Window Film FAQ

3M™ Window Film takes up to thirty days to dry and bond to the glass. During the drying process, you may notice some haziness or the appearance of small water bubbles. This is called water distortion. The presence of these features is entirely normal and to be expected during the curing process. Some people in certain climates can find that drying takes up to 45 days.

3M™ Window Film is designed to last for many years. The actual length of time that yours lasts depend on the circumstances of the window and how you care for window film after it has been installed. The local climate, the type of glass to which it’s applied, and whether the window faces the sun, or not can all make a difference. 3M™ Window Film typically lasts much longer than the warranty period.

No UV protection is perfect, but 3M™ Window Film is just about as good as it gets. Tests indicate that total UV penetration is less than 1 percent on ten-year-old installations, making it one of the most potent ways to protect you, your family, your customers, and your property from harmful UV rays.

3M™ Window Film offers businesses a host of benefits. These include, but are not limited to:

• Lower A/C costs in the long-run
• Longer life of existing A/C equipment
• Lower utility costs
• Lower heating and cooling expenses
• Better comfort for customers and colleagues
• Reduced glare
• Improved skin protection
• Less degradation / fading of furnishings / flooring from UV damage

The amount of energy payback that you get on 3M™ Window Film depends on a range of factors. These include things like the orientation of your windows, the type of energy costs you face, the number of windows in your environment, the size of those windows, the kind of film that you use, and the glass in your windows.

Practically every business or home that installs 3M™ Sun Control Window Films, however, experiences payback over an acceptable time horizon. The majority of clients can expect full payback and profit between two and five years following installation. In the best cases, firms can see a return on their investment in as few as six months.