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Window thermal film

  • 26-11-2023 1:26pm
    #1
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭


    Has anyone here used window thermal film and if so noticed any difference in heat retention ? Also did it make the window look anyway different, thanks.



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  • #2
    con747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,507 ✭✭✭con747


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058324504/window-thermal-film

    A discussion on something similar here might be of use to you. https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058323530/thermally-lined-curtains-and-roman-blinds/p1

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #3
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    Just had a look at that thread thanks. It's more towards the use of curtains, blinds etc.

    What I had in mind was the clear film which is 'stuck' on the inside of the window on the glass.

    A couple of the sites claim it can reduce heating costs by 35 - 50%, ( which I have my doubts about ).



  • #4
    con747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,507 ✭✭✭con747


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121421347#Comment_121421347

    It was more to show you the people in the know saying about the thermal loss through the window. A good window should be good enough to retain heat inside.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #5
    Big Lar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭Big Lar


    Had a Bay window and French doors in the dining room/kitchen, installation was with Munster joinery about 20yrs ago. Its the coldest corner of the house and this is where I watch my TV, Two years ago I removed the old glass from the windows and installed with a better U value. While the glazing was out I drilled a few holes in the frame (where they would be covered with the glazing unit) and filled the frames with expanding foam.

    New glazing cost five hundred euro and then another few bucks for the expanding foam, It didn't make any noticeable difference at all.

    The year I have started wearing a vest under my T-Shirt and top, and this has lead to a very noticeable difference, should have thought of that first.



  • #6
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    Ok. Thanks. So no experience on the film though.



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  • #7
    mistress_gi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭mistress_gi


    I tried the film in an old house. When it worked it was pretty good, however, it's very hard to install, the double side sticky tape sticks to the window frames but the film itself detaches over time.

    Also, when i had to remove it i nearly lost the will to live, couldn't get it out of the window frame, only managed about half and ended up giving up...

    I wouldn't recommend



  • #8
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121422725#Comment_121422725

    Extra vest it is so !!



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