Enjoy a cooler and more comfortable sunroom with 3M™ Window Film, which effectively blocks heat, reduces energy costs, prevents furniture and flooring from fading, significantly diminishes glare, enhances protection, and improves privacy.
The Sunroom Dilemma in Florida Homes
In Florida, where vibrant sunshine remains year-round, many have added a sunroom to their home. These open-space rooms (sometimes a former patio enclosed with solid glass walls or panels) provide an abundance of natural light and a serene outdoor-like space to relax without leaving the comfort of home.
However, Florida sunrooms face challenges when it comes to excessive heat and sunlight. Due to the expansive glass walls, sunrooms often experience the greenhouse effect. Sunlight passes through the glass, heats interior surfaces and becomes trapped, causing indoor temperatures to rise far above the rest of the home. Sunroom temperatures can rise 15–30°F above outdoor levels, often climbing to 90–100°F even when it’s relatively mild outside.
As a result of these temperature fluctuations, home HVAC systems are forced to work harder, which leads to inconsistent climate control and skyrocketing energy costs. Plus, without proper protection from sun exposure, Florida homeowners experience excessive heat, glare, fading furniture and flooring, lack of privacy and overall security and more.
Real-World Results: How the Barclay Family Solved Their Sunroom Struggles.
Documented in a case study published by 3M, the Barclay family, residents of Pymble, faced this sunroom dilemma head-on. Their sunroom was almost unusable during the hotter months due to the harsh glare, extreme heat, and concern over harmful UV rays, which cause premature skin aging and fading furniture.
In an effort to solve the problem, the family invested in double-glazed windows, a common energy efficiency upgrade. However, they found that this solution failed to address the real issues. The temperature fluctuations remained severe, and sun damage to furniture and décor continued. The family’s top concern was reclaiming the comfort of their sunroom without changing its appearance.
Finding a sunroom solution is essential for homeowners like the Barclays who are looking to enjoy their sunroom year-round. Ultimately, Barclays had their problems solved when they turned to 3M™ Sun Control Window Film Prestige Series.
Scientifically Proven to Improve Comfort in Your Sunroom
Your sunroom will be protected against the harsh effects of the sun with 3M window tinting. 3M™ Sun Control Window Film is proven to effectively provide UV protection, energy efficiency, temperature control, security and comfort.
The films are constructed using multilayer nanotechnology, combining more than 200 layers of very thin film. Each film is specifically placed to deflect away the sun’s harmful rays, including UV rays and the heat-causing infrared rays. This results in ultimate protection – even during the hottest part of the day when the sun is at its highest.
Superior Heat Rejection for Your Sunroom
3M™ Sun Control Window Film Prestige Series is proven to reject up to 60% of total solar energy coming through the windows – which can dramatically reduce indoor temperatures within your sunroom. The film also blocks up to 97% of the sun’s infrared light, which is a primary contributor to heat buildup.
This means there are less temperature differences within your sunroom compared to the rest of the house. The heat is blocked from entering the room in the first place.
Exceptional UV Protection for Your Sunroom’s Furniture, Flooring and More
3M™ Prestige Series provides superior UV protection in your sunroom, effectively blocking up to 99.9% of harmful UV radiation.
UV rays are one of the leading causes of fading furniture and flooring – and in Florida sunrooms, this is a significant threat. According to the Florida Solar Energy Center at the University of Central Florida, fading has two main causes – chemical (as in changing color agents in the material) and UV rays. “Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is the single largest contributing factor in fading of fabrics, carpets and other furnishings,” the Florida Solar Energy Center states. “Although visible light, electric lighting, heating, humidity, age of fabrics and fabric dyes all play a part in the process, UV radiation is attributed to 40% of the damage. Protecting against UV is not just important in hot, sunny climates. Even in cold, cloudy climates, UV radiation can damage furnishings.”
