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Old 05-07-12, 11:11 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by lucerne96 View Post
Best solution to reduce heat gain:

Install a louvered shutter or put a roll down blind on the OUTSIDE of the window. Once the light has passed the insulation envelope, its too late, you have heat inside the house. You must think about stopping the heat BEFORE it passes thru the insulation envelope.


You could also use a pergola or plant a deciduous tree!
All good points!

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