reflective insulation

Lots of folks I know use it but it's in the winter so there's no issue.

To keep cool in summer you really want to cover the window from the outside.

12rvjoe wrote:
Just curious, any issue with single pane windows .... Thanks

Joe

No issue with single pane windows.

There is no airspace between for the heat to build up. It can dissipate on both sides.

Just curious, any issue with single pane windows .... Thanks

Joe

Outside is OK, inside is not.

But it is crucial to leave an airspace between the barrier and the glass. Heat must have room to escape.

Thanks for the information. Guess I'll move on to plan B. First I need to figure out a plan B.

I've seen where people have duct taped the heat barrier on the outside of the windows. Perhaps that would avoid the heat buildup in the window that causes the problem???

Here is some glass I have a contract to replace. They put some reflective barrier up against it in their stick & bricks kitchen. 5 glass units altogether - every one of them has failed badly. They are all fogged up and dirty inside.

2500 bucks for me to fix it.

A bit hard to see the failed glass itself but you can see how the barrier they put on went all to pieces from the heat buildup.

I work with glass in my business so I have encountered this a lot.

In the heat of the summer, yes, you can do damage to a sealed glass unit by putting a heat reflective insulated barrier against it.

The heat buildup is astounding and can damage the seal for sure and cause premature failure of the unit.

I have repaired lots of glass skylights where this has happened.

I use them and that hasn't happened to mine. Craig