Better is to catch the sun before that happens.
Exterior window shades diy.
Remember when john mused about who would win the bathroom race he wanted to frame out the mirror and i was on the diy window shade train here.
Interior blinds help but not the solution.
See close up video of how the 3m adhesive snaps attach to window frames how the shade material easily pops onto pins and see the finished installation with caps in place.
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.
At last an exterior window shade that will not only do a great job to help cool your house but will do it for years and years without the material cracking or discolouring.
We got the fabric at an outlet called mary jo s a while back here s an affiliate link to it on amazon for folks in other areas.
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Coolaroo exterior roller shades block heat and glare coolaroo exterior roller shades block heat and glare while increasing daytime privacy.
Shade screen video shows homes with exterior solar blinds on windows of all sizes including arched windows and do it yourself installation.
The following example is based on a 1 83m 6 x 1 83m 6 square blind.
How to make an exterior window shade.
Use in outdoor living areas to reduce sun exposure and filter late afternoon glare.
Our optical grade exterior sun shades installed on your home will pay for themselves in reduced air.
Interior blinds are best for privacy but aren t best for preventing the convection effect of sun blasting inside and heating your home.