residential window film suggestion?

[reallife]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm new to all of this, so looking to you veterans for some advice

 

I have a large 12'x7' casement window that is south facing and gives off a lot of heat into the living room. There's a great view through the window that we definitely don't want to lose, but we want to reduce heat and glare coming in. The windows are triple pane, LoE-180 on surface #5. From what I've read, our option is to go with an external film such as 3M Prestige exterior series or LLumar Vista (thinking neutral / 35%).

 

1) Due to being triple pane and with the LoE coating, the windows have a visible transmittance of 0.46 - what would be a safe tint level to shoot for knowing this?

2) I've read some issues with 3M Prestige degrading over a few years and darkening/going hazy. Does the Vista exterior line have this issue as well?

3) Is there a tint product that you would recommend (Prestige, Vista, or other) for what we are looking for (heat + glare reduction)?

 

Cheers and thanks in advance!

[oahudrew]

You have to use an exterior film or you will probably damage the windows.  Solargard has several options and a 7 year warranty on Outside Weatherable films.

[reallife]

Thanks for the reply! I'll have a look at the solargard products and see if they are available here.