How to protect the balcony from the sun with your own hands. How to close windows from the sun: reflective and mirror films, curtains, blinds

The sun shining through the window can not only add positive emotions and give a feeling of spring, but also deliver big problems.

Therefore, in our article we will consider how to close windows from the sun, which option will be the most optimal for your window.

In fact, there are quite a few such coatings, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. They differ in price, design performance, principle of operation and many other properties, including the quality of closing the room from the sun.

Sunscreen films

One of the most popular protective window coverings is window film. Let's take a look at its main benefits.

1. It provides a pleasant coolness of the room on especially hot days.
2. Helps to prevent burnout of the interior of your room.
3. Provides no glare on the screen, which is very important when working on a computer or watching TV.
4. Makes it difficult to view your premises from the street, thus ensuring privacy.
5. With additional air conditioning of the premises, your electricity costs are significantly reduced.
6. If you use sunscreen on windows, it will not only give you additional sun protection, but also increase the impact properties of the window, as well as reduce the likelihood of injury when broken.
7. The use of solar films will allow you to save on electricity in the autumn-winter period, as heat losses are reduced by 20-40%.
8. The fire resistance of this material is also important when using it. After all, protective coatings, on the one hand, significantly delay the moment of a thermal explosion, and on the other hand, they break quite easily with inside, do not contain toxic substances and are therefore safe when melted. Films of the second class of fire resistance are used for fire safety at especially critical facilities.
9. Another positive feature is that the reflective film on the windows can reflect magnetic radiation. This property will not allow radio listening to your premises.

As you can see, the advantages of using such protective coatings there are a lot on windows, which makes their use popular among users.

Note!

The main disadvantage of the protective film is the impossibility of increasing the access of light to the room in cloudy weather.

After all, for example, the curtain can simply be moved away, but such an operation cannot be carried out with a film.

Types of sun protection films

Let's take a look at the four main types.

1. Inner mirror film. Mirror film for internal windows is installed in the space between the windows or on the glass from the side of the room. They come in different colors and are made with different degrees of light penetration.
2. External mirror film. It is installed on the outer side of the window and has an additional function of protecting the room from impact. It is usually produced in two colors - light and dark metallic.
3. Spatter. Dear upscale protective films, installed from the inside of the room and manufactured according to special technologies.
4. Combined films, which perform the function of protection and sun protection and differ from the second option by focusing on anti-shock loads.

Installation methods

There are three options. The most common is the installation of a film coating on the inside of the window. The second option is to install the film in the space between the windows. Such an installation scheme is carried out during the production of the window at the factory. And the third option is to mount the film on the outside of the window. For each of these methods, it is necessary to consult a specialist and, in addition, it is necessary to take into account the sanitary and epidemiological standards of coatings.

Sun protection film technology

If you are going to apply a sun screen on a window in the form of a film, then you must follow these recommendations.

1. Wash the window thoroughly detergent and remove all possible traces of paint or glue. The surface must be absolutely clean and without visible defects.
2. Take measurements of the window and cut the film according to the values ​​obtained. This operation must be carried out with a blade or a sharply sharpened knife.
3. Lubricate the surface of the window soapy water, and on a wet surface, start applying the film. This process must be carried out from above, gradually descending and simultaneously smoothing out all the bumps and bubbles. Smoothing must be done with plastic.
4. If you mount the film on a window with sunny side, then it should be maximum density within 30-60 microns.

Film application

Curtains

If you want your room to look cozy, chic and at the same time protect from the sun's rays, then you need to hang curtains from the sun on the windows. It is clear that this design element is more expensive and difficult to install, because in order to hang curtains, you need to install more cornices, which is a rather laborious task, which also carries an additional financial burden.

Note!

Correctly selected sun blinds to your interior will give it extra chic and complement the necessary design.

Using sun blinds, you get another advantage over film covering - the ability to open them in cloudy weather, thereby allowing natural light into the room.

Types of curtains

There are a huge number of types of curtains, which are not enough to describe three articles, but the main ones should be named: classic ones using tulle; Italian without full extension; curtains with a lining that does not allow the fabric to fade and protects against moisture; French, having separate sections. It is clear that the use of curtains is more widely used in apartments, but this does not make their use less popular.

Blinds

Another popular type of sunscreen is. When installing them, you need to consider that they come in several types. If we consider by the type of installation of the closing element, then they are:

1. Horizontal.
2. Vertical.
3. Roll.
4. Pleated, reminiscent of a folded accordion.
5. Photoblinds, which are vertical blinds, but bearing a certain image. It can be done both front and back. reverse side.
6. Japanese type. The appearance of Japanese blinds resembles a plain screen. They are used both on windows and as a partition between rooms.

