Green Building Trends include Window Film

Window Film Fits Into Green Building Trends

Great article discussing green building trends and how a variety of window films fit into these trends. Window films would fall under the Passive Construction category discussed in the article. Modern window films can be used to reduce the need for heat in the Winter and air conditioning in the Summer. In addition, through the use of daylighting film technology, …

Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Window Tinting

Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Window Tinting

This is a nice article from EnlightenMe.com that discusses the pros and cons of installing window film on your home. One of the cons that is mentioned concerning your home being colder in the Winter is being addressed with the latest generation Low-E films designed to keep your home cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter. From EnlightenMe.com Advantages of …

Safety Window Film

Safety Window Film Can Help Secure Your Environment

Safety Window Film can Help Save Lives. It seems like we read about unfortunate instances in the news nearly every day. This picture was taken from the recent shootings at the military recruiting center in Chattanooga, TN. In this instance, 3M window film had been installed to help increase the security on these buildings as you can see from the …

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 …