Honestly, I’ve looked into these because my place is in a historic district—can’t mess with the roof or change the look much. I agree, the cost is no joke, but sometimes you’re just stuck between a rock and a hard place. Did your buddy notice any actual difference on his bills, or was it more of a “hey, look what I did” kind of project? I’ve heard they don’t do much unless you’ve got a ton of windows facing the right direction.
I’m curious if anyone’s seen how they hold up over time. My neighbor had some early versions and said the clarity wasn’t great after a couple years. Not sure if that’s still an issue with newer models. For me, the idea’s cool, but I’d hate to shell out for something that ends up looking cloudy or scratched up. Anyone else worried about that? Or maybe I’m just too picky...
I get what you mean about the clarity. I’ve seen a few of those solar windows up close, and honestly, the older ones did look a bit hazy after a while. But here’s the thing—regular windows scratch up too, especially if you’ve got pets or kids. At least with these you’re getting *something* back in energy. Still, I’m not convinced the payback is worth it unless you’re in a sun-drenched spot. Sometimes I wonder if we’re better off just beefing up insulation or going with interior storm windows instead... less risk of ending up with cloudy glass and probably cheaper in the long run.