Shading Windows

SHADING WINDOWS

WINDOWS ON THE EAST OR WEST

• Awning blind - Cut out 70% of the heat and easily lifted up to enjoy the natural light when the sun is off the window
• Roller Shutters - provide insulation and noise control as well as shading.
• Window tinting - cut the heat by 50% but reduces light all year around.
• Small tree, large shrub or a pergola with a vine outside of the windows - Deciduous varieties will drop their leaves to let in the winter sun. Planting can cut 60% of the summer heat from the window
• Simply hanging shade cloth from the outside of the window frame

WINDOWS ON THE NORTH

• Add fixed awnings where there are no eaves
• Add shade sails to protect paved areas from the summer sun - paving heats up and continues to transfer heat to the house at night.