UV rays are also one of the leading causes of skin cancer. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends UV-blocking window film as an effective countermeasure to skin cancer, as stated in their comprehensive sun protection strategy.
Adding a layer of 3M Window Film to your sunroom adds a layer of protection to you and your belongings.
Lowering High Energy & Replacement Costs Because of Your Sunroom
Installing 3M window films on the glass of your sunroom translates to significant savings on energy bills, HVAC maintenance costs, and furniture and flooring replacement.
Because 3M Window Film will cut down on the heat inside your sunroom, your home’s HVAC system will not have to work so hard to keep your entire house cool. This results in less maintenance and a longer lifetime of use. This also results in less energy costs associated with keeping your home cool.
3M™ Window Films are proven to pay for themselves in just three years through energy bill savings. According to the Department of Energy, 25–30% of residential cooling energy use comes from heat entering through windows. By rejecting heat from the sun, window films help maintain a more consistent indoor temperature, reducing the burden on your air conditioning system and improving overall energy efficiency.
Because 3M Window Film blocks UV rays, you also will not have to replace your furniture and flooring, which also can be a cost savings.
(A case study on a Cincinnati skyscraper demonstrated that applying 3M™ Sun Control Window Film Neutral 20 led to over $100,000 in energy savings within the first year, with a payback period of less than one year.)
Reduces Glare and Enjoy Natural Light within Your Sunroom
You’ll be able to relax in your sunroom and watch your viewing screens – including television screens, computer monitors or mobile phones. 3M Window Film is designed to decrease eye strain related to glare from the sun.
Glare occurs at its worst when the sun is nearly perpendicular to the horizon. However, just like a pair of sunglasses can cut glare significantly, window tint can also reduce glare.
Not wanting to add a dark tint to your sunroom? 3M™ Prestige Series PR 70 films is a nearly clear option of window film that allows 70% of natural light to and still reduce glare by about 22%.
Added Protection for Your Sunroom’s Glass
Add a layer of security to your Florida sunroom – reducing the risk of unwanted break-ins. The glass walls, windows and doors are vulnerable entry points for burglars, but 3M safety film provides a strong barrier to prevent undesirable entry.
3M’s safety and security films are specially engineered to hold shattered glass in place after impact, reducing the risk of flying shards and helping to prevent forced entry. In fact, the films have proven to hold glass together during repeated impacts by up to two full minutes – adding time for emergency officials to arrive.
Ultra Prestige series films are safety films that can also provide you the same sun control as 3M™ Prestige films.
Non-metalized & Mobile Friendly for Your Sunroom
Unlike traditional window films that rely on metals to reflect heat, 3M™ Sun Control Window Film Prestige Series uses a non-metalized, multilayer optical film that doesn’t corrode or give off a reflective or mirror-like appearance. Additionally, since it is non-materialized, it won’t interfere with electronic signals like Wi-Fi, GPS, or mobile devices.
Film on Your Sunroom will be Backed by a 3M Warranty
When professionally installed by a 3M™ Authorized Dealer like IES Window Films, your 3M window film is backed by an industry-leading warranty. Your residential window films (both the installation and the film itself) are protected under warranty for as long as you own your home, and they are guaranteed not to crack, peel, bubble, discolor or lose their solar performance over time. (Warranty length may change if installed on commercial properties and may depend on the film type used for uses. Reach out to IES Window Films to discuss the details.)
Why Trust the Experts at IES Window Films to Transform Your Sunroom
At IES Window Films, we strive to provide unmatched service so Florida homeowners can make the most of their sunroom. Our knowledgeable in-house team will walk you through your options, helping you select the ideal window film that aligns with your budget, goals and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to reclaim your sunroom, lower energy bills, or enjoy a cooler, more comfortable space year-round, we’ve got the expertise to make it happen.
If your sunroom is suffering from soaring temperatures and UV damage, it’s time for a change. Contact us today to speak to one of our experts at (352) 245-0833 or at info@ieswindowfilms.com.
