Windows Tips 3 :Warm-Climate Windows Keep Heat Out

Illustration shows how a double-pane window with spectrally selective coatings prevents heat coming in from the outside and allows light to come inside.

Warm-Climate Windows Keep Heat Out
In the summertime, the sun shining through your windows heats up the room. Windows with low-e coatings on the glass reflect some of the sunlight, keeping your rooms cooler.

Warm-Climate Window Tips

Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house.
Close curtains on south- and west-facing windows during the day.
Install awnings on south- and west-facing windows.
Apply sun-control or other reflective films on south-facing windows to reduce solar gain.