7: Reduce Solar Heat
Reduce solar heat in your mobile home.
Sunlight coming in through the windows in your manufactured home is a major contributor to cooling bills in many areas of the country. Trees and other foliage can be very effective in shading a manufactured home, but there are other relatively simple options available to reduce the heat while maintaining views. Blocking sunlight has other benefits, including less fading of furniture and carpets, more comfortable temperatures in rooms with large windows, and less glare.
According to an article Bob Vila’s website, there are several to reduce solar heat. Shades or blinds will block sunlight and the heat from entering windows. Another method to block solar heat is by way of coatings and films on the window glass.
The following are the percentages of the radiant energy that different types of internal shading devices transmit, reflect, or absorb:
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