cooling devices

Devices like awnings, shades, solar screens and blinds are effective means to shade and cooling your home, reducing air conditioning bills.

Awnings

The market is currently offering many types of retractable and fixed awnings for decks, patios, terraces, windows and doorways. These devices can easily pay for themselves through energy savings.

See, for details: Basics on awnings

Shades, Blinds and Shutters

Shades, blinds and shutters offer beauty and light control… They allow less glare and important UV protection, but their effectiveness varies widely.

See: Window Shades

Solar Screens and Window Films/Tints

Exterior mounted solar screens are very effective cooling devices, allowing lower cooling bills.

Solar films (also known as window films or window tints) are also a very similar 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