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June 25, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

Heat? Glare? Fading?

We’ve got you!

3M™ Sun Control Window Films, Night Vision™ Series 15

Let’s just take a moment…

You can LITERALLY see the difference. This is what Window Film does for glare in your home! Can you imagine what it’s doing for heat, fading and energy bills?

Whether it’s Solar Control, Privacy, Decorative, or Safety and Security – we have the expertise, certification and products to best suit your window filming needs!

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Filed Under: Carbon Footprint, Commercial, Energy Efficiency, Fade reduction, Glare reduction, Heat Gain, heat reduction, heat rejection, Lower Energy Bills, reflective film, Residential, Solar Control, Sun Control Window Film, UV Protection, Window Film Tagged With: 3M, 3M Window Film, fading, glare, Glare Reduction, Grand Rapids Window Tinting, heat, Heat Gain, Heat Rejection, residential window film, Solar Control, UV, UV Blockers, UV Protection, UV Rays, Window Coatings, Window Tint, window tint home, Window Tinting, window tinting grand rapids

April 25, 2019 by Sandy Taylor

Residential Heat? Glare? Fading? There’s a Window Film For That!

Energy Savings & Protection from UV Damage YEAR ROUND!

3M Night Vision 25. With a view like this – who wants to put up window shades?

3M Sun Control Window Films are a popular choice for superior UV protection while maintaining a great view and better sight at night! Night Vision comes in 3 tint levels to meet your needs – yet any of the tint levels will still yield you 99% UV rejection.

Here are some of the details of this awesome film:

  • Offers enhanced views with low interior reflectivity, especially at night.
  • Rejects up to 71% of the sun’s heat to help reduce glare and eye discomfort.
  • Significantly blocks the amount of harmful UV rays that cause fading, helping to extend the life of your furnishings.
  • Made with a scratch-resistant coating to ensure clear views.
  • 3M™ nano-technology enhances the film’s color stability.
    Includes a comprehensive warranty from 3M.
Before picture on the left, and after picture on the right. 3M Night Vision 15 Window Film installed in a residence for heat and glare reduction.

Solar Gard TrueVue solar control products are ‘dual reflective’ – reflective on the outside to maximize heat rejection and neutral on the inside to maintain views.

Key Benefits:

  • Reflective exterior maximizes heat rejection resulting in excellent energy savings and payback time
  • Low interior reflectance maintains views to the outside, especially at night
  • Contains our darkest product which can reduce glare by up to 94%
  • UV blockers protect people and property from damaging UV rays
Solar Gard True Vue 15 Installation on this Full Wall of Residential Windows

Nothing is worse than finding out your furniture, carpet or wood flooring has faded when it’s too late to protect it from damaging UV rays. If you don’t have window treatments and are not diligent about pulling window shades or curtains – chances are damage is occurring right now. Be proactive! We have a variety of options for residential and commercial installation and to satisfy whatever your primary concern is.

In addition to UV protection – you will see a vast difference in the amount of heat rejection window film provides. Heat rejection translates to energy savings and lower bills. It’s definitely a win-win all the way around!

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Filed Under: Carbon Footprint, Energy Efficiency, Fade reduction, Glare reduction, Heat Gain, heat reduction, heat rejection, Lower Energy Bills, reflective film, Residential, Solar Control, Sun Control Window Film, UV Protection, Window Film Tagged With: 3M, Carbon Footprint, Energy Bills, energy efficiency, Energy Efficient, Energy Savings, fading, glare, Glare Reduction, heat, Heat Gain, Heat Rejection, Reduce Fading, Reflective Film, Solar Control, Solar Gard, Sun Control, Sun Damage Prevention, UV, UV Blockers, UV Protection, UV Rays

March 20, 2019 by Sandy Taylor

Solar Control Window Film – Happy Spring!

Springtime is a great time to think about controlling heat, glare & UV fading with Window Tint

Whether it is your home or business – comfort and energy costs can be taken care of with the cost effective and valuable addition of Solar Control Window Film. Window tinting is a popular addition to automobiles nationwide because it controls the heat, glare, fading and the comfort level inside your car. The same can be said by installing window film in your home or business – however there is another huge advantage! You save energy and money! Five Star Window Coatings has a variety of window films available for commercial and residential tinting purposes as well as decorative films that can provide solar control, privacy or to simply break up the monotony of stark glass walls or a bank of windows. Check out the commercial we had produced by WZZM 13:

For all of your window filming needs – give us a call for a free home or business assessment! 616-363-0000

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Filed Under: Commercial, Decorative, Decorative Film, Energy Efficiency, Fade reduction, Glare reduction, heat reduction, heat rejection, privacy film, reflective film, Residential, Solar Control, UV Protection, Window Film Tagged With: 3M, Energy Efficient, Energy Savings, fading, glare, Glare Reduction, heat, refacing, Solar Control, SolarGard, Sun Control, UV, UV Protection, Window Coatings, Window film, window tint home, Window Tinting

May 31, 2018 by Sandy Taylor

The Heat is On – Time for Solar Control!

