Jmagerl wrote:
"Roy Starrin" wrote in message
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On Fri, 15 Jul 2005 02:55:34 -0400, meirman in
response, queried:


In alt.home.repair on Mon, 11 Jul 2005 11:03:08 GMT "Joseph Meehan"
posted:

Films do work, but not nearly as well. They also have two drawbacks.
Even if properly installed they may have problems pealing off, cracking
and
may be difficult to remove. They also have been known to crack some
windows
due to the heat stress on the windows.

I didn't think to say that these windows are all 12" by 9" panes, I
think it is. Together they are big, but no single one is. Could there
be enough heat stress to crack a window?

My understanding is that double/triple paned windows are the ones, and
film installers will not to install on "thermopane" windows



if its double or triple pane windows, check your window warrenty. Window
film will void most multipane window warrenties. My experience has been that
films make a marginal difference. and that ceiling fans and a properly
balanced cooling system help the most. Best: Don't let the heat in in first
place. Awnings, solar screens, trees all work better than the films.
Curtains help some, but because they are on the inside still end up heating
the room.


Hi,
Films do make a difference. But it can crack the glass when done wrong.
I have films applied to my West, South facing windows, made difference.
My house has lots of windows. Designed like solarioum. Except North
side, walls are mostly windows. 3M films applied 10 years ago are still
holding. No peeling no fading......
Tony
Tony