Stopping the sun from reaching your exterior window glass is just one step but an important step in cooling down your house and reducing your energy bills.
Sun shield for house windows.
Better is to catch the sun before that happens.
Sun shield solar screens resemble standard window screens except they block absorb and reflect up to 90 of the sun s radiant heat from entering the window.
3m window films let in the light you love while reflecting much of the sun s heat away from your home.
Summer gets its official start this week.
It is extremely uncomfortable in my room during the day due to the hot air stuck in my room.
Unprotected windows account for roughly 50 of the unwanted heat absorbed by an average house in summer so with that in mind here are some practical ways to protect your windows from heat gain and the sun s harmful uv rays.
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.
Coavas heat control window film 23 6in x 6 5ft non adhesive one way mirror solar film static cling sun blocking glare reduction anti uv window tint removable for home and office black 4 1 out of 5 stars 903.
The sun rises on the other side of the house and sets right on my rooms window which is a larger window for it is in the front of the house 2 story.
To frost your windows first tape off the window frame to protect it from the paint.
They reject up to 78 of solar heat and filter visible light.
At the same time they block up to 99 of harmful uv rays without blocking your view.
Interior blinds are best for privacy but aren t best for preventing the convection effect of sun blasting inside and heating your home.
I have 2 fans in my room and ac is rarely used due to its about to break haha.
3m window films let in the light you love while reflecting much of the sun s heat away from your home so you can stay cooler in the summer.
External shading is a far more effective cooling method than internal window coverings reducing heat gain by as much as 80 compared to just 20.
Early in the morning the sun can wake people up cutting short a good night s sleep.
They also reduce glare provide daytime privacy and block harmful uv rays from entering your home and damaging your furnishings carpets and floors.
I am looking for a heat sheild you would find in a car but for my window.
If you re planning a season full of backyard barbecues yard projects and a little light reading by.
For cold climates 3m thinsulate window films improve insulation to help keep warm air from escaping.
Frost the window with spray paint to block just a bit of sun.
Interior blinds help but not the solution.
During the day the sun can heat up a room causing air conditioning bills to go up all day the sun s rays can also fade your furniture and carpeting.