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| Now even the light that fills your home can be just the
way you want it. Clear, neutral colored, protective - 3M Scotchtint
and Scotchshield window films make light a welcome addition to your
home by: |
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- Eliminating harmful UV Rays by almost 100%, reducing fading
of carpets, furniture, fabric and wood products
- Reducing heat gain by as much as 78%
- Increasing comfort
- Reducing utility bills
- Cutting harsh glare without darkening your home
- Increasing privacy
- Reducing exposure to UV radiation, which has been linked to
certain cancers
- Scotchshield provides increased protection against hurricanes,
burglary and even bomb blasts
- Providing a 3M backed lifetime warranty
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| This new line of 3M film incorporates new technology that offers
protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, controls heat & glare,
while inviting warm natural light into the room & increasing comfort.
Unlike other high performance sun control films, Night Vision has
a low interior reflectivity that leaves your view out clearer than
ever, especially at night! |
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3M™ Night Vision™
Window Film
Means Clear Views Day and Night
in Sedona
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O L U T I O N
The Sedona homeowner had encountered a similar issue at his
manufacturing plant a year earlier. Working with local 3M Scotchtint
window film dealer Ross Kehl, owner of Synchronicity, Inc.,
he had 3M window film applied to the building's windows. "The
3M window film solved our heat and glare issues at the plant,
so when we ordered windows for the house and couldn't get them
tinted before they were installed, I called Kehl in again,"
the homeowner says. "He recommended the new 3M Night Vision
window film." According to Kehl, Night Vision window film made
sense for several reasons. |
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R O B L E M
When the owner of a 14,000-square-foot dream home in Sedona,
Arizona, designed his residence, he included numerous towering
windows that invited splendid red rock mountain views on every
side of his property. But along with those views, he knew he
would have to contend with one problem- the sun. While he wanted
to control the sun's negative effects, such as damaging UV rays,
glare, and heat, he didn't want to compromise the views with
heavy draperies or blinds. |
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| This Sedona,
Arizona, home was designed with numerous windows to invite the
splendid red rock mountain views on every side. When you're
on the inside looking out, the 3M Night Vision window film's
low reflectivity allows ultra-clear views-even at night. |
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"The
Night Vision film has given our home a nice shaded look-it's
just pleasing to the eye. And, when I'm inside at night looking
out into the lighted courtyards, the view is clear as day.
Without the film, the glare from the lights would have prevented
that."
-Sedona Homeowner |
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wanted a film that would control the effects of the sun while
saving his unbelievable views," says Kehl. "Night Vision film's
superior technology blocks UV rays almost completely, reduces
solar heat by up to 59 percent, and decreases glare by 72 percent.
But, best of all, when you're on the inside looking out, the
film's low reflectivity gives you clear views-both day and night."
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| The windows
on the left show the rather harsh views the homeowner experienced
without window film. The windows on the right show the warmer
and clearer views with Night Vision window film. |
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Based on the location
of the windows, Kehl used three out of the four shades in the
Night Vision line. Windows facing north were covered with NV
35, the film with the lightest tint. For windows facing east,
west, and south, he applied 3M Night Vision 25. Finally, the
windows on the home's elevator shaft were covered with NV 15,
for maximum privacy.
R E S U L T S
Preliminary results indicate that Night Vision window film will
save the homeowners 10 to 15 percent in energy costs per year.
Even so, the homeowner is more pleased with the film's other
benefits.
"The Night Vision film has given our home a nice shaded look-it's
just pleasing to the eye," he says. "And, when I'm inside at
night looking out into the lighted courtyards, the view is clear
as day. Without the film, the glare from the lights would have
prevented that." |
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R O J E C T S U M M A R Y
3M Dealer:
Ross Kehl, Synchronicity, Inc.,
Sedona, Arizona
Installation Date: November 2002
Area Covered: 3,500 square feet of glass
Installation Time: Project spanned several months. As various
sections of the house were constructed, window film was applied.
