How can I block out sunlight from the windows without any suspicion?

People are beginning to understand that home owners who cover their window(s) with panda film are mostly likely cannabis growers... well in U.K. anyway.
So what is an ideal way of blocking the sunlight from entering the room without blocking the windows?

Put blinds in the window. Then cover behind the blinds. you can put some little things in the window sill as well to make it look more regular...

they sell mirror tint to block out light(home Depot) behind that use the panda film

thats what i use

iloveit said:

People are beginning to understand that home owners who cover their window(s) with panda film are mostly likely cannabis growers... well in U.K. anyway.
So what is an ideal way of blocking the sunlight from entering the room without blocking the windows?

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There are Black out curtains anything that says Black out. Say you work night and you want no light at all to get through. peace out Headband707

if you put in curtains then some blinds and little smalls it looks more natural reflective tint gets peoples hackles up I had a cunt neighbor drop a dime on me after she saw my reflective tint on a small w indow in my garage .

nephilthy said:

if you put in curtains then some blinds and little smalls it looks more natural reflective tint gets peoples hackles up I had a cunt neighbor drop a dime on me after she saw my reflective tint on a small w indow in my garage .

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I just use black out curtains

I just have my blinds pulled down, and closed. Then I have a blue sheet hanging in front of that.

I checked out side at night once in a while with my big light on, 400w hps. and It looks just as if I had the bed room light on or maybe a desk lamp.

i got myself black blind and they work good. im sure if i threw another black fabric over it it would be blocked 100% but i only need it to block out the nosey people

The way I do it is a blind with a curtain behind that and then sheetrock tacked on with caulking around the edges from the outside it looks perfect and you cannot see any light from outside with the lights on and dark outside.

thealien1111 said:

The way I do it is a blind with a curtain behind that and then sheetrock tacked on with caulking around the edges from the outside it looks perfect and you cannot see any light from outside with the lights on and dark outside.

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Thats sound quick & easy but what is "sheetrock"is it a insulation panel?

iloveit said:

Thats sound quick & easy but what is "sheetrock"is it a insulation panel?

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It is also called drywall by many or most.

iloveit said:

People are beginning to understand that home owners who cover their window(s) with panda film are mostly likely cannabis growers... well in U.K. anyway.
So what is an ideal way of blocking the sunlight from entering the room without blocking the windows?

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If your window does not have mini-blinds/venetian blinds install them. Then close them as tight as possible and put whatever sun blocking material over that so the mini-blinds/venetian blinds are between the glass and the sun blocking material so all anyone on the outside would see is the mini-blinds/venetian blinds. Or you can do the same with a conventional pull down type shade.
　
You do not have to have the sun blocking material right up against the glass so it can be seen from outside. You only have to seal the edges around the inside window trim for it to do the needed job.

It will only appear as if no lights are ever turned on in that room at night.


Sorry. I missed message #2 that said the same basic thing.

get black out blinds, my parents used to have it in their room cuz my dad worked nights 5 times a week... it's a multi layer blind system.... the outside level regular, the second "mid" level is ultrathick, and the third level is regular... they reach the floor flush and even include a little "wrap around" the edge of the windows so light doesn't sneak in the sides or bottom... they work great....

redivider said:

get black out blinds, my parents used to have it in their room cuz my dad worked nights 5 times a week... it's a multi layer blind system.... the outside level regular, the second "mid" level is ultrathick, and the third level is regular... they reach the floor flush and even include a little "wrap around" the edge of the windows so light doesn't sneak in the sides or bottom... they work great....

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I googled it but not sure which one is the official or "it" product could you finds me a pic from the web please?

Brick Top said:

If your window does not have mini-blinds/venetian blinds install them. Then close them as tight as possible and put whatever sun blocking material over that so the mini-blinds/venetian blinds are between the glass and the sun blocking material so all anyone on the outside would see is the mini-blinds/venetian blinds. Or you can do the same with a conventional pull down type shade.
　
You do not have to have the sun blocking material right up against the glass so it can be seen from outside. You only have to seal the edges around the inside window trim for it to do the needed job.

It will only appear as if no lights are ever turned on in that room at night.


Sorry. I missed message #2 that said the same basic thing.

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Ill be using the same window for intake so Im thinking:

window/blinds/panda film/insulation panel

Now Ill mount the ducting to the insulation but I got a feeling its going to create negative pressure within the gap.

Any ideas on how I could get around this?

Hmmmmmmm......I guess i'm high teck compared to you guys. i got old couch cushions stuffed in my window.

The Warlord said:

Hmmmmmmm......I guess i'm high teck compared to you guys. i got old couch cushions stuffed in my window.

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I'm high tech, too. I used a piece of cardboard.

If all else fails, go ghetto. Make sure you have some sort of window treatment on the windows ( mini blinds, curtains, window shades, something that looks normal from the outside) Then, take black garbage bags and and tape them together to make a tarp of sorts. Use 3M painters tape and tape the pieced garbage bags over the window treatment on the inside. If you've done it right, no light leaks and the neighbors think you always have the blinds closed.

DG

The Warlord said:

Hmmmmmmm......I guess i'm high teck compared to you guys. i got old couch cushions stuffed in my window.

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I like yours much better just grab some for filtering the joint and your all set lol peace out Headband 707

iloveit said:

Ill be using the same window for intake so Im thinking:

window/blinds/panda film/insulation panel

Now Ill mount the ducting to the insulation but I got a feeling its going to create negative pressure within the gap.

Any ideas on how I could get around this?

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I have plywood, with the outside face painted flat black, screwed to the window frame. I left the dark blue curtains in front of the plywood, be sure to leave the folds in the curtains so it looks natural. Theres a rectangular hole cut in the wood over the open side of the window. I built a vent box to mount to the plywood which covers the hole. My exhaust fan and air cooled hood both vent into the box and out the window.

I use the box to allow the cooler exhaust fan air to mix with hot air from the bulb before going out the window. My attempt at reducing my heat signature. The box also dampens out some of the fan noise too...