Blinds on windows

By material

In addition, blinds can be divided according to the type of material used for their manufacture. They are:

1. Thread.
2. Fabric.
3. Multiimpressive.
4. Plastic.
5. Wooden.
6. Bamboo.

Other sunscreens

In addition to the main types listed sunscreens, there are several others. For example, solar foil is sometimes used to hide a room not only from the sun's rays, but also from everything that is done outside or inside. Therefore, this option is best used only in exceptional cases, or if you want to completely isolate yourself from outside world. There are also protective screens that, when closed, look like rolls hidden in a box above the window, and after opening they go down to the window.

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31.5.2016, 18:56

Greetings. How can I close the windows on the balcony of the apartment from the sun, otherwise I’ll boil. Only foil foam came to mind. Maybe there is some kind of film for pasting glass?

31.5.2016, 20:05

Do you hate air conditioning?

31.5.2016, 20:34

Yes. I dislike him. But, thanks for the option, I did not even think.

31.5.2016, 20:42

Michaela

31.5.2016, 22:20

And the blinds?

31.5.2016, 23:48

Michaela I made food foil, which is sold in rolls in ordinary stores.

Wet the glass with plain water and the foil sticks well.

thanks, I'll try.

We need a temporary option, for 1-2 years and only 2 glasses, so the blinds seem redundant, but thanks for the option, maybe in the future. A lot of dust is flying off the road. The blinds will quickly get dirty and they still close the view ... you will have to think about it.

Straw blinds! Outdoor installation - increases efficiency! Checked on personal experience in the conditions of the sunny side (from noon to sunset) of the 4th floor!

they still close the review.

Wet the glass with plain water and the foil sticks well.
thanks, I'll try.

Automotive window film.

Paint over)))

Plywood hammer))

nail a bar under it to make a canopy of fabric on the outside of the door, when you don’t need to twist it up and fix it with a rope since there is absolutely no money for modern solutions)) Fast, simple, for nothing)))

Do you think the foil does not close the review at all !?

It meant that a temporary solution is required, which can be removed. Blinds in this case will be used a small percentage of the time, and are much more expensive.

The foil will still let light through. And the balcony will also warm up due to the brick, which warms up in the summer. We need such external blinds, so that not only the window is closed, but also brickwork. Or an air conditioner, but with it the child can get sick.

The goal of the whole idea is to keep the balcony from heating up. If the light is reflected, then the heating will decrease. Foil and holgated foam seems to me in this case the best way. Costs a little, easy to install and remove. Foam in this regard is easier, as it can be used repeatedly. Foil only for 1 time.
Blinds outside are more difficult to install and it is not entirely clear how to open and close them. Blinds inside will collect dust and dirt.
Closing the balcony from the sun is required to place a child there up to six months.

It meant that a temporary solution is required, which can be removed. Blinds in this case will be used a small percentage of the time, and are much more expensive.

do as I drew you from the inside, there is nothing freer and easier instead of a rag, you can use any)

do as I drew you from the inside, there is nothing freer and easier instead of a rag, you can use any)

The foil will still let light through. And the balcony will also warm up due to the brick, which warms up in the summer.

The cloth will heat up and collect dust. On each window, manually twisting a rag to the very ceiling (2.5 meters) is inconvenient.
Freer and easier to use foil foam, fixed in 4 places with pieces of crepe.

foil foam will definitely not let light through. I don't think foil should either. The brick that is outside (I have a brick, if anything) I will not close, but inside the balcony it should not heat up if the sun does not hit. Now the situation is such that it is hotter on the balcony than in the room.

Did you come here to ask or tell us how to? I repeat the last one again, take your film and do as I drew the crepe, you can leave it at the checkout as a gift) And if there are no hands, torture your ass with crepe, adhesive tape, plasticine and other crap)))

Straw blinds!

I will clarify - not straw blinds, but straw roller blinds!

Blinds outside are more difficult to install and it is not entirely clear how to open and close them.

They are easy to install - with self-tapping screws to the window frame, the same simple thing opens - you pull the rope and they roll up!

foil foam will definitely not let light through. I don't think foil should either. The brick that is outside (I have a brick, if anything) I will not close, but inside the balcony it should not heat up if the sun does not hit. Now the situation is such that it is hotter on the balcony than in the room.

If the film does not transmit light, then there will be darkness in your apartment. It will only block a certain percentage of the light. The brick will also heat up inside if light from outside hits it, since it has thermal conductivity. On the balcony, the masonry goes in one row and warms up quickly enough, it does not have time to cool down overnight, so it will still be hotter on the balcony than in the apartment, even if you stick some kind of film on the windows.

If the film does not transmit light, then there will be darkness in your apartment. It will only block a certain percentage of the light. The brick will also heat up inside if light from outside hits it, since it has thermal conductivity. On the balcony, the masonry goes in one row and warms up quickly enough, it does not have time to cool down overnight, so it will still be hotter on the balcony than in the apartment, even if you stick some kind of film on the windows.

