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[–] 85 points 1 year ago (16 children)

One way window heat shield. Reflects 85‰ of the UV back out. Sticks to the window using only water.

Noticeable difference in temperature for any sun-facing windows

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  • [–] 24 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

    I did this at my last House and it was fantastic.

    Just need to remember that once it's dark outside the reflective side "switches" and everyone can see clearly into the house.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    How easy are they to cut to size, or if you need to use multiple to cover a window how does the gap/seam look? Have been thinking of getting them, but we also want to replace our windows at some point. I assume you can't just reuse them?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

    Pretty easy to cut, but of course it'll never be perfect, and it's better to cut smaller than larger since it sticks to the window using water, and needs a complete seal, so any corners that overlap a frame will just slowly force the whole thing to peel off.

    Very easy to re-use, it sticks using water and requires a flat piece of card (e.g. an old credit card) to spread it out over the window

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    At least in home depot, some of them come with a specific blade tool, or one that's not too much more expensive. It's hard/sharp enough to seamlessly cut through the tints, but not scratch your window.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Are you using these on double glazed windows? I've read this film could get them to crack under the heat.

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