Acrylic Sheet on Skylight
#1
07-13-11, 06:51 PM
Acrylic Sheet on Skylight
I have 2 skylights in my family room. I get too much sunlight in summer. I thought of replacing the glass with tinted glass first but I found it to be expensive. I also thought of getting a window film. Installation is expensive because it is hard to reach from inside the family room.
Access-wise it is lot easier from the roof. So, I am thinking of installing acrylic sheet (lexan or plexi?) on top of the skylight glass from outside. I can get a tinted glass. I saw it in Menards. It is called "Bronze Tint Acrylic"...
Is this a good idea? How do I secure the acrylic sheet to the glass? Can I glue it around the perimeter?
Access-wise it is lot easier from the roof. So, I am thinking of installing acrylic sheet (lexan or plexi?) on top of the skylight glass from outside. I can get a tinted glass. I saw it in Menards. It is called "Bronze Tint Acrylic"...
Is this a good idea? How do I secure the acrylic sheet to the glass? Can I glue it around the perimeter?
#2
07-14-11, 03:58 AM
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This might be an easy solution to your problem: HeatBlocker Skylight Cover to Reduce heat and Glare
#3
07-14-11, 06:25 AM
I contacted a cover company recently and sent them pictures. They said the cover won't work for my skylight. There is no lip on the side to hold the cover down. I know it is held down by bungy cords but in my case it could blow away in a windy storm. They are not cheap either - $90 a piece for 30 by 54
#4
07-14-11, 12:04 PM
Member
Take a look at a spray tint to put on the skylight glass. i believe it would work well even if it was sprayed on the outside. It would be a cheap and easy way to block some light.
#5
07-16-11, 02:20 AM
Thanks, Badeyeben!
Can you tell me where I can buy this spray tint with a brand name if possible? I looked online and found a brand called VHT but it looks like it is meant for car taillight (plastic) tinting. Since my application is on glass, I am thinking this product is not the right one.
Let me know if you know of any spray tint that can be applied to window glass.
Can you tell me where I can buy this spray tint with a brand name if possible? I looked online and found a brand called VHT but it looks like it is meant for car taillight (plastic) tinting. Since my application is on glass, I am thinking this product is not the right one.
Let me know if you know of any spray tint that can be applied to window glass.
#6
07-16-11, 04:24 PM
Member
You can find what is called Rust-Oleum frosted glass at Home Depot. Sears sell the Krylon brand for about $12. You might try a real paint store if you have one nearby. A place that only sells paint and they might order you a tint.
Or if you have a place that customizes autos nearby they might help you out.
Or if you have a place that customizes autos nearby they might help you out.
Last edited by badeyeben; 07-16-11 at 04:25 PM. Reason: added last part.
