Why You Should NEVER Tint Your Dual Pane Windows
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2023
- Are you wondering why you should never tint your dual pane windows? In this video, we'll show you the dangers of DIY window tinting and how artificial intelligence (AI) can help protect your windows from damage. Discover why AI is the key to avoiding costly repairs and why it's so important when it comes to window tinting. Don't miss out - watch now!
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Thanks for the heads up. Will remove tint before calling for the warranty.😂
It’s all about absorption rate of the window film. Windows have declined in quality over the last 10 years. The most common cause of seal failure, and or glass breakage is due to poor quality.
Window films can be installed on Double Pane Windows. It all depends on what films are being installed. Darker, non reflective window film absorbs heat instead of reflecting it. This causes expansion. An absorption rate of 50% or under is usually the safest.
A professional window film dealer also provides a warranty against glass breakage or seal failure when the proper film is installed. Knowledge is key.
Less than 1% of windows that were filmed have issues. Considering that 5/10% of in tinted windows will fail by themselves. Like previously mentioned…. Low quality windows.
What if I have double paned glass that isn't energy efficient? I have a French door that has the blinds between the two panes, but it is not energy efficient. It's the opposite of energy efficient. It's allowing a ton of heat to get in from the afternoon sun. I would like to apply a uv film over the glass. What do you think?
I enjoy your videos. Any chance you can do one about the different options as far as glass coatings or gases.
I have one based on that exact topic. I’ll make another one soon though.
For dual pane, can you put a decorative vinyl film on the inside glass? I use it for privacy and to let the light in.
My sliding door is reflecting in a streak onto my deck that moves with the sun. It actually melted part of a chair. Is there something safe to put on there that will not cause issues?
I have Viridian Low e Smart Glass, which I believe is single pane?
In this case, any harm if I put window film on top of it pls? I want to reduce the amount of UV light because the Smart Glass does not appear to be doing a good job and colour of my timber floor fades
The lack of knowledge on window films in this video is mind boggling.
how so
@@Castigar48 I have a window tinting company. There are several films made and approved for dual pane glass. This video is 🧢
@@jonathanpineda7980 im looking for blackout film. What reccomend
Does this concept apply to "non-tint" heat-reduction films as well? For example, frosted films placed on the interior of
dual-paned windows?
(Thank you for your videos, I've learned a ton!)
I have the same question as @stefaniestrickler3538. I live in Spain where the sun is relentless in the summer. The kitchen windows in my apartment (rental) are dual-paned with frosted glass on the interior, which is a great look most of the year as it allows in plenty of aesthetically-pleasing light, yet offers privacy from my next door neighbor. However, it does not offer any heat protection during the middle of the day when outdoor summer temps are extreme! It gets SO HOT!! I certainly do not want to cause harm to my landlord's property by installing heat-reduction film! I've been trying to find a temporary way to mitigate this problem without resorting to curtains or blinds, which are also problematic since I cannot drill into the surrounding floor to ceiling tiles which are installed throughout the kitchen.
I really need this answered! Just left a comment asking too.
@@lblumhagen6659I gavdd ed the same issue. I am in a rental in Paris and the heat from the sun through my double pants kitchen window is horrible. Trying to find some way to mitigate this.
Is there such a thing as windows with built-in tint? IE if you have double pane glass windows, do they make windows that have the tint installed on the inside of the outermost pane?
Not really, there is dyed glass but it’s not as effective as window tint nor is solar ban. If you’re very concerned have it installed on the exterior.
But any company installing tint should know what is safe and what isn’t for your glass. This video is false in that applying tint causes no more seal failure than you’re already at “risk” for.
Could you put the tint on the exterior of a dual pane window to avoid trapping heat?
Yeah, but it'll just peel/bubble _far_ sooner (weather with rain, wind, ice, etc) and it may be very hard to get to to apply the film in the first place.
Most definitely. Get exterior window film, after cleaning the window, spray it with soapy water and squeegee the soapy water out. Apply exterior silicone to the edges to keep the film in place and your set. Most of the time bubbling and film failure comes from poor prep work and poor quality film.
@@RemainingMonk27 I am using decorative vinyl film on the inside glass, with dual pane. Now I'm freaking out because I need it for privacy and to let the light in. So you are saying I can apply a reflective film on the OUTside glass, to prevent a situation with the seals? Does the decorative vinyl film on the INside hurt anything anyway? It's not reflective, just like a sheer curtain.
What about clear, reflective film? It seems tint is the issue - whereas reflective film is usually a characteristic among the tinted film products but also comes in clear.
what if you put the tint on the outside facing of the glass? Same problem?
Good question, the answer is no, but if you put it on the outside, the sun and heat will take its toll quicker that normal. I’d ask a tint person what their thoughts are on that.
They have exterior films. Made to withstand the elements. Of course longevity is less but it does work.
“Tint guy” here lol the exterior products are durable and I’ve seen ours last 20+ years. But interior films are safe on dual pane units. I usually avoid high absorbing films and stay with the reflective or dual-reflective line ups. Sometimes homeowners still choose the high absorbers but even with those the risk is low. Just slightly higher than the reflective and dual reflective films.
Thank you!@@KGjames
So what your saying is, if you have dual pane glass, and your room gets too hot in the summer, tough luck?
No, not tough luck, get dual pane glass units with high performance LowE.
@@americanwindowconcepts5510low-e keep heat from escaping your home. The actual term is low-emissivity. This is just bad advice. Call your local SelectPro Dealer and ask about tints. Most of them are more than safe for dual pane units and cause no more seal failure than the untreated unit.
It’s not tough luck. I replied down below. But call a local SelectPro dealer. I’m in Canada but I would be happy to help from afar. (We deal with dual pane and triple pane far more than you, our friends south of the border)
Films with a Total Solar Energy Absorbed (TSEa) of 54 or less (
It can also cause the glass to shatter, seen this a few times.
Me too!
@@americanwindowconcepts5510super uncommon and usually has to do with installation. Also repeated testing has shown that there is no more seal failure in tinted glass vs. Untreated windows. This isn’t a personal attack on you but you are spreading false information about window tint. The “heat pocket” is a nice new argument I haven’t heard before.
Anyway most tints are safe for dual pane windows just make sure you know where your low-e coating is located and the absorption rates on the film. Voiding of warranty is also a massive cop out for manufacturers however if you have a tint and company worth their salt that supplies it most often they will assume the remainder of your glass warranty. So that’s a non-issue. Do your research but this video is just not true.
Cheers
did this guy really put a bunch of stuff about AI in the description for no reason
"we'll show you the dangers of DIY window tinting and how artificial intelligence (AI) can help protect your windows from damage. Discover why AI is the key to avoiding costly repairs and why it's so important when it comes to window tinting" buzzword bingo I see, trying to manipulate search algorithms without AI having any relevance, surprised "blockchain", "machine learning", "crypto" etc weren't included....
Argon doesn't expand
Exactly.
But the heat between the panes creates pressure on the spacer. Colder air pulls on the spacer. This happens every time hot or cold days occur.
@@americanwindowconcepts5510I’m sorry mate you clearly don’t understand the concept of argon. The gas that’s in between the panes. It doesn’t expand. The glass is the only thing that’ll expand and contract and that occurs already. Also low-e is not just on side 2… the “outside pane” as you call it. Sometimes it’s on side 3. Stupid yes but sometimes. Either way it’s “safer” to tint your glass with the low-e on side 2.
Argon does undergo thermal expansion, just like everything else.