3M Prestige Window Film

3M Prestige Window Film Installation in Half Moon Bay, California 

American Window Film installed a 3M Prestige window film to a home in Half Moon Bay, California! This homeowner was experiencing the trifecta of problems that come with a lot of windows and natural light: heat, glare, and sun fading. The home was constantly hot, but the homeowner didn’t want to install blinds or shades because they didn’t want to lose the natural light coming in the house or any views out of the house. With that being said, they had a neighbor who had window film installed for similar reasons and was very pleased with the results. The homeowner decided to research window film companies near them and found American Window Film’s residential solar page where they learned that window film can help reduce heat, reduce glare, and protect against sun fading. The homeowner decided to reach out for a free consultation to see if window film would be a good fit for their home!

American Window Film's Goals

Just like for every installation we do, American Window Film’s goal was to help the homeowner find a solution to their heat, glare, and sun fading problem and to help them find the best window film for their project. Our sales representative for our San Francisco location met with the customer at their home to learn more about what they were looking for specifically and to take a look at the windows in question. During the job visit, our sales representatives take exact measurements of the glass in question to provide an accurate quote. They also talk with the customer on what their different options are and show them different window film samples that meet the requirements for what they are looking for. Our sales representative also can make suggestions on what type of window film they think would work best for the project based on glass type, etc, and that’s exactly what our sales representative did! He met with the customer at the home and talked with them about the specifics of the project and what they were looking for exactly. The homeowner expressed that they didn’t want a dark window film that would change the overall look of the home. They wanted a high-performance window film that would help reduce heat, reduce glare, and protect their floors and furniture from sun fading.

What American Window Film Suggested

After taking a look at the glass and learning about what the customer was looking for, our sales representative made a few suggestions he thought would be a good fit for the home and the customer. One of his suggestions was the 3M Prestige line. He suggested 3M Prestige window film because it is a high-performance window film that isn’t going to drastically change the look of the home and it isn’t going to hinder any views outside.

What the Customer Chose

After talking with our sales representative, learning about the different options they have, and hearing his suggestions, they decided window film was a good solution for their home and wanted to move forward with a 3M Prestige window film! They specifically chose 3M Prestige 60, which provides maximum heat rejection, glare rejection, protects against sun fading, and is even energy saving! It blocks 53% of heat, 32% of glare, and 99.9% of UVA and UVB rays. Blocking 53% of heat and 32% of glare is going to make the home noticeably more comfortable without having to use the air conditioning, which ultimately results in lower energy bills UVA and UVB rays are the number one cause of sun fading, so by blocking 99.9% of them, the homeowner can have peace of mind knowing that the lifespan of their furniture, floors, and belonging are being extended. 3M Prestige window film has low reflectivity and contains no metals, which means it’s going to enhance the overall beauty and views of the home without changing the overall aesthetics. 

Results of the Window Film Installation

The customer thought that 3M Prestige window film was exactly what they were looking for and decided to install it in the living room, front entry, family room, and sunroom area. This installation ended up being 18 windows and 196 square feet of 3M Prestige window film installed. The customer was very happy with the results of the installation because they were able to reduce heat, reduce glare, and protect against sun fading without darkening or changing the look of the home. In addition to 3M Prestige window film and solar film, American Window Film also services decorative window film, custom graphics, anti-graffiti film, window security film, and exterior building wraps. If you are interested in learning more about 3M Prestige window film or think it is a good fit for your home or office, contact American Window Film today for a free consultation!