I’d like to fit a sliding window both for ventilation and to let light in.
Initially I decided to go for clear glass/plastic to let in as much light as possible. I’d then use voile to maintain privacy. But non-tinted windows seem hard to find. Not only that, I prefer the look of tinted windows from the outside plus it solves the privacy issue. But do they let light in?
I remember having tinted windows in the back of a van once but can’t remember how much actual light they let in. If they only let a minimal amount in, I won’t bother. Presumably there is a tint grade or something. Any advice would be much appreciated. Is there anyone who has tinted windows who can tell me whether or not they allow light? Thanks
Tint is kind of a double edged sword. It lets less light in, but also seems to heat up the interior more than without it in the summer. It can cut the outside glare, making it more pleasant inside in the bright sunshine, but makes it more difficult to see out of at night.
My van is a window van with windows all the way around. I added tint to all the windows behind the cab. I immediately noticed the added heat when I would return to my van, and driving at night became miserable, especially when trying to back up.
I wound up removing the tint, and was much happier without it.
I agree about tinted windows being hotter in warm weather, so I went with lightly tinted ones & I am thinking of making my own covers out of some reflectix I have & then put a black covering on the other side, then I can flip them depending on weather. Where are you getting your sliding window from?