Episode 16: Tinteaux, Jean, and the Garden District Fix

Tinteaux fired up the NOLA Window Cleaning & Tint company van—black and gold with Tintelligence™ decals gleaming in the late-afternoon sun. Jean slid into the passenger seat, sketchbook in hand and tint ready. They navigated down Prytania Street, engine humming a smooth jazz rhythm as they bounded toward Dumas Manor.

The EMAIL from Dumas Manor

Mrs. Dumas had emailed NOLA Window Cleaning & Tint in mild panic: her parlor’s French doors registered 125°F by mid-afternoon, wilting ferns and scorching beignets. Jean reviewed the floor plan with Tinteaux during their drive, noting ornate mullions and historic fixtures. By the time they pulled up beneath magnolia-draped oaks, the mission was clear.

Scouting Sun Angles & Film Specs

Jean and Tinteaux unpacked a portable spectrometer and a swatch deck inspired by streetcar hues. Together they mapped each window’s solar load:

• South-facing bay window: peak heat, needed Champagne Bronze for maximum rejection

• East stained-glass pane: delicate tones, ideal for UltraVision UV protection

• West gallery windows: harsh afternoon glare, perfect for anti-glare film

Each film was chosen to complement wrought-iron balconies and pastel shotgun houses.

The Installation Ballet

Under Jean’s creative direction and Tinteaux’s infrared guidance, the team performed a jazz-inspired choreography:

1. Wipe down each pane, banishing magnolia pollen and dust.

2. Precisely trim film panels to match intricate mullions.

3. Wet-tack, squeegee, and peel with Broadway flair.

Neighbors paused on their porches, captivated as the windows shifted from glare-filled glass to soft, bronze-toned lenses.

First Sip of Sweet Relief

By sunset, Mrs. Dumas settled into her Louis-style bergère with an iced café au lait—no squinting, no sweat, no fading linens. The parlor’s solar heat dropped by 28%, and her orchids perked back to life. Jean shared a triumphant nod with Tinteaux as she reviewed their perfect tint installation.

Crescent City Credits

With the job complete, Jean and Tinteaux climbed back into the company van, Tintelligence™ badge and sketchbook in tow. They cruised past gas-lit streets toward La Petite Grocery, ready to celebrate with pralines and plan their next conquest.

Stay tuned for the next Tinteaux & Jean adventure—will they tame the neon glare of Bourbon Street, or reinforce a City Park solarium against summer’s blaze? Wherever the heat strikes, the NOLA Window Cleaning & Tint van—and Jean’s creative vision—will be there.