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Privacy film on double glazing

Stilernin2 · 2021-04-19 09:38:06

Has anyone had experience of installing privacy film on their double glazing? i) Any views on which brand to buy? ii) Any tips on installation? iii) Is there any truth in the view that the mirroring of the sun heats up the space in between the double glazing more than it is designed for and damages it?

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greenface2 Posts: 471 Forumite

21 April 2021 at 8:24PM

grumbler said:

iii) - nonsense

iii} with mirror or solar shade true , Standard frosted any style is normally ok . The mirror film is fitted inside and has to deflect the heat back out . Heat gets trapped due to the coating on the outside pane of glass and can expand . sometime break the glass through impact . I own a double glazing company and warranty is invalid for DG units that have had solar film fitted retrospectively without the units being "balanced" ( popped and resealed )

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