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Window Awnings,
Solar screens, Shades, Shutters, Window Films and Blinds
Devices as awnings, window films, solar screens, shades and blinds are
important elements to shade and cooling a house and to reduce
air conditioning costs.
Awnings
There is now a complete line of retractable and fixed awnings for decks, patios, terraces, windows and doorways.
And these
devices can easily pay for themselves through energy savings.
See, for details:
Basics on awnings
Window Films/Tints
Solar films (also known as window films or window tints)
are a proven low-cost method for reducing cooling bills.
Typically, window films are attached to the interior of existing
windows, skylights or glass doors.
See, for more information:
Window films
Solar Screens
Exterior mounted solar screens also stop the sun’s radiation before it enters home,
reducing sun glare and UV rays. Exterior mounted solar screens may indeed be very effective and
decrease inside temperatures by some degrees.
Modern retractable solar screens - with their many colours,
including custom painted... - may harmoniously blend to your
house’s exterior. And they may be stored in protective casements when not in use
and do not reduce outdoor vision.
Just choose the right manufacturer and dealer. They offer very
different options and written warranties.
Shades, Blinds and Shutters
Shades, blinds and shutters offer beauty and light control…
They allow less glare and important UV protection, but sometimes
aren't very effective as cooling devices.
Yet you should consider them, mainly those installed exteriorly.
These ones may effectively reduce heat
transfer from outdoors, adding comfort and reducing AC bills.
Internal shade devices as blinds and
curtains aren’t as effective as external ones. They do not
prevent heat that passes through the windows’ glass. To get the best
performance from curtains and blinds make them opaque, of light
colour or with reflective properties.
Choose carefully. There are many options.
And don't forget:
external
devices should be designed to allow shade in summer but not in
winter. To achieve it, fixed devices should take into account
the height of the window and the angles of the sun.
See: Window Shades
See:
Energy Efficient Windows
for you county, state or country
Replace old windows by
advanced energy efficient windows
Solar protection
Passive cooling
Pergolas
House Shade, Trees and
Shrubs
Windbreaks
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