to reduce heat gain. The second type is a more complex system of multiple layers of metals and conductive coatings deposited on glass after it has been made. This type of low E glass gives heat reductions of 30% to 50% in addition to reducing heat loss. Obviously, there will be more heat gain reduction using film on the first type. If there is any question about the type you may have, ask your glass company or the window film manufacturer to send you the specific information about your glass.
The
location of the low E surface in your window system is also very
important in deciding whether film should be used. If the low E
coating is on the room-side surface of the innermost pane of
glass, the use of window film may reduce or eliminate the heat
loss reduction of the glass itself. This may be more than offset
by the heat gain reduction/heat loss reduction properties of the
films to be used. Most low E window systems, however, consist of
double pane windows where the low E surface faces the air space
between the panes. In this case, film can be installed without
eliminating the heat loss reduction benefit of the low E glass.
The type of window film you choose for low E glass depends
entirely on your desired benefit - whether you want to reduce heat
gain, control glare, prevent heat loss, reduce fading or enhance
the safety of your windows and glass doors.
Security
films come in clear and sun-control tints of light neutral, medium
neutral, Night Vision 25 and silver (reflective). 3M has recently
introduced the 3M Prestige Series (Prestige 70 and Prestige50)
Ultra Safety
and Security Films.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recently awarded its “Seal of
Recommendation” to 43 3M Window Film products as
effective UV protectants. These products, when applied to windows
in vehicles, homes and offices, block up to 99% of the sun's
harmful ultraviolet rays, and help to reduce the risk of
sun-induced damage to the skin, including premature aging and skin
cancer.
3M also warrants residential and commercial installations against glass failure due to thermal shock fracture (see What is a Stress Fracture below), to a maximum value of $500 per window. The stress fracture must be caused only as a direct result of the application of 3M Window Films and provided that the film is applied to recommended types of glass. The glass failure must be reported to 3M or Firehouse within the specified time (listed below) from the start of the installation.
In addition, residential installations are also warranted against seal failure (maximum value of $500 per window). The seal failure must be reported to 3M or Firehouse within the specified time (listed below) from the start of the installation. Sixty (60) months coverage against thermal shock fracture. Forty (40) months coverage against seal failure if covered by original window manufacturer. A copy of this warranty must be provided to 3M. There is a consumer deductible of $25.00 (or 5% of the replacement cost, whichever is greater) per claim. Please note that all warranties apply to the original purchaser and are not transferable.
Any glass failure covered by this warranty must be reviewed by Firehouse prior to repair, and only covers film and glass replacement.
What is
the Optional Platinum Select Warranty?
Stress fractures tend to occur during the first year after installation, most often in the winter. At night, the glass is cold. Then, during the day, as the sun starts to shine on the glass, part of the glass is warmed by the sun, while the part still in the shade remains cold. This is the time when a stress fracture may occur. The fracture will appear as a hairline crack radiating from the edge of the frame.
3M has over forty years of experience applying window films to different types of glass. This enables 3M to make proper film to glass recommendations and minimize the potential for glass breakage.
If
glass breakage should occur, contact
us and we will take care of the problem for you. 3M has you
covered up to $500 per window, including application of new film
and labor, for a period of sixty (60) months from date of
installation. As mentioned above under warranty information, there
is a $25.00 consumer deductible, or 5% of replacement cost,
whichever is greater, per claim.
When recommended films are applied to the inside pane of an insulated glass unit, there will be some absorption (except with clear safety films) of the sun's energy, which will increase the temperature of the glass pane. Some of this heat will transmit to the airspace, slightly raising the airspace temperature. However, even a 20 F degree increase (unusual for most films) will result in a less than 3% change in air pressure, whereas properly made units are designed and tested to withstand a 22% change in air pressure.
Risk of seal failure is greatly determined by the quality of workmanship and the quality of materials that go into building the insulated glass units. The best guard against seal failure is to purchase well-made units from reputable window manufacturers that have solid experience and histories with insulated units
Therefore, 3M warrants your insulated units against seal failure only if: You have a window manufacturer's warranty in effect when the seal failure occurs and the failure occurs with the forty (40) month warranty period, unless you opt for the optional Platinum Warranty, in which case 3M matches your window manufacturer's warranty.
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