Windows Film For Homes

[Silurian]

I'm looking for a place to buy window film for my townhome in Bangkok. I think it would help reduce the heat from the incoming sun and create a little more privacy. Has anyone added window film to their windows?

[backflip]

I've seen film is different DIY stores. However, for an excellent selection, go to a car show. There are a dozen manufacturers, offering everything from thin tinted films to products that make large glass expanses virtually bulletproof.

[chownah]

Like Backflip said, you can get a really clear plastic film in many of the small hardware stores and also in Home Mart..I haven't asked about it but it looks like just what you are looking for..if you look around you should be able to find it easily

[Thaipwriter]

Like Backflip said, you can get a really clear plastic film in many of the small hardware stores and also in Home Mart..I haven't asked about it but it looks like just what you are looking for..if you look around you should be able to find it easily

you mean dark right?!

[chownah]

Like Backflip said, you can get a really clear plastic film in many of the small hardware stores and also in Home Mart..I haven't asked about it but it looks like just what you are looking for..if you look around you should be able to find it easily

you mean dark right?!

OOOOOps sorry! I must have been sleeping while posting!!!! I was thinking of adding a plastic storm window to add insulation....ooops.....the plastic I mentioned was indeed clear and not suitable for your purpose.

Edited January 18, 2006 by chownah

[Silurian]

I need to get myself over to HomePro. I was there last week and forgot to look for the window film. I'm surprise that more people don't put this film on their windows. It seems like a good way to block at least some of the heat from the sun. Guess people are more concerned with air conditioning and window bars.

[p_brownstone]

I need to get myself over to HomePro. I was there last week and forgot to look for the window film. I'm surprise that more people don't put this film on their windows. It seems like a good way to block at least some of the heat from the sun. Guess people are more concerned with air conditioning and window bars.

When we had our kitchen completely re-done a few years ago we installed tinted glass, which is also readily available now. It's a much better solution than Film. I would guess installing that would be a fairly tricky job - have to make sure the window is completely clean and dry before installation etc..

The tinted glass works fine, I plan to do the rest of the house too - one of several ideas I have yet to get around to!

Patrick

[chownah]

I need to get myself over to HomePro. I was there last week and forgot to look for the window film. I'm surprise that more people don't put this film on their windows. It seems like a good way to block at least some of the heat from the sun. Guess people are more concerned with air conditioning and window bars.

When we had our kitchen completely re-done a few years ago we installed tinted glass, which is also readily available now. It's a much better solution than Film. I would guess installing that would be a fairly tricky job - have to make sure the window is completely clean and dry before installation etc..

The tinted glass works fine, I plan to do the rest of the house too - one of several ideas I have yet to get around to!

Patrick

You could make frames of wood (or aluminum) that hold the tinted glass and that fit your existing windows. These could be be mounted so that they are removable for cleaning if necessary. This system in the US is called a "storm window"....except there they are made with clear glass or plastic...usually not tinted.....you don't need to remove the existing glass....the air space between the two pieces of glass will act as insulation and help keep the heat out too....it is best to have the tinted glass on the outside in this configuration......perhaps this what Patrick has in mind already.

[KevinCorr]

As a variation of chownah's idea, what about an energy efficient "storm window" which would reduce heat but not be dark. I guess, cost and availability would be the down side.