Adjustable shading options

Adjustable shading options

Adjustable shading provides flexibility. It can be especially useful where you need to deal with low-angle morning or evening sun.

External shading options stop the sun getting to your windows at all - these will keep your home cooler, but thick thermal-lined curtains can still be effective, especially with a window open to let the heat back out.

Adjustable shading options include:

• manually-adjustable louvres
• shutters
• thick thermal-lined curtains
• sliding screens
• retractable awnings and sails
• removable shades that can be taken down at the end of summer.

Adjustable shading may be combined with fixed eaves or pergolas to provide deep shade in summer, but allow winter sun into these areas.

Actively adjust your shading to keep your home cool. For example, if you have curtains:

• adjust east-facing curtains to keep out all morning sun but open them in the afternoon to let in some light
• close west-facing curtains and blinds to keep out hot afternoon sun
• if you'll be out all day in summer, leave the curtains closed.