ᐅ Windows in New Construction: Triple Glazing with a Green Tint?
Created on: 14 Jun 2015 11:27
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WildThing
Hello dear forum members,
I have a question for all home builders!
We have had our windows installed for a few days now and were quite excited. Unfortunately, we are a bit disappointed because the window panes have a noticeable green tint. We never discussed the glass with the window installer, as it never occurred to us that window glass might not be completely clear.
Apparently, we received some kind of "insulated glass" with a coating. We really don’t like the green tint; it makes everything look dull and even makes us look a bit "sick" ourselves... :-( It feels like we have the glass from a light sunglasses lens as a window, instead of “real” windows!
How is it with your windows?
Is it normal for triple glazing to have some kind of color tint?
Do you think it only bothers us now and that once the interior is painted white, it won’t be so noticeable anymore?
Many sunny greetings!
I have a question for all home builders!
We have had our windows installed for a few days now and were quite excited. Unfortunately, we are a bit disappointed because the window panes have a noticeable green tint. We never discussed the glass with the window installer, as it never occurred to us that window glass might not be completely clear.
Apparently, we received some kind of "insulated glass" with a coating. We really don’t like the green tint; it makes everything look dull and even makes us look a bit "sick" ourselves... :-( It feels like we have the glass from a light sunglasses lens as a window, instead of “real” windows!
How is it with your windows?
Is it normal for triple glazing to have some kind of color tint?
Do you think it only bothers us now and that once the interior is painted white, it won’t be so noticeable anymore?
Many sunny greetings!
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DerBjoern23 Jun 2015 11:10Ours are also crystal clear. However, acquaintances have a slight tint in theirs. But more on the dark side and not green.
I understand that this should not be legal advice, but I still have a question regarding our "rights."
We have a purchase contract without a precise description or specification of the glass. During the consultation, there was no mention of tinted or reflective glass or the greenish tint. We assumed we would receive "standard" glass. (We currently live in an apartment with triple glazing that is truly clear. We expected the same kind of glass...)
Our windows were custom-made to our specifications and individually manufactured for us. However, we cannot be held responsible if the window manufacturer did not provide proper advice and therefore ordered glass that we did not want, can we?
We have a purchase contract without a precise description or specification of the glass. During the consultation, there was no mention of tinted or reflective glass or the greenish tint. We assumed we would receive "standard" glass. (We currently live in an apartment with triple glazing that is truly clear. We expected the same kind of glass...)
Our windows were custom-made to our specifications and individually manufactured for us. However, we cannot be held responsible if the window manufacturer did not provide proper advice and therefore ordered glass that we did not want, can we?
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Irgendwoabaier25 Jun 2015 21:06Then let’s simply ask: what is the difference between the purchase contract and the delivered materials? As far as that goes, the window manufacturer did deliver what was ordered. By the way, float glass naturally has a slightly greenish tint – it can only be decolorized with additives and special treatments. Did you order these additives and special treatments (sometimes called "extra clear" or "ultra clear," depending on the glass manufacturer)? No – then it was delivered exactly as ordered. The window manufacturer can’t be blamed if you didn’t order what you wanted...
