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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 3:41:05 PM
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I have a front glass door that heats up so bad, I can't touch the inside door at all. Is there something like a film that I could put on there that would be removable for when we leave? This will also help lower cooling bills. Thanks. : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 4:43:12 PM
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Heather
I am not really sure; maybe go to lowe's or the home depo
they may have some suggestions
that may be a problem with our new home
The sun comes up over the mountain on the front porch and stays there till like 3 pm or so.
So, if you find out ; let me know hugs pinkroses
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 6:16:09 PM
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What we used for our skylights to help keep the sun out was automotive window tinting film. Make sure you get the darkest shade!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 6:24:45 PM
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Diana, is it removable?? Thanks.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 7:04:40 PM
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Heather,
We use a very lightweight emergency thermal blanket on our picture window in the living room. We got our blanket in the camping section at Walmart for about $3.00 or so my husband thinks. But I'm sure it could be found in most stores like that. It almost covers the whole window. It comes folded up in a small package. It lowers the afternoon temperature in our living room by 15 degrees or so. It's very sheer and is a silvery color, looks like a very lightweight foil and is filmy. We just tape it to the top of our window and let it hang down. I'm sure it has lowered our energy bill the past few summers.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
Edited by - Lainey on Apr 25 2009 7:05:31 PM |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 7:08:57 PM
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OHHHHHH!!!! Thanks Lainey. Do you Think I could Trim it to fit the door??? It is my front door but I don't care. I need some heat relief on this side. We get the hottest sun of the day in the afternoon and it BOILS!!! : O
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 7:37:09 PM
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I hate to recommend this for a front door but it did wonders for my windows that get the afternoon sun last summer. Aluminum foil. I know tacky to look at. I've heard wonderful things about window tinting too. I don't know how easy it is to take back off though. Good luck!
Melanie
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 7:53:03 PM
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Heather, yes, it can be folded for double cover or cut to size. It's really lightweight and can be taken down or put up in seconds. It kind of reminds me of a thin aluminum foil.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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SuzieQ
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Suzie
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 8:26:00 PM
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| Heather How are you doing? The offer for a lunch is still there. I finished school for this semester today and have a little free time. |
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