ETatBKK Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 hi there I am in a Bangkok moo baan and tyically we have large aluminium framed slide windows. heat and light are unbearable these days, and our window blinds are all day closed but still not the solution. I would like to put UV film on the windows, and I find too many material options. first, I don't want 'mirror' film although they claim it is very effective; it is a bit 'offensive' in a moo baan setting. we want blocking UV and heat, perhaps restricting some sight from the neighbour. other than 'tinting', what else we should consider, please advise ! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 You can try to replace the panes with a different kind of glass,there are a few kinds to choose from.Just ask at a shop where they make the window frames,they know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 If you are near Phra Khanong, Sukhumvit 71, there is a shop specializing in window film, mostly for autos but I have seen them applying film to plate glass so it can be done. I have considered the same as I have a 10' south facing window in my apartment. The shop is immediately to the left of the Max Value shopping plaza as you face it on Suk. 71 between Soi 10 & 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncod Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I had same problem and I contacted Solarkool who have many different choices, including the non mirror type. Certainly recommend them, A european guy came with the team of 4 guys, did excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETatBKK Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 thanks guys yet I get confused the advertised choices of the film. there are different tinting levels ( light to dark ), different UV screening ( by percentage ), different visibility ( see-through both sides to see-through from inside ), different heat resistance ( light goes through but not hot ) . . . to different materials ( PC coated to ceramic coated ), and of course different pricing. I won't able to get a clear picture the relationship of these benefits and the cost of these choices. any idea what they are ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Maximum UV screening would be a good choice for windows. Tinting (like in car windows) just limits seeing inside but does little to reflect heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionsreplies Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 all cars film also reflect heat. Maximum UV screening would be a good choice for windows. Tinting (like in car windows) just limits seeing inside but does little to reflect heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) UV blocking itself doesn't block much heat. It's the other end of the light spectrum -- IR (infra-red) -- that transmits heat. Put your hand by a UV light. Then put your hand by an IR light. UV light is more of a problem of fading carpets, drapes, etc (and sunburns.) Here is a YouTube video about a "Spectrally Selective Infrared-Blocking WIndow Film," a UV- and IR-blocking film that doesn't block the view with a heavy tint: Heaven only knows where you'd find it in Thailand. Edited June 22, 2016 by wpcoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETatBKK Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 almost everyone points me to the car film ! yeah these things are very sophisticated and 'expensive' too ! after the homework I sorted out : TSER total solar energy reflected, higher is more expensive, max 70% VLT visible light transmittance, tinting yet seeing through, higher is more expensive visible light reflectance, internal & external, lower is better, less a mirror all products claim over 90% IR and UV blockage popular suppliers are here : Lamina, popular Thai car film brand with various product choices Legend, also popular Thai car film brand with good choices 3M Crystalline, not so popular may be due to the price also 3M residential sun control window film . . . yeah, where to find them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Why not just replace the glass with a green energy glass. It costs only 21bt/ft2 and fitting will be the same 21bt. It claims to reduce heat by 30% and reflect light flare bby 70%. From the outside it has slight green tint so no one can see in.....from the inside theglass looks just like normal clear. I would wager its a lot cheaper than the reflective films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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