Overhang Window Roof Shade

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Overhang window roof shade.

Overhangs are a key part of any home s design. Roof overhangs for summer shade and moisture protection. They are critical to shade windows from undesired solar heat. In general roof overhangs offer an effective solution for how to protect windows doors and entryways.

No i just made the overhangs wide enough to provide the extra shade. The following snips show shading at noon on april 16 june 21 september 1 december 1 and february 1. Using sketchup i just fiddled around with the overhang width window size and vertical placement until i got the desired shading effect. 3 mm clear single glazed with exterior shade or 6 mm reflective double glazed.

See more ideas about door overhang door awnings window awnings. Base case with overhang extending 30 of window height and fin extending 30 of window height. Putting all of these factors into consideration when designing a roof overhang can be quite confusing. Do not undervalue their importance.

For example if the roof s overhang does not shade the window during the hottest hours of the day direct and reflected sun light will heat the interior. Base case with overhang extending 30 of window height. And also to protect exterior walls doors and windows from rainwater while keeping the foundation dry. The size of the window width and height and the window s relationship to the roof the space above the window influences the direct and indirect gain of solar heat.

Base case with overhang extending 100 of window height.