How To Shade Windows From Sun

To frost your windows first tape off the window frame to protect it from the paint.

How to shade windows from sun.

Like a tinted window film spraying the window glass with frost spray paint is an easy cost effective way to block some sun while still letting a bit of light shine through. South facing windows can be shaded with overhangs that will block the high summer sun but allow the low winter sun to shine in and provide passive solar heating when its wanted. They can reduce solar heat gain in the summer by up to 68 on south facing windows and 77 on west facing windows says the u s. Awnings also block direct ultraviolet uv radiation that can damage upholstery and they protect the window assembly from the weather.

Frost the window with spray paint to block just a bit of sun. In addition to their cooling effect they can be very attractive provide shelter from wind and snow and enhance the appearance of your home increasing its resale value if and when you decide to sell. Overhangs do not work for east or west facing windows since the sun is low in the sky when shining on the east and faces of the house. Awnings are probably the most common exterior treatment to shade exterior windows and with good reason.

Any fixed awning made from fiberglass or aluminum may vibrate slightly or. Even though the windows are double paned the windows the shades and the room really heat up by early evening. We brain stormed how best to insulate the windows cheaply and came up with several ideas.