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Title: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 24 February 2010, 22:02:30
Just been looking at tints on Ebay, I have the Sun streaming through my Bay Windows/Patio doors from about 1pm on a Sunny day.  I have vertical blinds fitted but they are becoming a PITA.  The blinds stay closed most of the time which doesnt bother me as they are thin enough to let plenty of light through.  But I dont like to leave them open because of the TV/Computer and elctrical stuff etc

Nets are out of the question. Am just trying to stop people being nosy but  dont want to tint the windows in a way that they looked blanked out.  Have seen some one way tint.

All this has got me thinking after I saw the window cleaner having a peep through a gap,

Questions are.

Whats the best shade to go for on a house.

One way tint, good or bad idea.

Are they best fitted by taking the glass panes aout or will that affect the seal on the glass.

If glass does not need removing then how easy a DIY job is it.

TIA.   :y

Title: Re: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: Vamps on 24 February 2010, 22:08:53
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Just been looking at tints on Ebay, I have the Sun streaming through my Bay Windows/Patio doors from about 1pm on a Sunday.  I have vertical blinds fitted but they are becoming a PITA.  The blinds stay closed most of the time which doesnt bother me as they are thin enough to let plenty of light through.  But I dont like to leave them open because of the TV/Computer and elctrical stuff etc

Nets are out of the question. Am just trying to stop people being nosy but  dont want to tint the windows in a way that they looked blanked out.  Have seen some one way tint.

All this has got me thinking after I saw the window cleaner having a peep through a gap,

Questions are.

Whats the best shade to go for on a house.

One way tint, good or bad idea.

Are they best fitted by taking the glass panes aout or will that affect the seal on the glass.

If glass does not need removing then how easy a DIY job is it.

TIA.   :y


Only on a Sunday.... :o You should move up here, we can get the Sun everyday....... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: RobG on 24 February 2010, 23:18:01
Tint colour is personal choice
One-way tint will reduce light emissions a fair degree
Easy enough to fit DIY
Can be done with sealed unit (glass) in situ or if preferred, remove glass (5 min job)
Have a shufty at this site http://www.visionwindowfilms.co.uk/One-Way-Mirror-Window-Film.aspx
Title: Re: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: Bixy1 on 25 February 2010, 12:30:56
Tints ar ok, but where are you going to put the big exhaust.!  :o
Title: Re: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: Bixy1 on 25 February 2010, 12:31:27
?   ::)
Title: Re: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 25 February 2010, 19:53:26
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Tints ar ok, but where are you going to put the big exhaust.!  :o

Had an external extractor fan fitted on my cooker hood if thats any good.  ::)
Title: Re: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: STMO999 on 25 February 2010, 20:58:19
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Tints ar ok, but where are you going to put the big exhaust.!  :o

Had an external extractor fan fitted on my cooker hood if thats any good.  ::)

I think you should fit the tints to save people having to look at you. :P
Title: Re: Window Tint - Bay Windows/Patio Doors
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 25 February 2010, 21:21:35
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Tints ar ok, but where are you going to put the big exhaust.!  :o

Had an external extractor fan fitted on my cooker hood if thats any good.  ::)

I think you should fit the tints to save people having to look at you. :P


Thats the whole idea.  ::)