An outside shade can keep a home cool. It stops strong sun before it hits glass. Sun can heat rooms through windows. An awning is a small roof over a window. Outside screens can also give shade. These things can lower heat from the sun. (energy.gov)
Imagine Mika’s kitchen on a hot day. Morning sun shines at the window. Before work, she closes the outside shade. The kitchen gets light, but less direct sun. When she comes home, the room feels cooler. Her air conditioner may do less work. On cool days, she opens the shade again.










