The Prestige Series of high light transmission and high heat rejection window films are the latest innovation from 3M and offer the following benefits:

Superb Optical Clarity - These films use a brand new, 3M patented, multi-layer optical film technology to spectrally select out infrared heat and damaging UV rays but let visible light flood through. When installed on your glazing system this will work to reduce solar heat gain and let in daylight, both contributing to lower levels of energy consumption.

No Old-fashioned Metal - Inspired by nature, this new technology uses hundreds of very precise layers of polymer material to achieve its remarkable performance. Unlike old fashioned, metallic films, this means there is no chance for corrosion or interference with your cell phone signal. These 21st century films are available for solar control and now combine Ultra Series blast protection film technology in the Ultra Prestige version.

Solar Control - 3M Window Films are also designed to reduce the effects of solar heat and visible light on your furnishings and will block up to 99.9% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which are the single largest cause of fading. Backed by a 15 year installed warranty Prestige Films offer you peace of mind.

Case Study

3M Dealer: Lindian Enterprises Ltd. Convenience Group, Inc.
Installation Date: 2000
Area Covered: 125,000 square feet
Installation Time: 7 months
Type of Film: 3MTM ScotchshieldTM Safety and Security Window Film
SCLARL400 with Ultraflex

The National Gallery is a visual arts museum of international stature. It houses Canada’s collection of historic and contemporary art within a creative building consisting of many windows and skylights to cast natural daylight upon the nation’s treasures. With the United States Embassy less than 300 meters away, the Gallery is placed in a high security risk area.

Propelled by the forces of a terrorist bomb, flying glass fragments were just one of the wicked elements that attributed to 220 deaths and approximately 4,000 injuries when terrorist bombs exploded at U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania two years ago. Both RCMP and Ottawa-Carleton Regional Police recommended the implementation of a “comprehensive window protection system” for exposed areas of glass. In addition to the technical security demands, there were also concerns about maintaining the aesthetic impact of the Gallery. The architect, Moshe Safdie, was concerned about the visual effects film may have on the transmission of visible light into the Gallery.

Solution
Seven major North American companies were invited to bid on the project. All companies bidding were required to install a sample of their film on a designated surface to allow the architect to judge the merits of the film on the glazed surface.  The contract award was determined by using international technical standards developed with the assistance of Barry Weaymouth, an international security and safety consultant who provides security and safety consulting services for the parliamentary precinct and building projects in Canada. After rigorous testing and application of film samples, authorized 3M distributor Convenience Group, along with Ottawa-based Lindian Enterprises Ltd, were awarded the contract to install clear 3M Scotchshield Ultra High Performance Safety and Security Window film.

Results
By strengthening the window surfaces, the film (with Ultraflex anchoring) will substantially reduce the effects of flying shards of glass in the event of a terrorist bomb attack on the embassy.

The 3M Difference
“A building’s weak link during an explosive event or attempted vandalism is typically the glazed surfaces or windows,” says Ron Phelps, Project Supervisor, 3M Window Film Solutions, Specified Construction Markets. “The unique, tear resistant micro-layered structure of 3M Scotchshield™ greatly reduces the threat of serious injury by holding the broken pieces of glass together.” 3M invented window film in 1966 and continues to be an industry leader in the development of products and solutions for safety and security needs around the globe.

Daylighting is a Bright Idea

By letting natural light complement or replace artificial light in your building you can enjoy:

- Lower energy costs for lighting plus lower cooling costs thanks to our superior heat rejection.
- Higher lease prices and fewer turnovers from occupants that are more productive and satisfied with their work in daylighted spaces.

Superior Heat Rejection throughout the Day

Our spectrally-selective films reject up to 97% of the sun's infrared light to keep your home cool and lower your energy bills.

3M™ Window Films will also block up to 99.9% of the sun's harmful UV rays, which are the single largest cause of fading.

Reflectivity that's actually lower than Glass

3M's premium line offers two styles of window films that actually have less interior reflectivity than the glass they cover. The other styles have interior reflectivity that is just 1% greater than glass. Reduced reflectivity enables potential customers to clearly see merchandise inside retail locations, while businesses protect their products from the sun and heat.

If you want to contact 3M about any of the products featured here you can reach them at: 3M Ireland, 3M House,
Adelphi Centre ,Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland
Tel: 0035312803555 Fax: 01 2803509

Web: http://www.3m.com/uk