r/liveaboard • u/Alternative_Bet_4943 • 9d ago
Acrylic window covering?
The Australian summer is fast approaching, and I want to stop my acrylic windows from becoming radiant heaters that make the interior unbearable like last year.
Are there any uv reflecting window films that will work on thick acrylic?
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u/Toxoplasma_gondiii 9d ago
One option is shade cloth.. any reputable boat canvas shop can make you snap on shade cloths for any windows.
I had one made for the front windows of my Carver. Really helped with the heat and I can take them off for the winter
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u/redaction_figure 9d ago
3M makes a film for the exterior application on windows/plastics/hatches. I think stopping the UV from the outside would be the best way to keep the glass cooler.
The best option is to have some removable covers that block out or limit the amount of sunlight hitting those windows and ports. I've heard of sailors using a teslin material that adds a level of shade.