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Originally Posted by Jazzbass
Anyone here installed (or had installed) UV protectant film on the windows in their house? This was mentioned to us by a decorator after seeing how some of out furniture had faded after years of sunlight exposure.
I've heard that some of the film turns reflective at night so that you can't see out, which would be horrible. Also heard that it's difficult to install, but I think I could overcome that. And thoughts/experiences? Thanks.
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This stuff is the greatest, I put it in the bedroom at my old place. The bedroom had huge windows facing east, so tons of morning sun. I'd wake up every day at sunrise, covered in sweat from the heat of the sun, it was like a greenhouse in there.
After applying the film, it was like a miracle, nice and cool inside even in direct summer sun. The film works and it works well.
I applied it myself, and it was a big PITA, took several tries to get the hang of it, and it was still a big PITA. I'd gladly pay an installer next time. It goes on just like the window tinting in a car, spray bottle, squeegee, razor blade. The difficulty comes from dealing with the huge size of the pieces (as compared to car windows) and the fact that it comes rolled up. When you un-roll it, it has a memory, and it wants to roll itself back up. Quite tricky when it's all wet and sticky, you need four arms to do it well and avoid ruining the piece.