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.
How to shade windows from sun.
Overhangs do not work for east or west facing windows since the sun is low in the sky when shining on the east and faces of the house.
To frost your windows first tape off the window frame to protect it from the paint.
They can reduce solar heat gain in the summer by up to 68 on south facing windows and 77 on west facing windows says the u s.
Awnings also block direct ultraviolet uv radiation that can damage upholstery and they protect the window assembly from the weather.
Frost the window with spray paint to block just a bit of sun.
We have a swamp cooler and a ceiling fan in this room but it s an uphill battle against that hot sun.
Even though the windows are double paned the windows the shades and the room really heat up by early evening.
We brain stormed how best to insulate the windows cheaply and came up with several ideas.
Window awnings can be retractable or fixed and made from sun resistant fabric fiberglass or aluminum.
Any fixed awning made from fiberglass or aluminum may vibrate slightly or.
Awnings reduce glare without affecting views too much and they block up to 90 of solar heat gain on south facing windows before the heat can come through the window.