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Window-Coverage To Effectively Reduce Hot Summer Sun Warming South-Facing Room
I am having new windows with better insulation installed. They will be higher than the current ones, as whey will replace the draughty box containing the external roller-blinds.
Is there somebody who can recommend some sort of internal window-covering that can effectively/efficiently prevent undue warming of the south-facing living-room? Something that will let the light, but reflect warmth.
---> the two windows are about 1.5 metres wide and 2.3 metres high; the room having a ceiling over 3.10 metres in height.
Thank you.
Is there somebody who can recommend some sort of internal window-covering that can effectively/efficiently prevent undue warming of the south-facing living-room? Something that will let the light, but reflect warmth.
---> the two windows are about 1.5 metres wide and 2.3 metres high; the room having a ceiling over 3.10 metres in height.
Thank you.
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Here you are GL. I was wrong about the mirror effect, but the Pilkington Glass link does explain it. Talk to your supplier about the costs involved in fitting these units in the South facing frames. If I remember correctly, again, they used to be pretty expensive. I never had much faith in the stick on solutions except for emergency safety reasons.
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Solar control glass is not necessarily coloured or mirrored glass, although such finishes can be applied for aesthetic purposes if desired. It incorporates invisible layers of special materials on the glass which have the dual effect of allowing sunlight in, while repelling solar heat. Solar control glass units are typically doubleglazed, which means they also insulate well. //
Here you are GL. I was wrong about the mirror effect, but the Pilkington Glass link does explain it. Talk to your supplier about the costs involved in fitting these units in the South facing frames. If I remember correctly, again, they used to be pretty expensive. I never had much faith in the stick on solutions except for emergency safety reasons.
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Here is some info on the solar reflective film that you originally asked for. This site is for a supplier but gives some useful tips. I will say again GL that I was never a fan of the film solutions.
P.S I worked for Solaglas for a while many years ago. There is more to glass than meets the eye. :))
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P.S I worked for Solaglas for a while many years ago. There is more to glass than meets the eye. :))
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T x3: Many thanks for your trouble and links.
I agree about film solutions.
Pilkington's energiKare is going in the right direction. Much as "induction", or any new product, it is expensive for a while. Then, after the rich have dished out on these novelties, with inherent teething problems, the improved version becomes cheaper over time - when we can grab them. C'est la vie.
Unfortunately, the windows have already been ordered. So, a solution would be something -- more modern than curtains? -- hanging inside them.
I agree about film solutions.
Pilkington's energiKare is going in the right direction. Much as "induction", or any new product, it is expensive for a while. Then, after the rich have dished out on these novelties, with inherent teething problems, the improved version becomes cheaper over time - when we can grab them. C'est la vie.
Unfortunately, the windows have already been ordered. So, a solution would be something -- more modern than curtains? -- hanging inside them.
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