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1. #FULL VIEW STORM DOOR WITH TINTED GLASS INSTALL#
2. #FULL VIEW STORM DOOR WITH TINTED GLASS FREE#
3. #FULL VIEW STORM DOOR WITH TINTED GLASS WINDOWS#

In addition to regulating the temperature inside, a storm door can also reduce interior humidity. Storm doors may have interchangeable screens that can be replaced by insect screens or tempered glass.

These doors are exterior doors that provide extra security for your home’s entryway. This can be a great feature for those who want a little more privacy or who want to reduce the amount of sunlight that comes into their home. One feature that is often mentioned is the tinted glass.

#FULL VIEW STORM DOOR WITH TINTED GLASS INSTALL#

It is generally recommended to not install a storm door on a door that gets more than a couple hours direct sun a day.Larson storm doors are a popular choice for many homeowners because of their durability and many features. An RV or camper store might be a better source. A lot of the stuff at places like Autozone are simply colored plastic, and wont help at all.

Make sure the film you get is actually Low-E, and specifically blocks infrared. If you do it correctly it will look perfectly fine, but it can be a process, and you have to follow the instructions with the film.

#FULL VIEW STORM DOOR WITH TINTED GLASS WINDOWS#

Though I have never tried it, I have heard of many people putting Low-E reflective tinting film (for cars) on windows & doors. And the storm door frame will still get hot, especially if it is a dark color (which absorbs most wavelengths of light including infrared - white reflects most wavelengths). This will only reduce the heat gain somewhat, not eliminate it. However, most Low-E glass is double pane, as the low-e part is a reflective film placed between the panes. You could also have a glass shop install Low-E glass in the existing frames. Some storm doors come with Low-E glass, or you can get Low-E replacement panels - that may be the case with yours. (You'll need a heat gun for rear windows)Įdit: expansion gap is closer to 1/8" rather than 1/4", but just follow the instructions as it'll be listedįirst, you want a Low-e glass that blocks infrared, not UV. The cutting and application varies, but the technique is the same. Ps: the same technique roughly works on car tinting as well. Buying a starters kit will come with a cutting guide that will give you a nice straight edge.Ĭlean off with cleaner. Once most of the water is out, take an exacto knife and trim off the excess film so that there's a gap 1/4" between the film and the window edge.

#FULL VIEW STORM DOOR WITH TINTED GLASS FREE#

Careful not to scratch, use a thin lint free towel if you're worried. Then using a credit card, or a special hard squeegee (or "hard card" as its often called) start from the middle and work all the water and bubbles out from the middle. squeeze out the big air bubbles with your hand. Once it's off and the film is good and wet, place it adhesive side towards window and lightly press it into place. Then what I did was attach the film to a wall or door, plastic side out, then peel off the plastic, spraying everything as i took off more plastic. Then identify whats the outer layer of the film, the adhesive side, and the protective plastic layer. Make sure you use non-ammonia based cleaners. Trim the excess off, leaving at least 2" extra on all sides. Get a 1tsp baby shampoo, mix it with 1qt water-deionized if you want to be super careful)ĭrape the film over the window/door. (you can buy premade stuff, but it's essentially very mild soap water.

You can do it yourself, (I did) but to make it super simple have someone else help. If you're worried about applying it, don't. I used some of their average blocking stuff. I have two normal sized windows that directly face the sun the entire afternoon. r/DIY now has a Discord channel! Come chat with us!ĭid you miss the AMA with Patrick DiJusto? Click here to read it!Īll content must be DIY - if you paid for the work or found it posted online it is not DIY.