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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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25 discussionsHow 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…
Saw this article about switchable glass - would you actually use it at home?
Just read about a local office building putting in these windows that go from clear to opaque with a remote or even your phone. Kind of wild, right?…
Why do my smart glass windows always lag behind the sun?
I thought these fancy auto-darkening windows would be a game changer, but honestly, they're driving me nuts. Half the time, the sun's already blazing in and the glass…
Switchable glass windows: cool tech or just a pricey party trick?
I read somewhere that switchable privacy glass (the kind that goes frosted with a button) actually uses a tiny bit of electricity even when “clear.” Not much, but…
