Description
In the United States alone, more than 40% of all buildings were built before 1990 and are comprised of un-insulated single-pane windows. Billions of square feet of windows are responsible for over 25% of all energy waste in the built environment. Even so, many windows do not get replaced due to the high capital cost and modest ROI, leaving window tint or blinds as the best alternatives. Until now.
Our thermal nano-coatings are ideal for single-pane glass and polycarbonate surfaces. These coatings block up to 100% of Ultraviolet (UV) rays and 98% of Infrared (IR) heat while maintaining up to 96% Visible Light Transmission (depending on the product selected). That’s a huge improvement over conventional plastic films that darken rooms.
Even better, our “paint on” coatings do not peel, crack, bubble or fade over time. They can be applied to bent glass, historic building windows, skylights and even textured glass surfaces enabling energy savings where it was previously impossible. By mitigating both radiant and conductive heat, your upgraded windows and skylights will make your buildings more efficient and comfortable year round. All while allowing in free natural daylight.
*Warranted up to 10 years on interior surfaces by certified installer. Orders of this product for DIY consumers will NOT be filled.
Coverage: 0.43 sq ft per gram (0.04 m2/gram):
- 200 g covers 86 sq ft (8 m2) with starter kit for first time, new installers only.
- 1 kg covers 430 sq ft (240 m2)
- 20 kg covers 8,600 sq ft (800 m2)
For more on the science of window films and facts on the superiority of this product, read this article.
For more on the science of UV light and fading, read this article.
Application
This is a summary of installation process. Important. The detailed installation instructions must be strictly followed. Warranty is ONLY available if installed by certified technicians on interior surface.
Step 1. Mask off areas to be protected.
Step 2. Clean and dry surface carefully using cleaner/degreaser compound. Test to make sure surface is completely hydrophylic (water sheets off) before drying with lint free wipes and applying LNT coating.
Step 3. Prime surface using lint free cloth. Wipe on using squeegee and lint free cloth. Do not use circular motions.
Step 4. Mix hardener and base by weight and roll on using select high density foam rollers. Roll on following instructions. Sprayer may be used on some opaque surfaces, like skylights, not requiring perfect visual clarity.
- Dry time: 2 minutes. Tack free in 30 minutes. Odor free in 4 hours. Full dry in 24 hours.
- Cure time: Safe for routine cleaning in 14 days.
- Large windows over 24-30 SF may require 2-step application process (1/2 at a time).
Get Certified
Getting certified has great benefits: most importantly passing along of the manufacturer’s warranty, wholesale pricing, online training, marketing support, sales support, ongoing training, phone tech support.
In order to become a certified installer you must purchase the starter kit (described below), watch an online training tutorial and illustrate proper test install validated by us or an approved local third party.
After that, you will supply a valid business license(s) and in some areas a valid contractors license, bonding and proof of insurance.
The Starter Kit (for certifying new installers only), includes:
- Liquid Window Insulation (200g or ~7 oz) & Hardener (24 g ~1 oz)
- Glass primer (40 g or ~1.5 oz)
- Degreaser/Cleaner (sample size)
- Squeegee (1)
- Mixing rod (1)
- Mixing cup (1)
- Metal tray (1)
- Roller handle (1)
- High density foam rollers (2)
- Cleaning towel (1)
- Powder free nitrile gloves (1 pair)
- Disposable lint free paper towels (3)
View/Download:
- Application and Mixing Instructions
- Application Training Video
- Safety Data Sheets
Not included:
- Foam rubbing block for old or extra dirty windows
- Binder Clips (2) for securing wipe to squeegee
- Glass scraper or razor blades
- Lint free microfiber cloths
- Painters masking tape and drape materials
- Personal Protection Equipment (e.g. extra gloves, respirator, eye protection)
- Weighing scale or calculator
- Aluminum foil
- Disposable drop cloths
- Temperature Data Loggers. We recommend Kestrel Drop, D1 or D2 model.
Demo's
For comparison demo’s, you’ll need 3 small glass samples and a heat lamp or digital spectrometer or both.
For glass samples, 5″ or 6″ sizes are easiest and safest to transport. Square shape is ok, but round is better as it avoids any sharp corners.
Demo with 3 pieces: 1 clear, 1 with dark plastic window tint and 1 coated using sample materials. Note, best to coat your demo piece after practicing and getting good at the coating technique.
Show demo using either portable 75w heat lamp with a 50-65w PAR 30 halogen bulb or digital spectrometer:
Using heat lamp, hold each sample a few inches under heat lamp and ask customer to see how long they can hold their hand under the sample. They will almost immediately pull away from the uncoated and plastic tint, but have no issues under coated (insulated) sample.
Using spectrometer, have customer write down readings (%UV rejected, %IR rejected and %VL transmitted) from each sample. The high performance of the coated sample will be stark. Almost universally, when customers see how much IR heat is rejected, the response is almost universally, “WOW”.
After demo, just ask, “which windows or skylights” would you like fixed? Then, take the order of course!
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