With 3M™ Safety and Security Window Films your windows can be transformed from your weakest link to a source of strength, helping to protect your home and your family from threats such as break-ins and severe weather events like hurricanes. 3M™ Safety and Security Window Films are designed to help hold the glass fragments together, reducing potential injury from flying glass during severe weather. Because these films help hold the glass together, a stronger barrier is created, slowing down criminals to the point where they may choose to flee for an easier target. 3M Safety and Security Window Films are available in clear, safety-only versions, or as a combination film with both sun control & safety features.

For security, the film works great in conjunction with a glass breakage sensors tied in to your alarm system. When a “would be” intruder breaks the glass to gain entry, you alarm’s glass breakage sensor picks up the concussion and frequency of the breaking glass which in turn activates and sounds your security alarm. Now the alarm is sounding, your security provider has been notified, and the intruder is still outside unlike a motion detector which sounds once the intruder is already in your home.

Safety and Security Window Film for hurricane protection will help hold glass in place after a projectile hits and breaks the glass. This could save time and money in your cleanup efforts by reducing the chance of flying glass shards and water being blown in to your home or building. Texas Department of Insurance recommends that you protect large windows with storm shutters or plywood panels and to use tape on small windows. Safety and Security Window Film is not as secure as boarding up, but is much more effective than tape. Once the film is installed, it is in place and ready 365 days a year.  It does not need to be cut, stored, or installed every time there is a threat of a storm. The Safety and Security Window Film is also backed by a 3 M ™ Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Every parent’s heart skips a beat when you hear the sound of broken glass. There are hundreds of children and elderly seriously injured every year from falling through a shattered window or door glass. Imagine the horror if your child was scared or seriously hurt because you delayed this purchase. Safety and Security Window Film is priceless when it can help save someone from pain and suffering.

Hopefully we are through with 100 degree days. As the season changes, so does the position of the sun throughout the day. We are going to see more Southern sunshine than the usual East and West. Now is the time to have 3M Window Film put on those South facing windows to help reduce heat and unwanted fading. Even though temperatures are getting a little cooler, the sun will still heat up your room and can potentially damage floors, furniture, and artwork with its harmful UV rays. 3M Window Films block 99.9% of UV rays and can help lower your cooling costs by up to 30%.

Houstonians, on average, run their air conditioner for 10 months and their heater for only 2 months throughout the year. There isn’t much of a need to have your windows work as an insulator to help keep the heat in since we run our heater for such a short period of time. We should be more concerned on keeping the heat out! Everyone is trying to find a way to save money and 3M Window Film can help you save money on your utilities without having to compromise your comfort. Stay cool, protect your furniture, and save money by having Solar X install 3M Window Film on the windows of your home.

The recent tragic weather events in Alabama and her neighboring states this past April was the worst tornado outbreak since 1974. With tornadoes there are only moments to take cover and protect your family from the devastation. The Texas Gulf Coast faces potential furry of Mother Nature every year. Thanks to the National Hurricane Center we are warned days in advance of the potential pending destruction.

The National Weather Service counts 14 major storms with winds over 111mph have hit the Texas coast beginning with the 1900 Galveston Hurricane . The question is not if we will face another Hurricane but when will it arrive. The Houston/Galveston National Weather Service has been offering a free Hurricane Preparedness Workshop since 1990 the event has grown and has garnered national attention and recognition for its effort to prepare residents before hurricane season through presentations, interactive exhibits, hurricane season forecasting and more. This year’s Hurricane Workshop will be at the George R Brown Convention Center Saturday June 4, 10 a.m. at 3 P.m. Solar X has participated in the event for years and we will be exhibiting window film products again this year.

Our prayers go out to our fellow Americans for their heartbreaking loss in the South. We have the responsibility and advantage to take precautions from the wraith and destructive of impending hurricane activity. Mark your calendar, we will see you there.

Like with car insurance, when you purchase 3M Safety and Security Film you hope not to have to use it. But when you do have to use it, you are glad you purchased it. This is the story of Register Real Estate Advisors (RREA), a Solar X customer that purchased 3M Safety and Security Film for its new building in Spring, Texas.

