Hi, Current technology allows from 0 (zero) rays (basically this is a mirror; can't see through, like the one way mirror for interrogation rooms) to 5% (barely shaded). In some states, the law prohibits motorized vehicles to have tinting beyond a certain %. There is a device that measures this. The same tinting is available for windows in the home. I'm not sure many people would want 100% protection (mirror)! Such large windows might not look good with blinds either (another solution), but tinting can help. I had a client with these big windows who said "I'll just get it refinished in 20 years...". Maybe that's the best solution for those with deep pocket. Jim Busby ________________________________ From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Amadeus Piano [amadeuspiano at comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 4:41 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: [pianotech] Piano cover/ sun protection Hello all, Is anyone aware of any sort of system to cover grands to protect from sun other that those that completely cover the piano? Something that might provide protection for the grand lid, but not completely cover the piano, that allows the piano to be displayed and played? I have a customer with a new Mason & Hamlin A that sits in a large room with many large, tall windows. The climate control is good; additionally, the piano has a DC system installed. The room doesn’t get unusually hot but she is concerned that the sun hitting the piano so fully through the windows might harm the case finish. She mentioned a friend, with the same issue, who had a “cover” of some type provided to her by her tuner. But this cover, supposedly, only covered the lid-top. I think the obvious answer is to drape the windows or move the piano. I’m worried about uneven fading if just the top is covered. But I thought I’d run it past you guys to see if there might be some solution I’m not aware of. But if she persists in a solution like the one she has in mind, is there a source for this sort of cover—or does she simply need to purchase some sort of large doily or mat? (This I’ve seen before). I can only find covers that *completely* cover the piano in the Schaff cat. Thanks in advance, Gary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20090810/779f0a18/attachment.htm>
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