Hello -
I am testing this non-MPG Coroplast mod right now. It is intended for a first story, West facing window that can't be shaded with overhangs :
Outside
Inside (Diffused Lighting)
I did it like this :
1 - Cut Coroplast to fit over the outside window.
2 - Make sure there is some metal on the window frame that will attach to magnets (not aluminum, which is common in window frames). In my example, I had to create little metal tabs that I folded over the aluminum framed bug screens.
3 - Epoxy powerful Neodymium magnets *into* coroplast panel to match the "magnetic points" on the outside window frame. Since the coroplast is just like cardboard, the magnets will have plastic layer on the front and back.
4 - Put on when sun starts to come through window.
Benefits :
- 100% Reversible.
- Lightweight. As long as the window isn't too big, the magnets are enough to hold the cover on the window.
- Lightweight. It is easy/low maintenance to put on and off.
- Safe. If there is a wind powerful enough to yank it off, it will just fall to
the ground without hurting anything.
- Allows ambient light through, while keeping the sun from getting in. Stops the sun on the OUTSIDE, where it needs to be stopped.
- Improveable. Could have aluminum/reflective sheath in situations where it wouldn't reflect onto the neighbors.
CarloSW2