Instead of these shades, which block view and seem like would trap heat in summer ( worked for a company that sold a version that had big vent on top for that reason).....how about either mirrors, or better yet some mirror one-way film on frame, that would be mounted on arms, and be same size as window.In summer it would be more or less like pic but would have gap on top, probably rest the nose a few inches above top of window for full shade but still have big gap. Then winter have "shades" rotate down so it reflects extra sun up through window onto inside ceiling.Being same size as window, could also serve as storm shutters or extra insulation.Arms maybe similar to an adjustable drafting table. Would only need to reset to new position 2x a year, and could be two fixed positions.
They're called awnings. They were used to keep the sun off the windows back when monolithic glazing was common and not only provided relief from solar heat gain, they also provided protection from weather around the window. You'd be surprised how many people fuck up flashing these things.There are glass treatments that do something like what you describe, and are available from any reputable window manufacturer since they all buy their glass from Cardinal, anyway. This is usually what's done in new construction. However, there's a big difference between having a 0.25 SHGC from low-e coatings and having 0 SHGC because the sun is just not hitting the window.Your idea for just putting mirrors out as awnings is retarded for multiple reasons.>glare>hail>moisture desilvering the glassGo find a contractor and ask their opinion on this shit so he can go into better detail why you're being stupid.
>>2948114These block almost all solar heat gain, increase security, and provide views through holes or screens.
