Our front door has glass panels at the top and bottom with a letter box in the middle of the door. In the afternoon, the sun streams in which has bleached the radiator screen and more importantly, the hall carpet. We have thought about using venetian or roller blinds on the door but the problem is that they would both interrupt receipt of mail thorugh the letterbox. Thought about applying a film cover to the glass but it is textured and would show bubbles if the screen wasn't applied correctly. Any suggestions?
Protection from bleaching by the sun
- Thread starter alanwells
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You can buy clear UV film to attach to the inside of the glass...do a google search for a local supplier/installer for your location
something like this
http://www.windowfilm.co.uk/residential3.aspx?CF=Residential_Prod_6_product
something like this
http://www.windowfilm.co.uk/residential3.aspx?CF=Residential_Prod_6_product
Richard C,
Would you care to elaborate? Such 'Victor Meldrew' comments aren't helpful unless I know what the ptifalls are or the point that you are not making!
Alan
Would you care to elaborate? Such 'Victor Meldrew' comments aren't helpful unless I know what the ptifalls are or the point that you are not making!
Alan
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we used to make sealed units out of laminate glass for conservatories and such as the interlay helps to prevent the suns uv from bleaching, we have a mahogany table in our conservatory with laminate glass and the table is still as good as new.
oh by the way i speak from experience as a manufacture before all the sun cool glass etc was available this is what we did. also a lot cheaper than the sun cool range etc.
oh by the way i speak from experience as a manufacture before all the sun cool glass etc was available this is what we did. also a lot cheaper than the sun cool range etc.
I DON'T BELIEEEVE IT!
Just to keep you up-to-date with progress. I have ordered some UV film from www.omegawindowfilms.co.uk who seemed very helpful on the 'phone (although I had ordered via their web-site and made a 'bit of a cock-up' by ordering twice.)
The total cost for the offending door (well, it is not the door that is offending but you'll understand what I mean) is c.£30 so if it doesn't work, it hasn't been too costly an experiment!
The total cost for the offending door (well, it is not the door that is offending but you'll understand what I mean) is c.£30 so if it doesn't work, it hasn't been too costly an experiment!
Do post back if it works, in spite of the sarcasm, I would be interested. It’s just that I have an underlying suspicion of aftermarket solutions, potions & things you stick on; all seems a bit "Beta Ware" to me.
I was asked for an update and do so herewith.
The product was received safe and sound, well-packaged and protected with excellent installation instructions.
I was able to install with relative ease and I am very pleased with the final results. I fitted the film to the exterior of the front door with the result that it now has a mirror-effect and visitors are unable to see through the admittedly opaque glass although it allows similar light to enter as previous. Now hopefully it will prevent fading from UV rays.
The product was received safe and sound, well-packaged and protected with excellent installation instructions.
I was able to install with relative ease and I am very pleased with the final results. I fitted the film to the exterior of the front door with the result that it now has a mirror-effect and visitors are unable to see through the admittedly opaque glass although it allows similar light to enter as previous. Now hopefully it will prevent fading from UV rays.
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