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3M Window Films vs. solar screens
| Features |
3M Window Films |
Solar Screens |
| Do they block damaging UV rays? |
Yes1 |
No |
| Does it block heat? |
Yes2 |
Yes |
| Do they block light? |
Depends3 |
Yes |
| Do they fade? |
No |
Yes |
| Do they distort or change the view from inside? |
No |
Possibly |
| Do they enhance the view from outside?* |
Yes4 |
No |
| Do they have to be replaced regularly? |
No |
Yes |
| Do they trap dirt and debris? |
No |
Yes |
| Are they easy to clean? |
Yes |
No5 |
1 Offers up to 99.9% UV protection
2 3M window films block considerable heat (up to 79%; exact % varies by film type and glass type); solar screens block a fraction of what 3M window films do
3 Choice of films to block more light (for room darkening or privacy) or let in more natural daylight
4 Choice of film clarity/tint to enhance look of home or business from the outside
5 You must remove the screen to clean not only the screen itself, but your window as well.
* As with all film or solar screen decisions, make sure to abide by regulations for window coverings if you live within an HOA.
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