Well, this was certainly an interesting use of 3M Prestige Window Film. The University of Missouri needed to install a UV blocking film on the glass separating one of its laboratories from an office. However, they still wanted the window to be relatively clear for visibility. We installed a 70% light transmission film by 3M called Prestige 70 that cuts …
3M Security Window Film Helps Keep Verizon Wireless Safe
Local wireless phone retail locations are often the target of smash and grab crime as the phones and accessories they have are easily sold online and on the street. Recently, we helped a local Verizon Wireless store in Afton, Missouri address this issue by installing 3M Security Window Film on the storefront windows. This clear window film is applied to …
3M Night Vision Window Film Helps Homeowner with Glare & Fading
This homeowner in Fulton, Missouri has a bad problem with glare in their home at certain times of the day. They also has a concern that all of that glare with the accompanying UV rays would cause fading of their valuable furnishings. They contacted Midwest Glass Tinters for a free evaluation of their particular situation. After visiting the property, we …
Casey’s Uses 3M Window Films to Improve Comfort
Casey’s General Store was having an issue with heat and glare that was negatively impacting the customer and employee comfort in the store. After analyzing the situation, Midwest Glass Tinters suggested using a 3M Window Films product called Night Vision in a 35%. This film will help in dramatically reducing both the heat and glare in the facility while still …
3M Exterior Prestige Handles Sun Issues on Triple Pane Windows
Until recently, there were not many options to help prevent heat, glare and fading if a home had triple pane windows. All of that changed with the introduction of the 3M Exterior Prestige line of window films. Now, even with triple pane windows, you can get unprecedented heat reduction, cut unwanted glare and reduce the UV rays that are a …
Decorative Window Film Conceals Framework, Walls and Shelving
Often in commercial buildings the interior framework, walls, shelving, etc are visible from the outside once the space is built out to accommodate tenant needs. The visibility of these items creates bad aesthetic from the curb. One option is to install decorative window film on the windows to conceal these items. Decorative window film gives the building a uniform appearance …
Roller Shades Block the Heat and Glare While Adding a Decorative Touch
When you want the ability to either have the window treatment visible or not, roller shades are a great option. Whether you are using them for privacy, to reject unwanted heat and glare, or just to add a decorative touch to a space, shades are a perfect fit for certain situations. Midwest Glass Tinters can custom fit shades into nearly …
Increase Tenant Comfort and Save Energy with Commercial Window Films
Modern commercial window films can be barely noticeable on the glass and still enable you to increase tenant comfort by reducing the heat and glare coming through the windows. It is also very useful in correcting temperature imbalances in a given space by only treating the windows where hot spots exist. Also, the same technology that enables this film to …