In an interview with Price of Business on CBS radio, Shannon Register of Register Real Estate Advisors said “Solar X saved us thousands of dollars” by deterring a criminal from breaking and entering her building. She said the criminal threw a rock at the glass front door of their building and kicked it 16 times. The glass shattered upon the impact of the rock, but the window film held the glass in place, preventing the intruder from entering the premises. On the program, the Houston area real estate expert recommended 3M Safety and Security Film to owners of businesses and homes alike.

Shannon Register talks about her experience below with Solar X’s Abid Quraishi.

Below is the actual footage of the break-in attempt. Skip to 2:15 to see when the perpetrator shatters the glass.

For more information about 3M Safety and Security Film for Windows, contact Solar X at 713.932.8832.

As a Houston-based window tinting company, we have customers all over the Texas Gulf coast that want to get away from the sun and the tough Texas heat. Window tinting has always been a great way to reduce your exposure to the sun. Window tint blocks the sun and reduce the amount of solar heat that comes into your home. Less sunlight means less fading to furnishings and less glare on TV screens and computer monitors. Since window tint decreases heat let into your home, it can actually reduce your A/C bill as well.

One of the drawbacks for some people, is the color of window tint. When people think of window tint, they often think of a dark purple film. While its true that some window tint comes in darker shade, its possible to receive all of the benefits of window tint without having to change the appearance of your window! The 3M Prestige Series Window Film acts like a window tint, but goes on virtually clear. No one will ever know the difference (except for the person paying you A/C bill!)

The 3M Prestige Series Window Film blocks 60% of solar heat, 99% of UV rays and let’s in up to 70% of sunlight. In other words, it functions like a top of the line window tint while giving you the same great views you’ve always had.

Sun Control Window Film has many benefits, especially living on the Texas Gulf Coast. Below are what we think are the top five most important benefits of using Sun Control Window Film.

1. Heat Rejection – Blocking solar heat decreases the temperature of your home.

2. Energy Savings – Rejecting heat not only keeps you cool, but it lowers your energy bill.

3. Decrease Fading of Home Furnishings – Block up to 99% of the harmful UV rays responsible for fading damage.

4. Reduce Glare – Window film can significantly reduce annoying glare and eye strain

5. Decrease Hotspots – Keep consistent temperatures from room to room by reducing hot spots.

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We all love our windows. They let natural light in. They provide us with great views. They are our connection to the outdoors. This is all great, but sometimes our windows can make us feel a bit exposed to our neighbors and general public.

Often times, to create privacy home owners will have decorative glass installed in their windows. Etched glass or frosted glass can add a designer quality to the house, while increasing your privacy. It also doesn’t sacrifice your natural light.

The one downside of decorative glass is cost. It’s expensive. We’ve found a cost-effective solution. Instead of buying fancy glass that will burn a hole in your pocket, you can just add a thin layer of decorative window film. It’s cheaper than buying new windows and there are an array of styles to choose from: etched glass, frosted, etc. Better yet, if you decide you want to change looks, adding new styles is simple and affordable.

So next time you feel the need for privacy, consider adding a designer touch with decorative window film.

One of the most common questions we get from customers wanting to buy sun control window film from us is “do I need security film, too?” Like the most answers, we say “it depends”. Here are the three most important questions that you should ask yourself when considering safety and security window film?

Are my windows exposed in the event of violent storms or hurricanes?

Are my windows vulnerable to smash and grab thieves?

Do I have kids or run the risk of household accidents?

If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes”, then you should at least consider your options for safety and security film. In the event of an impact, safety and security film hold glass together, keeps the elements out of your house and reduces the risk of injury from broken glass.

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We are so happy to have been featured on Houston’s local Fox news affiliate. In the video below we show the strength of 3M safety and security film. Check out what happens when the anchor tries to break it with a bat.

Safety Window Film to Protect Home from Storms: MyFoxHOUSTON.com