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Originally Posted by R.S.O'Donnell
What has worked the best for us is shading any window that gets sun on it. We use the awnings on those we can and snap-on sun shades on the rest.
Sun shades must be on the outside as Reflectix on the inside is all but useless as the glass and frames get too hot to touch unless covered entirely on the outside. There is a company around Quartzite that will come to you, measure, make and install them.
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I made my own using solar screen and the aluminum framing. They are attached using industrial velcro type self adhesive squares on the window glass.. Blocks 90% of the light and radiant head and uv rays. Was an easy project, just a bit time consuming. Have been in Galveston with a strong on shore breeze and they have been holding strong. You can still see out so it’s not like living in a cave. REALLY cuts down on heat coming through the glass. Big difference in cooling. Only takes a few minutes to put up. Cost me under $200 for materials. I have a lot of windows in this 5er.