Tinting Double Pane Windows

[SHEP]

Is that going to be an issue? Our living room windows get hit pretty hard in the late afternoon sun and I want to throw some tint on them. I've heard mixed stories of there being no issues to the tint will cause the windows to crack.

Thanks,

SHEP

 

[PVHCA]

Is that going to be an issue? Our living room windows get hit pretty hard in the late afternoon sun and I want to throw some tint on them. I've heard mixed stories of there being no issues to the tint will cause the windows to crack.

Thanks,

SHEP

We had ours done 3 years ago and so far no issues. Helped a lot but still SUX, I'd love shutters but was quoted stupid money because the window is some specialty BS, plus it's up high so opening them would be a task.

 

[SHEP]

We had ours done 3 years ago and so far no issues. Helped a lot but still SUX, I'd love shutters but was quoted stupid money because the window is some specialty BS, plus it's up high so opening them would be a task.

Who did you use? Looking to get them done and I live in Costa Mesa.

Thanks,

SHEP

 

[TCHB]

If you have double pane windows (also called dual pane windows, insulated windows) you have to be careful which films you use. This article will explain why you must be concerned and which films you can use. Always be careful with double pane windows! They are one of most common forms of glass breakage.

If you?re looking to get started right away, these films are safe when tinting double pane windows. Also, all the products on the right are safe on double pane windows!

Caution With Double Pane Windows

Double pane windows are just that: two panes of glass that are sealed with a space in between, usually filled with a gas. These windows are beneficial for heat insulation, but adding window film to them can alter the solar properties and potentially damage the glass.

All films absorb a certain percentage of heat. If this added heat absorption gets trapped in between the two panes of glass, it can cause the seal to break, or even worse, the glass to shatter.

Choosing Film for Double Pane Windows

The biggest factor here is heat absorption. As a general rule, any film that has a Solar Heat Absorption rating of 50% or greater is NOT safe on dual pane glass. Be sure to double check this rating on any film you use if you are tinting insulated glass.

Most Common Film Types for Double Pane Windows

Realistically, most common films are tested safe for double windows. These films are the most common ones you will find that are NOT safe:
◾Natural 20% VLT
◾Bronze 20% VLT
◾Blackout Film

In addition, it is never recommended that you use any automotive film on dual-pane windows, even if the heat absorption is less than 50%.

Generally, any other film type will be safe, including all Dual-Reflective films, Silver films, and Frost films. Any retailer or installer will have films that are not safe clearly labeled, so just be sure and ask if you are not sure.



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[PVHCA]

Who did you use? Looking to get them done and I live in Costa Mesa.

Thanks,

SHEP

I used a tint shop here in Upland, he's very reputable and used the right tint. I'd suggest stopping at a local tint shop in your neighborhood and asking but use a reputable shop.

 

[CoolCruzin]

Did some sliders 15 years ago . zero problems

 

[AzGeo]

They are dark and really keep the heat out . You can see out during the day, but people can't see in . They are UV protection for the inside, sofas, carpets, and window treatments .

They 'roll up and down', so you can keep everything clean, dark, and cool, or open them up to just the window glass .

Let me take a photo and post it here .........

 

[AzGeo]

These are dark and as you can see the center one is 1/2 way up, to show the difference . So much better than installing tint on the glass . Easy to clean the windows too . Open them up if you have a breeze .

 

[RVRKID]

These are dark and as you can see the center one is 1/2 way up, to show the difference . So much better than installing tint on the glass . Easy to clean the windows too . Open them up if you have a breeze .

Would those work in a motorhome is there a way to lock them down?

 

[RVRKID]

We had ours done 3 years ago and so far no issues. Helped a lot but still SUX, I'd love shutters but was quoted stupid money because the window is some specialty BS, plus it's up high so opening them would be a task.

Dylan didn't give you the buddy price?

 

[ChevelleSB406]

So I am west end unit on a row of condos, and take the full hit of the sun in the afternoon for the whole building, I act as the insulation I am sure :grumble: Anyway, I have added those black out insulated curtains on all the windows to try and combat as much as I can, would tint like this only be beneficial if I wished to have the curtains open, ie, with the curtains shut they wouldn't really help any more right? Looking for any cost effective way to keep some of the heat out.

 

[Deja_Vu]

Mr. Tint tinted my 23 dual pane windows 18 yrs ago with Vista film back then.
Two upper windows that are hemisphere shaped have seals that have leaked but none have cracked.

Definately reduces greenhouse effect inside :thumbup: