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Smart Window Glass & Tinting Technology
Electrochromic "Smart Tint" Glass – Anyone Have These in a Home Setting?, Controllable Tint: Do Smart Windows Actually Help with Cooling Costs?, Retrofitting Smart Film on Existing Windows – DIY Project Anyone?, Privacy Glass at the Flick of a Switch – Worth…
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What’s safe to use on switchable smart glass?
What cleaner and cloth are generally safe for the exposed surface of switchable smart glass? I’d be wary of abrasive pads, but I’m not sure whether ordinary glass…
Exterior shades change the comparison with smart tint
Exterior solar shades seem like they could have a real advantage over tint applied at the glass: they can intercept sun before it heats the glazing. But is…
Smart film stays hazy after switching back to clear
How long should switchable tint film take to look clear again after it’s switched out of its tinted state? I’m also curious whether haze across the whole pane…
How should a smart glass installation quote be broken down?
I’m trying to compare quotes for a residential project with several openings, but the headline “price per window” numbers aren’t very useful when the scope isn’t clear. For…
Windows that tint themselves - would you use them at your place?
Been thinking about those windows that automatically adjust their tint depending on sunlight or temperature or whatever. Seems pretty futuristic, but also kinda practical. I mean, no more…
Windows that switch from clear to frosted at the push of a button - did you know?
I just learned that those “magic” tinting films you can stick on your windows actually use liquid crystals, kind of like what’s in old-school calculators. When you flip…
Switched privacy glass: pricey but honestly kind of awesome
Finally splurged on switchable privacy glass for my bathroom reno - yeah, it was way more than I wanted to spend, but the “frost at a button” thing…
Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
Had the “smart tint” glass installed in our sunroom last summer. It’s honestly cool to hit a button and have instant privacy, but sometimes the transition isn’t as…
Windows That Adjust Themselves - Worth It?
Thinking about getting those fancy glass panes that darken on their own when it’s sunny. Anyone here tried them? I’m curious if they actually help with heat or…
How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)
If you’re curious about getting your glass to tint itself when the sun’s blasting in, here’s what I ended up doing: I bought these “smart film” sheets online…
