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Phoenix Rising

Beach Lover
Apr 24, 2006
101
5
I am looking for someone who does residential window (solar) tinting with impact resistant tint. If you can point me in the right direction I would be grateful. Thanks.
 

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert
May 8, 2007
16,732
3,330
Sowal
Are you looking to add a tint to an existing window or buy a new impact window w/ solar glazing?

Windows that meet the impact requirements for the current building code have a layer of plastic between 2 layers of glass. I do not know of any field applied product that would meet the standards.
 

Phoenix Rising

Beach Lover
Apr 24, 2006
101
5
Are you looking to add a tint to an existing window or buy a new impact window w/ solar glazing?

Windows that meet the impact requirements for the current building code have a layer of plastic between 2 layers of glass. I do not know of any field applied product that would meet the standards.

I don't want to replace the windows. I just did that three years ago. I have 23 windows and four sets of french doors. That much glass really heats up the house. I'm hoping that there is a laminate tint available that creates imact resistance as well as provides relief from the sun. I know there is a laminate on armored vehicles throughout the middle east. Here is a link to the product I am referring to, although this one isn't tinted. http://www.hissusa.com/products.php?sub=shield

Does anyone know if a tinted version is available in the local area?

Thanks.
 

florida girl

Beach Fanatic
Feb 3, 2006
1,453
67
Santa Rosa Beach
I think if you're willing to pay for it, you can get just about anything. The site didn't say how much this stuff costs, but I've been told the labor for the job you describe would be about 3 solid days of a lot of rubbing, at about $1200 for just labor, plus materials.
 

Phoenix Rising

Beach Lover
Apr 24, 2006
101
5
Thank you. Steve Cobucci, SC Designing Inc, has exactly what I am looking for. He will be giving me an estimate tomorrow. Thanks again.
 

Phoenix Rising

Beach Lover
Apr 24, 2006
101
5
I just wanted to follow up and say that I had the tinted, impact-resistant window film installed last week by Steve Cobucci of SC Designing Inc. Steve was incredibly personable as well as professional. My windows look great and my house is much cooler. I highly recommend Steve and his product.
 

Camellia

Beach Fanatic
Nov 26, 2004
420
113
What is the name of the product he installed? Can you direct us to a web site to find out about the impact resistance rating? It sounds fabulous.
 

pk305

Beach Fanatic
Apr 11, 2005
416
11
Nashville & Seagrove
Steve did our glass front door this spring....the difference it has made blocking the heat and the sun in our entry this summer has been wonderful!! It performed better than we imagined..... Steve is a top notch professional.....great work!
 

yippie

Beach Fanatic
Oct 28, 2005
946
42
A local
I looked at this produce, then I participated in the My Safe Home program sponsored by the State of Florida. Basically what this program does is this:

The state sends a representative to your home and they inspect your home and give you suggestions to better prepare your home for a hurricane.

Then the state will match you in funds, up to $4,000 (I think that is the correct amount), if you choose to improve your home with one of their suggestions.

I ask about this film and also about impact resistant glass. What I was told about the film is it may keep the window from shattering, however, the entire window is likely to blow out because there is no way to attach the film to the frame of the window. About impact glass, it is only effective if you change out the entire window for reasons similar to the above. Certain frames are used for impact glass windows, the frames I have now would not hold up to the force if the need be.

So, I am looking at this fabric looking stuff. I will get the name if anyone is interested. They install these "clips" that stay permanent on your house. When a threat of storm, you can easily, (by yourself) attach the fabric type stuff and you are good to go.

Thoughts???
 
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