Commercial Window Film

One company. Endless possibilities.

A building that is protected, comfortable, energy efficient and beautiful means greater tenant retention, potentially higher lease prices and a healthier bottom line for you.

Imagine if you could help:

• Shield yourself from high energy bills yet keep tenants cool, comfortable and satisfied
• Protect people and property from natural disasters, crimes, bomb blasts and even damaging ultraviolet rays
• Redirect sunlight deeper into rooms for greater tenant satisfaction and added energy savings
• Customize glass for elegance and privacy or to make bold architectural statements

All this is possible from one trusted source — 3M.

Outsmart the sun with superior protection

Windows provide an abundance of beautiful natural light. They can also create problems such as cool or drafty areas, excessive heat from the sun and distracting glare — issues that can impact tenant comfort, occupancy rates, energy bills and profits. Choose clear films with reflectivity lower than glass for superior sun control and beautiful views inside and out.

• Fast paybacks — as short as 3 years
• Increased tenant comfort — hot spots, cold spots and glare
• Enhanced privacy
• UV and fade protection

All this is possible from one trusted source — 3M.

Simple retrofit. Fast payback.

Window film is considered a top-tier technology for energy conservation with one of the fastest paybacks — approximately three years. Consider making building envelope improvements before investing in major HVAC system upgrades to maximize profits.

Upgrading with 3M™ Sun Control Window Films can help reduce energy use by as much as 19 kWh per square foot (205 kWh/m2) of windows.

Keep tenants comfortable. Keep them put.

Nothing hurts tenant retention like an uncomfortable building. Throughout it all, your HVAC system is working overtime.

Reduce excessive heat

Is your building hot in the summer? When the sun makes one side too hot, is the other side too cold?

Tinting your windows with 3M™ Window Films can reject up to 79% of the sun’s heat to help keep rooms at more even, moderate temperatures. In fact, 3M™ Window Films can reduce the temperature in direct sunlight by as much as 9°F (5°C), making your space more comfortable and usable.

Keep it safe and operational 24/7/365

Windows are among the weakest points in your building envelope.
Should the glass break, the space can become unsafe for occupants and even significantly disrupt daily operations.

3M™ Safety Window Film and 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems are engineered to minimize injury to people and protect property from a range of safety concerns, including:

• Glass hazards
• Natural disasters
• Seismic events
• Spontaneous glass breakage

A higher level of protection

Combine 3M™ Safety Window Film with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems for an added level of security.

The attachment system bonds the filmed window to the frame with an adhesive or profile option. The films are designed to keep broken glass together, and the attachment systems keep the glass safely in the frame.

Unlike many safety upgrades, 3M™ Safety Window Films can provide payback in as little as three years.

Protect people and upgrade to code

Building code may specify that glass in certain hazardous locations, such as glazing near wet surfaces, doors, floors, ramps and stairs, meet certain safety glazing requirements. 3M™ Safety Window Films will help you quickly and easily meet safety glazing impact requirements at a fraction of the cost of replacement windows.

Fortify windows against natural disasters

When windows break due to natural disasters, the cost to replace them could pale in comparison to other costs.

Fortify windows against seismic events.

During an earthquake, windows can be subjected to tremendous stress. They may shatter and fall out of window frames, causing dangerous openings in the building. Falling shards of glass can also present serious risks to occupants, pedestrians and property.

3M™ Safety Window Film and Attachment Systems help reduce the risk of glass-related injuries during earthquakes. And with a barrier still in place, you can maintain operations while you replace the glass.

Protect against spontaneous glass breakage

Tempered glass is stronger than standard annealed glass, but factors such as imprecise installation or impurities in the glass can cause it to spontaneously explode.

When that happens, it can create dangerous openings and even rain glass down on pedestrians.

3M™ Safety Window Film and Attachment Systems help secure tempered glass to minimize safety hazards while giving you the time to make repairs.

Security with tenacity

3M™ Security Window Films and 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems are engineered to protect people and property from a range of security concerns, including:

• Forced entry crimes and theft
• Bomb blastss
• Acts of vandalism

They include a special, thicker adhesive that helps hold broken glass together, hindering anyone trying to break and enter through a window.
They also help reduce the threat of flying glass in the event of an explosion.

Deter forced entry and theft

A burglary is reported nearly once every second according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Glass doors and windows are among the most vulnerable points of entry into your property. Help reduce losses due to smash-and-grab crimes by making entry more difficult.

Make your school safer

The glass on windows and doors of a school can be a vulnerable entry point into the building. Most schools do not have fortified glass to prevent shattering, resulting in potentially easy access through the window. We are proud to say that 3M™ Security Films & Attachment Systems have already been incorporated into thousands of schools.

Mitigate blast hazards

Accidental explosions are everyday risks for many industrial, lab and manufacturing facilities. Bomb threats often involve schools, government buildings and commercial facilities. 3M™ Security Window Films and 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems have been tested to industry bomb blast standards and meet the performance requirements on numerous glazing types under a variety of blast loads.

Completed Testing (bomb blasts)
• ASTM F1642 / • GSA TS01-2003

Say no to graffiti

Whether applied to windows, public transportation, transit stops, or even bathroom mirrors and stalls, 3M™ Anti-Graffiti Window Film helps provide a strong first line of defense against paint, gouging, scratching and even acid etching.

If damage is done, simply replace the film for a fraction of what you would spend on repairing the damage.

Brighten spaces naturally with daylighting

3M™ Daylight Redirecting Film is a simple, effective daylighting solution which comfortably brings natural light deeper into buildings.

Buildings with abundant natural light have been shown to:

• Increase employee productivity
• Boost retail sales
• Decrease rates of absenteeism
• Reduce energy costs

Keep tenants happy. Keep them leasing.

3M’s award-winning 3M™ Daylight Redirecting Film uses micro replication technology to redirect sunlight onto the ceiling to light a room as deep as 40 feet (12 meters) from the window. Buildings with abundant natural light have been shown to increase employee productivity and even boost retail sales.

A comfortable, sunlit environment can also command higher lease prices and help reduce tenant turnover.

Slash electrical bills

Reduce your dependence on artificial lighting. 3M™ Window Film redirects as much as 80% of the light deeper into the building. When combined with lighting controls, you can reduce your lighting energy use by as much as 52% from your baseline.

Simple and cost effective

3M™Daylight Redirecting Film is easy to integrate into new or existing windows. No extra hardware or infrastructure. No additional maintenance or special cleaning.

3M™ Fasara™ Glass Finishes

3M™ Daylight Redirecting Film is a simple, effective daylighting solution which comfortably brings natural light deeper into buildings.

Buildings with abundant natural light have been shown to:

• Define interior spaces, while keeping an open feel
• Customize privacy without sacrificing light
• Decrease rates of absenteeism
• Reduce energy costs

Customize privacy. Let in the light.

With many options in style, opacity and translucency, you can tailor the amount of privacy you want for a space without sacrificing light. Simple application means they are easy to change based on tenant preference.