Skylight tint question

[Guest crwmlw]

Hi everyone Im adding a question that I just thought of. Im having my skylight filmed and Im not sure if its Tempered galss and the installer says I can go with the Suntek Symphony SYDS 15? Is this ok? A friend of mine said his installer says no? Any ideas?

[darrin1]

I'm not familiar with the suntek line. I would install a reflective film in the 18-20% light transmission range. extremely high heat rejection.

[Guest vclimber]

It should be tempered and if so, then yes you can use the SYDS15. But sometimes skylights are tempered and laminated. If that is the case, then NO you shouldn't use the SYDS15. Look for the bug in the corner of the glass and it can identify what kind of glass you have.

[Roach]

What does it say to indicate laminated? Just that - laminated? or are there code letters?

[Guest vclimber]

What does it say to indicate laminated? Just that - laminated? or are there code letters?

It usually says "laminated" or something to that effect

[Guest BLACKOUT SoKal]

if I remember correctly thats a pretty reflective film...silver mirror look is what I remember....I say go for it they say not to go to dark for house tint but I did a small window near the over hang of my nieghbors with auto 5% and havent had any problems...been really hot and sunny lately so if it hasnt cracked yet im sayin its not gonna there all myths until it happens to me

[Guest darkdan]

If it's laminated not only can it break, but the extra heat can cause the laminating material in the middle to distort.

[Guest crwmlw]

Ok thanks, All I can read on the bug in the corner is Velux tempered glass. How do I know if its laminated?

[suntint]

Ok thanks, All I can read on the bug in the corner is Velux tempered glass. How do I know if its laminated?

The exterior lite is always tempered - it's the interior lite you need to be concerned about. Can you tell if the "tempered" writing is on the interior or the exterior lite? Sometimes we come across skylites without any writing - which I always then assume are laminated.

[Guest crwmlw]

Ok Iwas seeing double for a minute and thats because the stamp is in the same spot on both windows. They both say Velux tempered glass with a bunch of aplhanumeric symbols as well. If it was laminated would it say?