3M manufactures a heat reflective film, which can be an alternative to replacing window. Produced by buildaroo.com and can be found on the buildaroo.com website. For more videos about green sustainable companies and products visit www.buildaroo.com. 3M Heat Reflective Window Films are applied over a window, and they block out 99.99% of the sun’s UV rays, and keep out 60% of the heat, thus keeping the house cooler. The payback for using this product in residential properties is around 5 years, and the payback in a commercial property is usually around 2-3 years. In addition, tax rebates are available that significantly reduce the cost of these installations and create a higher ROI in a much shorter time period. For example, 3M did a $650000 film installation on the windows of an office building on Embarcadero in San Francisco, and this building is saving $320000 a year in energy costs. After a $344000 rebate from PG&E, it only took the property around a year to recoup their investment. In addition, since these window films help to save carpet and furniture from fading, you are also saving a great deal in furniture repair and replacement cost. 3M has a new line of film called the NightVision Liner Film. This film is tinted, but since it has a very low interior and exterior reflection, it allows for a clear natural view from the inside of the house, and does not look tinted from the outside. company profile: buildaroo.com
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