3M Daylight Redirecting Film

Naturally Brighten Your Day with 3M Daylight Redirecting Film

Check out this short video that explains what 3M Daylight Redirecting Film is and all the benefits that come from this groundbreaking technology. 3M Daylight Redirecting Film is a cost-effective way to provide natural lighting deeper inside a building while reducing glare, heat, and fading. – Micro-replicated film redirects light toward the ceiling, reducing the need for artificial lighting during …

Home Window Tinting

The Benefits of Window Tinting for Your Home

Window tinting can be a very cost-effective way to reduce energy, minimize glare, protect your furnishings and increase the security of your home. Take a moment to read the article below to discover the many benefits of having your windows tinted. Excerpt from an article in How Stuff Works written by Jessica Brown Curtains, furniture and even flooring can fall …

Selecting a Contractor

When Selecting a Contractor, Focus on Value Instead of Price

We are often asked by our clients when we begin discussing window films with them something like “How much will this cost per square foot?”. While that is certainly a fair question and one that we are prepared to answer, we always want to preface it by discussing the value of what Midwest Glass Tinters offers rather than the cost. …

Reduce Energy with 3M Daylight Redirecting Film

3M is Harnessing Natural Light to Reduce Energy

3M is using micro-structured prisms in a window film to optically direct as much as 80 percent of the exterior natural light in and up, helping a first-of-its-kind net zero Walgreens drugstore produce more energy than it consumes. 3M™ Daylight Redirecting Window Film is part of the Evanston, Illinois store’s net-zero design, installed on 4,000 square feet of west-facing glass …