LET’S GET THAT HEAT UNDER CONTROL!

Window films let in the natural light you love while rejecting heat and UV rays

 

Whether you’re concerned about excessive heat and glare, faded furnishings, security or privacy – we have a window to help you enhance the comfort of your home or business. Window films are designed to reduce the effects of the sun. They help lower energy costs, eliminate hot spots, reduce glare and protect furnishings – all without effecting your view. The biggest bonus is enjoying a more comfortable environment. As summer approaches and the temperature rises, now is a great time to invest in window film.  It will pay-off in the end!

 

Learn more about Solar Control Window Film.


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Filed Under: Commercial, Energy Efficiency, Fade reduction, Glare reduction, heat reduction, Residential, Solar Control, UV Protection, Window Film Tagged With: 3M, energy efficiency, Energy Efficient, energysaving, fading, glare, Glare Reduction, heat, Reduce Fading, Solar Control, Solar Gard, Sun Control, Window film, Window Tint

April 5, 2017 by Sandy Taylor

This is why we do what we do!

If you think your windows stop fading…think again!

Above: 3 month old floors with new Low-E windows

Fading caused by UV rays can be devastating to furnishings.  Our Solar Control Window Films can help prevent fading, heat and glare – as well as save money on energy costs.


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Filed Under: Commercial, Energy Efficiency, Fade reduction, Glare reduction, heat reduction, Residential, Solar Control Tagged With: energy efficiency, Energy Efficient, Energy Savings, fading, glare, Glare Reduction, Reduce Fading, Window Coatings, Window film, Window Tint, window tint home, windows

June 23, 2016 by Sandy Taylor

“WE’RE SAVING THE WORLDS ENERGY ONE WINDOW AT A TIME”

WE’RE ON A MISSION!

Fade Reduction

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Protecting Artifacts from solar damage in the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is essential.  We did it with Solar Gard True Vue 15

Heat & Glare Control

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Solar Control is needed on the upper windows at the Reds Thousand Oaks Golf Club banquet room. We used Solar Gard True Vue 30

Energy Savings

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Filming skylights will provide protection from high levels of heat and will reduce the need for air conditioning this summer at Concept Design Group.  Outside, weatherable Solar Gard Sentinel 20 was the perfect choice!
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All over town – people are jumping on the solar control, energy savings bandwagon this summer!  Whether its commercial or residential, we have the right window film to suit  the environment and your needs.

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Filed Under: Commercial, Energy Efficiency, Fade reduction, Glare reduction, heat reduction, Residential, Solar Control Tagged With: energy efficiency, fading, glare, heat, Solar Control, Window film, Window Tint

March 21, 2015 by Sandy Taylor

TrueVue Window Film – superior solar protection and a clear view day or night

Solar Gard TrueVue Window Film provides optimum clarity for stunning exterior views day and night. TrueVue features and benefits offers you:

Low internal and external reflection

  • Provides you with superior external views day or night
  • Helps to increase your interior daytime privacy

Solar heat protection

  • Decreases energy costs by reducing the need for air conditioning
  • Reduces your carbon footprint
  • Rejects up to 82% of the total solar energy to increase your comfort
  • Improves comfort
  • Controls hotspots and uneven temperature zones

Warm rich tone

  • Significantly reduces glare by up to 94%
  • Gives glass a pleasing neutral appearance

Blocks up to 99% of UV

  • Protects expensive artwork, precious antiques, retail merchandise,carpets, flooring and furniture from damaging UV rays
  • Protection from damaging solar fading
  • Protects against premature aging and skin cancer

Limited lifetime residential and 10 year commercial warranty

  • Guarantees you a minimum length of service

 

 

TrueVue

5 Star Window Coatings TrueVue 15 Window Film installation at Riverview Center

 

TrueVue comes in four different shades, 40, 30, 15 and 5

  • Provides you with a choice in visual appearance and solar performance

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Installation of TrueVue 15 in the Payroll Department at Universal Forest Products

 

TrueVue is made by one of the world’s leading window film manufacturers in quality and performance.

 

 


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