Control Your Climate, Protect Your Home. While Reducing Energy Costs

Excellent question! Proper preparation is key to a flawless application and ensuring the longevity of your window coating. Before our technicians arrive at your Hawkes Bay property, we ask that you clear a space of about one and a half metres in front the windows. This may mean moving some furniture, decorations. Any window treatments like blinds or curtains that can't be pulled back clear of the glass will probably need to be taken down. This will give our team ample space to work in safely and efficiently without damaging anything. If you have any items on the windowsills, please remove them as well.

Our team will handle the most critical step: the professional cleaning of the glass itself. We use a specialised, multi-stage cleaning process to remove every trace of contamination, dust, grease, and microscopic contaminants. This ensures the THERMAL Glass Coat bonds directly and permanently to the glass surface without any imperfections. You don't need to clean the windows yourself beforehand; in fact, we prefer you don't, as household cleaners can leave residues that interfere with the application. Just ensuring the area is clear is the best way to help us get the job done perfectly.

Caring for your newly coated windows is simple, but there are a few important guidelines to follow to protect your investment. For the first 30 days after application, we recommend you do not clean the windows at all., ( they are very clean!! so wont need cleaning for quite some time). This allows the coating to fully cure and harden without any interference. After this initial curing period, you can clean your windows as you normally would, with a few small exceptions. We advise using a wet soft microfibre cloth for cleaning, then a dry microfibre cloth. We advice not ti use any cleaning solution, just warm water is best ti use.

It is crucial to avoid ammonia-based cleaners (like many common store-bought window sprays), abrasive powders, or any rough, scratchy materials or scrapers. These can damage the surface of the coating. Following these simple steps will ensure your THERMAL Glass Coat continues to provide excellent solar control and insulation for your Hawkes Bay home for many years, keeping your view crystal clear and your home protected.

This is a vital consideration, particularly here in Hawkes Bay with Napier's world-renowned Art Deco heritage. We are very familiar with these requirements. The great advantage of our THERMAL Glass Coat is that it is virtually invisible from the inside once applied, Sometimes it may add a slight blue tint it if the window glass already has a slightly blue tint. Unlike dark or reflective films that can drastically alter a building's appearance, our coating is designed to preserve the original look of the glass. This makes it an ideal solution for heritage-listed and character homes, as it typically does not fall under the same restrictions as more visible modifications. It provides modern thermal performance and 99.9% UV protection without compromising the architectural integrity that makes Napier so unique.

While our standard clear coating is almost always acceptable, it is still the homeowner's responsibility to check for any specific covenants or heritage overlays on their property. For most residential applications in Napier, Hastings, Haewkes Bay, this is not an issue. However, if you live in a building with a very strict body corporate or in a highly protected heritage zone, it's always wise to confirm.

We pride ourselves on a process that is both efficient and minimally disruptive to your daily life. For a standard-sized three-bedroom home in the Hawkes Bay area, our professional team can typically complete the entire installation within a day and a half. Larger or more complex projects, such as those with unusually shaped or hard-to-reach windows, might extend into a second day, but we will always provide a clear timeline with your initial quote. We work room by room, ensuring that we minimize the impact on your household routine as much as possible.

Our THERMAL Glass Coat product is a low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) solution, which means it is safe but it does have a strong odour during application. Most clients compare it to the smell of finger nail polish or latex paint, and it dissipates very quickly once the area is ventilated. By the time we have packed up and left your property it will only take another couple of hours for the smell to disapate. There are no harsh chemical smells or long-lasting fumes to worry about once we can open doors and windows.
We do need to have the rooms as still as possible while we are working to keep dust and insects to a minimum until the coating is 'touch dry'

One of the primary benefits of choosing THERMAL Glass Coat over traditional adhesive films is its durability and longevity. Our liquid-applied coating forms a durable chemical bond with the glass, becoming an integral part of the window itself. It will not peel, bubble, crack, it does have a 10 year warranty against bubbling, cracking and peeling. We have been applying the coating to windows in New Zealand for over 10 years now and there has not been any issue at all with the coating breaking down, you can simply enjoy the benefits of reduced energy bills, enhanced comfort, and 99.9% UV protection without worrying about future upkeep. The 'maintenance' is simply the gentle cleaning we recommend, which is no different than how you would ideally care for any high-quality window. It's a 'set and forget' solution that provides lasting value for your Hawkes Bay property.

Almost, in fact, older, single-pane windows are where our product delivers some of the most dramatic and noticeable improvements. These windows, common in many beautiful character homes throughout Hastings, Napier, and rural Hawkes Bay, are notoriously poor insulators. Applying THERMAL Glass Coat is an ideal way to upgrade their thermal performance significantly, providing a cost-effective alternative to double glazing without needing to replace the original, character-defining frames. The coating essentially adds a thermal barrier to the existing glass, reducing heat loss in winter and blocking solar heat gain in summer.

Our coating can be applied to most types of glass, including single-pane, double-pane, unfortunately not laminated, or wired glass, consultation is recommended for highly textured surfaces). The liquid application process allows it to conform perfectly to most surfaces creating a seamless layer. This versatility makes it the perfect solution for upgrading the diverse range of window types found across Hawkes Bay homes and businesses, from modern builds to historic properties.

The curing process is an important final stage where the coating achieves its ultimate hardness and clarity. A couple of hours after the application, the coating is 'touch dry,' but it will continue to cure for a period of time. The full curing process for THERMAL Glass Coat typically takes around 14 to 30 days, depending on the season and the amount of direct sunlight the windows receive. It's a passive process that requires no action from you, but we do have one important restriction during this time: please do not touch for about 2 days or clean the interior surface of the glass for the first 30 days.

Touching, pushing, or attempting to clean the glass during this period can leave marks or compromise the final finish. It's especially important to keep children or pets from touching the glass. After the 30-day period, the coating will be cured quite durable. Fully curable it is more durable than standard films but not quite as hard as glass so does need to be treated with some care, but it will not mark under normal conditions. Gentle cleaning as per our care instructions are recommended. You can, of course, operate your windows and window coverings as normal about 3 - 4 hours after the application is completed. The only restriction is to avoid contact with the coated surface itself while it works its magic.

This is a concern we hear often, as no one in Hawkes Bay wants to compromise our beautiful views, whether it's a rolling countryside, manicured vineyard, the hills of Te Mata Peak, or the sea along Marine Parade. You'll be pleased to know that our coating is designed to enhance your view, not detract from it. It often makes colours appear more vibrant and details outside look sharper and clearer.

Think of it like a high-quality pair of polarized sunglasses for your home. It filters out the 'visual noise' without darkening the room or changing the colour balance of the light. Our THERMAL Glass Coat maintains optical clarity, so you can enjoy your stunning Hawkes Bay scenery with more comfort and richness than before.