Hey! Thanks for the response! Yes, apparently that is common with any windows that block 95%+ UV rays. Andersen has a comparison table that shows how much visibility is blocked based on the type of window you select: https://www.andersenwindows.com/options-and-accessories/glass-options/
Even the Low E/E-4 windows block some visibility you just don't notice it. I talked to a Seirra Pacific Windows salesperson that seemed very knowledgeable. He said the windows with UV protection do have a slight more tint than the regular Low E but you wouldn't really notice it even if you had some of both types of windows in your home unless they were installed right next to each other.
To be honest, I don't think I would mind a very slight, hardly noticeable tint of the Smart Sun windows (So long as it is really hardly noticeable. That's my concern). It also blocks some heat coming through the windows. I figure in the winter I will remove the screens which will allow more light to come through. I've learned that it's best to remove them in the winter anyway if you have casement windows to prevent condensation between the panes.
So, it probably sounds like I have all the answers right? Ha, ha! It's all good talking to sales people and reading info from the manufacturers, but I find info from REAL people that have lived with the product to be invaluable. Hopefully someone who actually has the Smart Sun windows will chime in.
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