Blocking The Sun From Coming In My Windows?
To block heat gain through windows consider solar screens or solar grates. Other options are awnings or shutters. For serious savings focus your effort exterior to the window glass. Once the infrared portion of sunlight penetrates the window it is already part...
Blocking The Sun From Coming In My Windows?
If you like dark rooms a reflective surface mounted internally will produce energy savings. For a cool and bright solution, consider solar grates. If moderate darkening is OK, consider solar screens. Grates are 80% open and produce a bright room with only the...
Blocking The Sun From Coming In My Windows?
Tinting can reduce heat gain. It can also wrinkle or bubble and it can also produce a hot window, sometimes known to fail from heat stress. The film will also block heat in the winter so part of the summer savings are given back in the cold months. Films are...
Blocking The Sun From Coming In My Windows?
Nice work, Joan. Sounds like you manufactured and installed an external awning. Be sure to seal the plywood so it doesnt warp or buckle. Consider removing or rotating it out of the sunlight path for winter savings from the free heating.
