Residential Window Tint

[yellowstang]

I get what you are doing, and I understand it. The old windows dont perform well in any way other than being a plate of glass between you and outside. That's what this thread is about, right? So either live with windows and sliding doors that have zero insulating ability, or get some low-e glass for them, or better yet, get some double pane windows to replace them with and enjoy lower heating/cooling bills.

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My boss lives in a house built in like 1920, on the Colonial golf course. He had all new windows put in, they look original, but are super efficient. Said he noticed a huge difference this winter.

[46Tbird]

I get what you are doing, and I understand it. The old windows dont perform well in any way other than being a plate of glass between you and outside. That's what this thread is about, right? So either live with windows and sliding doors that have zero insulating ability, or get some low-e glass for them, or better yet, get some double pane windows to replace them with and enjoy lower heating/cooling bills.

...or, try some tint on them to see if it makes a useful difference.

I'm not interested in arguing the merits of modern glass, I'm interested in a recommended window tinter, thanks.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Tried some before from lowes didn't notice anything besides a 3 degree temperature drop and slightly darker. This was the darkest tint possible. Not worth it.

...or, try some tint on them to see if it makes a useful difference.

I'm not interested in arguing the merits of modern glass, I'm interested in a recommended window tinter, thanks.

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[46Tbird]

I said I don't want to use box store tint because it's fucking junk. Did you not understand that I am looking for professional products and installation?

[Baron Von Crowder]

I said I don't want to use box store tint because it's fucking junk. Did you not understand that I am looking for professional products and installation?

I would hate to see you spend a bunch of money for nothing, but since you are dead set on it, knock yourself out man. Ill go fuck myself.

[yellowstang]

I think this was who we used on our house in Hurst.

http://www.lonestarwindowtinting.com/

[46Tbird]

I would hate to see you spend a bunch of money for nothing, but since you are dead set on it, knock yourself out man. Ill go fuck myself.

Thank you.

[kingjason]

Obviously I'm not an expert in that field, but I've been shopping for windows for my house over the last several months. One of the guys I talked to and got quotes from said the only real benefit to tint is to cut down glare, and that it will actually work against the efficiency of the windows. This was in reference to ordering triple pane windows with tinted glass. I'm not sure how accurate that is, just relaying what he said.

I have two sets of French doors on the back of my house facing West. I was in the living room, and the sun was going down when the guy tinted them. The difference in temperature was amazing when he put the piece on the second door. I put all new windows in our house and sun screens. I could tell a bigger difference when the two doors where tinted then when all the front windows got changed. Of course they face the west and were not shaded, but that stuff really works. I used a guy in Desoto that does buildings all over the place.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Energy-Control-Process-ECP-Window-Tinting/376581529022374