Think solar control is just for the summer months? Think again!

Living and working in the Midwest means we get to experience the beauty of the changing seasons. It also means that we have a wider range of climates to deal with, from sweltering summers to snowy winters. For homes and businesses alike, year-round temperature control can be a problem. Many believe it’s only the summer that your building needs protection from the sun so put off installing window films until spring appears, but winter sun damage is prevalent even in the coldest of winter days.

Winter Sun Dangers

The sun’s harmful rays are just as strong and damaging in winter despite what your thermometer says ― particularly the UVA rays which are responsible for a multitude of sins including fading, discoloration, and damage of floors and furnishings. More worrying dangers include skin cancer, aging and eye damage, and can also lower your body’s ability to fight off illness.

Poorly insulated windows can make it hard to keep interiors comfortable during the hot summer and colder winter months, too. The changing seasons can cause A/C and heat bills to go through the roof; In fact, about 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows.

Benefits of Solar Control Widow Film

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the beauty of the seasons while protecting your home or business from changing temperatures, solar control window film might be the answer. How? Solar heat has two primary sources: the visible light you can see and the infrared light you can feel on your skin. Window film like 3M Prestige Series uses non-metalized, multilayer optical film to reduce glare, increase temperature control, and provide UV protection.

Choose Midwest Solar Control

Midwest Solar Control is helping you create a better building this winter: inside and out. 3M Sun Control Window Films help keep out up to 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays, so start protecting your home and business today from the cold and unexpected unexpected with the Prestige Series from 3M.

Not only useful in the colder months, 3M Prestige Sun Control Window Film benefits include:

  • Provides high visible light transmission with excellent aesthetics
  • Up to 99% infrared rejection providing energy savings and enhanced comfort
  • Non-metalized film has no signal interference and no chance for corrosion
  • Extends the life of interiors and furnishings by significantly reducing harmful UV rays, the largest cause of fading
  • Helps conserve energy and reduces reliance on A/C

So if you are sweltering inside during the summer and freezing in your property as the seasons change, installing window film can help you see your windows in a new light. Our team of experts are ready to assist you, so contact us here today to request a quote or answer any window film questions you may have.

We look forward to hearing from you!