Therefore, it makes sense to close 2 panes (50% of the total area) and see what changes. Light will suffice. The main heating comes from the brick, which is located inside the balcony, outside it is blown by the wind and cools, and inside the balcony it is like a battery, the effect is like in a greenhouse.

Advised thermal insulation film for windows.
It is transparent and retains ultraviolet, which seems to heat objects inside the balcony. It will not be scary to leave the child under the sun. The question is how much does it cost and where is it sold. It will be useful both in summer and winter.

Do you hate air conditioning?

Air conditioning costs money and eats electricity.

foil foam will definitely not let light through.

The one I tried misses 20 percent. But still the effect is good. I don't know how it is with durability.

The main heating comes from the brick, which is located inside the balcony, outside it is blown by the wind and cools, and inside the balcony it is like a battery, the effect is like in a greenhouse.

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The film will not save you from this. A brick that is the same inside and out. If it's hot outside and the brick is in the sun, the wind won't cool it.

even if so exterior bricks wind will not cool. But the film is designed to prevent the sun's energy from heating the bricks inside the balcony. In this way, it is possible to reduce the heating rate of the balcony and possibly reduce the temperature inside. In the morning on the street, in those places where the sun has not yet had time to get, it is quite cool. It was thought that having protected from the sun stream, you can create a shadow on the balcony.
Brick has low thermal conductivity.
It turned out that a colleague has been using such a film for several years. He says that there is an effect, it is not expensive. I will try to buy and try.

In Magnit, the film is sold for windows from the sun, though I don’t know how much it helps.

we'll check it out, thanks.

I also have a loggia of 6 meters facing southeast. The sun shines from sunrise to 2 in the afternoon somewhere. At the same time, I close the blinds at this time when open windows which do not transmit sunlight at all. And at the same time, it is still hotter on the balcony than in the apartment. So only air conditioning will save. You can probably put a mobile air conditioner on the balcony.

In Magnit, the film is sold for windows from the sun, though I don’t know how much it helps.

Bought. worth $20 discounted. 1 roll. 3 meters by 60 cm. Almost enough for 2 windows (windows 70 cm wide). In the morning, the effect is very felt, it has not yet warmed up. You can stick it beautifully, but then they say it's hard to tear it off. so fastened to the crepe. The film is translucent, it extinguishes heat well, behind it is almost the same as in full shade. So far very pleased with the result. I will do it in another room and on another balcony, I think that the effect will be, since all the windows are to the southeast and the whole apartment is heated.

Many owners of apartments and houses resort to methods of protecting windows from the sun mainly in the summer. When such long-awaited rays of the sun in winter, in summer bring discomfort to our homes, making it difficult to sleep in the morning and hide from the summer heat in the afternoon.

So that the summer sun does not turn the room into a real hell, there are several ways to protect

Therefore, at this time it is rare to find unprotected glass windows in apartments and houses, especially on the south side. Well, for those who did not have time to do this, we offer several ways to protect windows from the sun and give them short description. So, you can weaken the effect of sunlight by the following actions:

1. To tint windows:

2. Application of curtains and curtains for sun protection:

3. Use of blinds.

Window tinting with sun protection films

Glass tinting with solar mirror films is by far the most effective and aesthetic way to protect windows from the sun and is applied to the glass both during the manufacturing process and after its installation. The last step can be done with your own hands.

Mirror Effect Window Film

Internal mirror The film is applied (glued) to the surface of the glass from the inside of the room and protects it from the sun. The film is selected taking into account the color background of the interior and creates an overall harmony in the design of the room.

outdoor mirror pasted over with a film outer part windows and there is protection of the double-glazed window from the side of the street. Despite the fact that the outer film is very limited in color (black and light metallic), the film has increased strength, but also serves to protect the glass from mechanical stress.

Outdoor mirror film

Spatter film is a multilayer film made using advanced technology by electron deposition of a metal of a certain thickness, much less than the thickness of the film itself. Multi-layer film excellent retention ultra-violet rays, but at the same time worsens the illumination of the room.

Architectural Sputter SILVER Blue 15

The film is expensive and applying it to glass requires certain skills and is carried out with the involvement of specialists.

All the properties described above are combined combined film , which has a number of properties: protection from sunlight, shock resistance and aesthetics.

The application of the film on double-glazed windows is carried out as follows:

• The process is possible only in the absence of sunlight: in the morning or in the evening.
• Before gluing the film, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the glass and degrease it.
• Separate the film from the paper and stick it on a still damp surface, smoothing it in any direction with a soft cloth or rubber spatula to "kick out" the air.
• If the glass is dry, lightly moisten it with water and a mild detergent solution.

Advice

Do not buy cheap film from dubious sellers.

