Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Message for ed re tinting windows 16May 11, 2009 1:27 pm Dear WeezB,
I have heard the problem of a film being the reason for cracking. The dark tint absorbs the heat. If that happens unevenly over the pane of glass due to the sun hitting only a part of the unit you might end up with a heat stress crack. Tougehened glass is one way around it. See alos the news release of the AWA http://www.awa.org.au/news (for the full release contact me directly). As you already have double glazing I agree with ad that a reflective coating might help. Nonetheless this should have been applied on the inside of the double glass unit not on the outside. Especially in regard to cleaning the window this additional films can cause issues. From the sounds of it there could be three reasons for your heat problem. A.) The double glazing is faulty and was assembled wrong with an existing coating being on the wrong pane or side of the glass pane. B.) Air Infiltration – Your double glazing is alright but the air leakage through lack or crappy gaskets allows in heat. C.) The direct sun is an issue for the clear double glazing you choose. As I expect the third issue I would look into external shading options to keep the sun of the glass, awnings or louver shutters or something similar is should be suitable. At the end of the day it’s still glass and direct summer sun is always tricky (radiation issue). A film reduces the daylight transmission and can make the room quite dark. The external shades would allow you to at least utilise the winter sun on the other hand. A tint would not allow that. Best regards
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