Need to tone down skylight for summer
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JAYBURN
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We recently replaced a skylight shade & mistakenly neglected to choose a darkening shade. We like the extra light, but worry that in the heat of summer it will be unbearable hot, and cause a spike in air conditioning costs. Is there something we can use to apply to the inside of the skylight itself to reflect the sun?
9 answers
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two small tension rods and one sheer door panel,, this lets in filtered light and reflects the heat
Sharon Cook
on Mar 04, 2016
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have window film put on. will blook sun but let in light, no shade needed.
Pat
on Mar 04, 2016
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I used 2 small inexpensive tension rods from the drapery section at Target to suspend a sheer white "curtain" that I made to fit up inside the skylight opening. I take it down in winter when the extra heat and light is welcome.
Sharonhull
on Mar 04, 2016
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I'm not sure what kind of sky light you have, but you could check out greenhouse supplies. They have everything from metallic film, shade cloth or white paint that filters in summer, peels off in winter.
Cindy Thomas
on Mar 05, 2016
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Window film works great or you can get Gallery Glass Window color. Super easy to apply, just apply with a paint brush. I purchased mine at Michaels.
Paula
on Mar 05, 2016
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You can do a remote controlled (or manual) hanging roman shade....Use a small motor and hide it with decorative trim. The shade can be changed out seasonally
Bobbie Littlefield
on Mar 05, 2016
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Havent done it yet, but have been looking for a product to apply to skylight rather than layer another shade on. This seems to be it. Thanks so much.
JAYBURN
on Mar 05, 2016
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Jayburn, did you go back to where you purchased your shade to see if they would make an exchange ? Tell them what happened I bet they will accommodate you. If they will not take an exchange maybe they could help with something you can attach to the existing shade temporarily? They might have a solution. Good luck.
Leslie
on Mar 05, 2016
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A big-box hardware store will sell rolls of sun-blocking window film; the one we got was manufactured by Gila. It sticks to the inside of your window and blocks heat/fading sunlight.
LouiseM
on Mar 06, 2016
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