If you are a Napa, CA homeowner looking for better sun control, this post is for you. West-facing windows bring natural light, but they also bring a lot of afternoon heat. You’ll want to reduce heat and glare while keeping the home bright and open. That’s what the homeowner of this lovely Napa, CA home wanted. Our team recently added 3M Prestige Exterior Window Film to this lovely Napa, CA home.
ClimatePro installed 3M Prestige 70 Exterior Window Film on all nine panes. The project focused on the glass receiving the most afternoon sun, giving the homeowner better solar control without replacing the existing windows.
How Does 3M Prestige 70 Help With Heat and Glare?
3M Prestige 70 helps reduce solar heat entering through your windows while maintaining natural light and clear views. It also reduces harsh glare, which can make rooms less comfortable during the brightest part of the day. For a Napa home with strong afternoon exposure, that combination can noticeably improve how the space feels.
The film has a subtle appearance, so you can improve solar control without making your windows look heavily tinted. You still get the daylight and outdoor views you enjoy, with less heat and glare from direct sun.
Why Choose Exterior Window Film for Your Home?
3M Exterior Window Film installation offers an important advantage that is easy to overlook: the work can happen from outside your home with minimal disruption to your daily routine. You don’t need installers working throughout your living spaces, and you’ll need less furniture moved or rooms prepped before the crew arrives.
That makes exterior film particularly useful for large windows and sliding glass doors. ClimatePro can treat the glass from outside while you continue using the rooms inside your home.
What Did ClimatePro Install at This Napa Home?
ClimatePro installed 3M Prestige 70 Exterior Window Film on nine panes covering the patio, kitchen, and living room. The installation targeted the home’s west-facing glass, where afternoon sun created the most heat and glare. This focused approach provided solar control where the homeowner needed it most without changing the rest of the home’s windows.
The finished installation keeps the glass bright and clear while adding another layer of sun protection. For this Napa home, the result is a more comfortable interior without sacrificing the natural light, views, or appearance of the existing windows.
Project Details
- Location: Napa, California
- Film: 3M Prestige 70 Exterior Window Film
- Scope: 9 panes
- Areas: Patio, kitchen, and living room
- Primary goals: Reduce solar heat and glare while maintaining natural light and clear views
What Did The Customer Say?
Here’s what the customer, Nicholas R., had to say about the installation:
I hired ClimatePro to tint the west-facing windows and huge glass panel sliding doors for my house in Napa. All that glass and natural light means the house gets warm in the late afternoon, especially during summer months. I wanted a solution to cut down on some of that heat, and ClimatePro definitely delivered.
Reece from ClimatePro showed up on time for an initial consultation, took pictures and thorough measurements, and talked through solutions with me. He suggested 3M Prestige 70 window film and explained why it was the best kind of tint for my needs. He emailed over a proposal with quote later that day, which was very reasonable.
On the day of the install, two guys from ClimatePro showed up right on time. I appreciated how they talked through the project with me before getting to work. They were incredibly efficient, finishing the job in a little over an hour. I appreciated how meticulous ClimatePro was with the install— they even carefully removed and reinstalled the handles on my sliding doors to ensure the tint film covered the entire glass panel. The installers also took special care to avoid stepping on the plants/shrubs located right underneath a couple of my windows.
My wife and I love all the natural night we still get, and you can’t even tell anything was tinted— the view looking outside is still nice, bright, and clear. I attached “after” pictures and am amazed at how the 3M tint/film is practically invisible. The harsh afternoon sun glare is reduced considerably, and the house is more comfortable during the sunny, late afternoon hours.
Even though this was a small job, ClimatePro never made me feel like it wasn’t valuable to them. They were happy to talk through my options and spent a good amount of time making sure the project was to my liking. Although ClimatePro is based out of Cotati, they were still willing to come to Napa for this job. I value companies that still go the extra mile (in this case, several miles) for smaller projects, and I won’t hesitate to recommend them to friends and neighbors.
We appreciate the hundreds of customers who’ve left us reviews. We’re not perfect, but our team takes offering the best window film installation and customer support seriously. ClimatePro installs 3M Prestige Exterior Window Film for homes throughout Napa and the North Bay. If afternoon sun is making your home too warm or creating uncomfortable glare, we can evaluate your windows and recommend a solution based on your home’s glass and sun exposure.
