little bubbles normal?

July 24, 2009

Can you take a picture of the windows? :wall

Slick · July 24, 2009

what kind of frames are on the windows?

As for the windows they are dual pane, the frames seem to be hard plastic or aluminum but im not sure. They are the usual kind ive seen in new homes, white in color. After looking at the window more it seems the bubbles are not just around the edges but all over the window in various places (around the edges in more numbers though). Some windows have more then others. Im thinking small specks of dirt also, but I watched him clean them well so I dont know how there could be so much specks. Some windows dont look to bad and some really stand out at nite. Im really not to concerned with em since im putting up blinds next week. I just mainly wanted to know if this could be a bad install, or a common thing with dirt gettin underneath?

Its contamination. If there is a lot of specks in one area of the edge, then it is an installation problem. Some windows are difficult to install b/c of all the constrution that goes on after the windows are installed. The film will not get worse, typically, but it is up to you if it bothers you. You also have to remember there will be contamination in all installs, but it should be minimal. A speck here and there, but not 10 specks in one small area. Whenever the window gets wet along the edges, the water pulls debris into the film.

Hit it right on the head.

There ya go....now we have had confirmation from an expert :wall

darrin1 · July 24, 2009

what kind of frames are on the windows?

As for the windows they are dual pane, the frames seem to be hard plastic or aluminum but im not sure. They are the usual kind ive seen in new homes, white in color. After looking at the window more it seems the bubbles are not just around the edges but all over the window in various places (around the edges in more numbers though). Some windows have more then others. Im thinking small specks of dirt also, but I watched him clean them well so I dont know how there could be so much specks. Some windows dont look to bad and some really stand out at nite. Im really not to concerned with em since im putting up blinds next week. I just mainly wanted to know if this could be a bad install, or a common thing with dirt gettin underneath?

Its contamination. If there is a lot of specks in one area of the edge, then it is an installation problem. Some windows are difficult to install b/c of all the constrution that goes on after the windows are installed. The film will not get worse, typically, but it is up to you if it bothers you. You also have to remember there will be contamination in all installs, but it should be minimal. A speck here and there, but not 10 specks in one small area. Whenever the window gets wet along the edges, the water pulls debris into the film.

Hit it right on the head.

There ya go....now we have had confirmation from an expert

the new scotty LOL.

seriously though, if its minimal contamination you have to go looking for to find then just let it go. if you're 4-5 feet away from a set of windows and something catches your eye at eye level(standing or sitting at the kitchen table for example) then it could be worth a call. consistently seeing it from window to window might need some redo's.

July 25, 2009

Can you take a picture of the windows?

I tried to but it wont come out. to hard to see with a camera at nite. but thanks for all the replies. ill most likely just leave it as is and put up the blinds.

October 10, 2009

hi guys..I'm from Europe and recentlly started with window film business.

Before that I spent a lot of time doing reaserch and learning.

One of interesting information was from glass maker that each window glass has

two characteristics. Each glass should have likely one side which is smooth and really

straight while second side is little bit more rough.

Now it depends how window is inserted than into frame. I saw once window which

had like bubbles under the film but with magnifier I couldn't see any dirt.

If I experience during my future work such result I will write it here.

Regards

Saso

alberts316 · October 10, 2009

hi guys..I'm from Europe and recentlly started with window film business.
Before that I spent a lot of time doing reaserch and learning.

One of interesting information was from glass maker that each window glass has

two characteristics. Each glass should have likely one side which is smooth and really

straight while second side is little bit more rough.

Now it depends how window is inserted than into frame. I saw once window which

had like bubbles under the film but with magnifier I couldn't see any dirt.

If I experience during my future work such result I will write it here.

Regards

Saso

I see this usually only on Tempered glass not on annealed. AND why bump this thread its only 5months old?