Type of Film: Night Vision 35, Night Vision 25, and Night Vision
15
Remedies Considered Prior to Window Film: The windows are already
constructed with low-E glass. Window film was the only option
considered for further protection. Project Notes: Applying window
film up the home's elevator shaft presented a challenge because
of the tight quarters and the awkward positions required to
reach windows. In addition, since the home was still being constructed
during much of the installation, special care had to be taken
to eliminate dust particles from "floating" under the film as
it was being applied.
Consumer
Safety and Light Management 3M Center, Bldg. 223-2S-24
St. Paul, MN 55144
Ph. 800-480-1704
Fx. 651-736-0611 www.3M.com/windowfilm |
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| Based
on the location of the windows, installers used three of the
four shades of film offered in the Night Vision line. Windows
facing north have NV 35, the film with the lightest tint.
Windows facing east, west, and south, have 3M Night Vision
25. Finally, windows on the home's elevator shaft have NV
15, for maximum privacy. |
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H E 3 M D I F F E R E N C E
"3M is a quality
product," says the homeowner. "We've used other tinting companies
in the past for our cars, but 3M offers the only film that
does what it says it will do." |
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| Another feature of this film is its natural color. Unlike some window
films that cast bluish-gray tones into the room, the Night Vision
line allows the natural light into a room, enhancing its ambiance.
Night Vision uses a proprietary technology that also makes the film
color stable, significantly reducing the fading that often affects
other manufacturers products. |
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Developed for security purposes, 3M Scotchshield was
invented to protect American personnel & facilities from terrorist
attacks and bomb explosions in Iran & Belfast. It has most recently
been installed on the Ronald Reagan airport, Chicago's O'Hare airport,
Miami's Metro Dade Courthouse, the Federal Reserve and the F.B.I.
Headquarters in Washington D.C. Because of the tough performance &
success of this product, it was further developed for residential
& commercial markets that were concerned with hurricane &
vandalism protection. |
| This unique 3M-patented product represents a breakthrough in technology.
3M, through its impressive Research & Development Department produced
a bilateral weave, which runs throughout the polyester, making it
puncture & tear resistant. |
| Protecting your windows is perhaps one of the most
important factors in securing your home or office in a hurricane.
Since Hurricane Andrew, many of South Florida's building codes have
been changed to emphasize stronger structures and impact resistant
windows. The glass in any building is the weakest point of the structure.
It is of the utmost importance to secure these areas effectively.
During Hurricane Andrew, many homes sustained severe roof damage primarily
because the windows did not stay intact. 3M Scotchshield helps maintain
the integrity of the buildings outer shell to help keep wind, rain,
and flying glass shards from wreaking havoc inside the building. |
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| Protecting your windows is perhaps one of the most important factors
in securing your home or office in a hurricane. Since Hurricane Andrew,
many of South Florida's building codes have been changed to emphasize
stronger structures and impact resistant windows. The glass in any
building is the weakest point of the structure. It is of the utmost
importance to secure these areas effectively. During Hurricane Andrew,
many homes sustained severe roof damage primarily because the windows
did not stay intact. 3M Scotchshield helps maintain the integrity
of the buildings outer shell to help keep wind, rain, and flying glass
shards from wreaking havoc inside the building. |
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3M Scotchshield
Ultraflex Window Systems:
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- Provides 24 hour invisible shutterless protection
- has a unique bilateral weave gives strongest protection, tear
& puncture resistant
- no need for storage
- no heavy installation when a hurricane is on its way
- passes or exceeds many impact tests, ANSIZ-97, CSPCATII, GSA
Security Criteria, Dade County Small Missile Impact Protocol,
Factory Mutual Test
- has a unique bilateral weave gives strongest protection, tear
& puncture resistant
- passes or exceeds many impact tests, ANSIZ-97, CSPCATII, GSA
Security Criteria, Dade County Small Missile Impact Protocol,
Factory Mutual Test
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- Exceeds 130 mph windspeed requirements
- Does not require any additional installation or maintenance
once it is on
- Will not obstruct your view or detract from the appearance of
your home
- 3M backed lifetime warranty
- no need for storage
- no heavy installation when a hurricane is on its way
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