Diy Exterior Window Sun Shades. For wooden or plastic frames, it may be best to use a different method such as 3m command strips to ensure you don’t damage the window. But if your backyard gets baked by the sun, you might find that a few minutes are all you want to spend out there!
Exterior solar shades work best in climates where it’s warm year round. We got the fabric at an outlet called mary jo’s a while back (here’s an affiliate link to it on amazon for folks in other areas). The following example is based on a 1.83m (6’) x 1.83m (6’) square blind.
You can use window treatments for purely decorative purposes to enhance your décor, but don’t forget the functionality;
We got the fabric at an outlet called mary jo’s a while back (here’s an affiliate link to it on amazon for folks in other areas). These shades attach to the exterior of your home just like a custom awning. The ifit shade is cordless, which is complete child safe and is certified for the best for kids program. I purchased black foam board from hobby lobby so there was no need to do both sides ( my window has black tint on it).