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.
Overhang window roof shade.
Protect your home with overhangs and shades.
Base case with overhang extending 30 of window height and fin extending 30 of window height.
If the roof overhang is not big enough then the only way to protect these windows doors and entryways is by recessing them into the thick exterior wall or by installing special casing and flashing for each door or entryway.
No i just made the overhangs wide enough to provide the extra shade.
In general roof overhangs offer an effective solution for how to protect windows doors and entryways.
Putting all of these factors into consideration when designing a roof overhang can be quite confusing.
Oct 12 2018 explore second son woodworks s board overhang roofs awnings on pinterest.
And also to protect exterior walls doors and windows from rainwater while keeping the foundation dry.
3 mm clear single glazed with exterior shade or 6 mm reflective double glazed.
Overhangs are a key part of any home s design.
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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.
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Base case with overhang extending 30 of window height.
Do not undervalue their importance.
Base case with overhang extending 100 of window height.
Using sketchup i just fiddled around with the overhang width window size and vertical placement until i got the desired shading effect.