The use of curtains and curtains for protection from the sun

The most patriarchal and at the same time popular, and in our time, curtains and curtains are used to protect against sunlight. Especially when, for one reason or another, it is not possible to use a mirror film.

Curtains and curtains protect from the sun, drafts and peeks

The main thing in this case is to choose the right material for the curtains so that they are dense and at the same time fit perfectly into the interior of the room. Although they have some advantages, for example, they can be moved apart in the absence of the sun's rays, that is, in cloudy weather.

There are several types of popular curtains and curtains that protect the room from heat and create comfort in the room:

However, curtains and curtains have one significant disadvantage: they accumulate dust and require periodic washing, which, of course, is absent when using mirror films.

One of the varieties of blinds and curtains are Roman curtains , which are made of very dense fabric, which not only effectively protects the room from the sun, but also fits perfectly into any interior.

You can install Roman blinds both on the wall and in the ceiling or in the window opening.

In fact, these are curtains, but they fold like blinds into beautiful folds, the width of which is adjusted individually. They also "suffer" from a common disadvantage for all curtains, that is, they accumulate dust, however, they are easily washed and ironed.

If necessary, you can collect it in a roll and also straighten it when the sun's rays are especially active, and also protect you from the unwanted eyes of neighbors and citizens of dubious appearance passing by your windows.

The material of the curtains is fragile and therefore dust can only be removed from them with a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth.

The use of blinds to protect windows from the sun

The use of blinds to protect windows from the sun is justified if you have not yet decided which of the above methods is right for you. Material for blinds can be used bamboo, plastic, wood and fabric.

Blinds for sun protection

Blinds are very easy to use, mobile and quickly show their properties: when necessary, windows are protected from the sun and at a time when there is no sun, they provide access to daylight. In addition, even at the moment when the blinds are completely closed, the air flow is still present. special care protection is not required: it is enough to dip them once a month in a washable solution.

Owners of balconies located most days in the shade, appreciate every ray of sunshine. The owners of apartments facing southwest and south get tired of the radiation of the scorching star and put a lot of effort into making the air cooler. Consider how to close the windows from the sun on the balcony, and choose the most effective ways of protection.

In winter, the microclimate on the glazed balcony depends entirely on the degree of thermal insulation and the possibility of connecting additional heating devices. Can create comfortable environment and live quietly on additional square meters.

In summer, the situation is reversed. If you do not take care of blackout curtains or similar protection in advance, the situation will be uninhabitable. At a "room" street temperature of + 20-25 ° C, it is very pleasant to relax or work on the loggia, but unpleasant surprises await the residents:

• dry hot air - the closed room warms up to + 40-45 ° С;
• lack of normal ventilation if swing / sliding structures are not enough;
• bright rays of the sun that interfere with reading, knitting or just having a good time.

Under such conditions, neither a person nor an animal can stay on the balcony for a long time. The atmosphere for staying is very difficult, so you should drape the windows or find another way to mask the glass. Of course, you can install air conditioning, but the additional noise and electricity bills do not add optimism, and the equipment itself costs a lot of money. In addition, the rays of the sun will still shine in the eyes.

The choice of double-glazed windows

One of the best, but more expensive ways to increase comfort is to install the “right” double-glazed windows. There are window designs that combine the qualities of an energy-saving and sun-protection type - multifunctional. You don’t have to figure out how to close the balcony from the sun - just choose practical glazing.

Plain glass, from which one- and two-chamber units are usually made, cannot effectively reflect heat. As a result, all surfaces on the balcony, including the glass itself, get very hot. With mirror analogues, everything is different: they reflect part of the heat, due to which the microclimate of glazed rooms improves.

Scheme of operation of a multifunctional alternative design

In terms of heat reflection, multifunctional packages are similar to mirror ones. During the manufacturing process under special conditions, under the influence of an electromagnetic field, very thin layers of other elements are applied to ordinary glass, including nickel chromium, silver, and titanium.

The protective coating is similar in structure to a layer cake, each layer of which is measured in nanometers. Unlike mirrored glass, multifunctional glass remains transparent, but one side (outside) reflects the heat of the sun's rays.

Sample of original glazing - with impost

Advantages of a multifunctional balcony design:

• maintains a comfortable indoor climate;
• helps to maintain a stable temperature;
• does not obscure the interior space;
• completely preserves the colors of the landscape outside the window.

As a result, on a hot day at 100 percent natural light there is no such summer scourge as unbearable heat. And in winter, the opposite effect occurs - 95% of the heat from the apartment comes back and does not leave the room. This means that you do not have to spend the family budget on additional "heating the street." The cost of multifunctional glazing will cost about 2 times more than conventional glazing.

Traditional Shading Methods

Often the need for protection arises when the glass is already installed. You have to think about what to hang on the balcony from the sun so that the level of comfort increases and the interior does not suffer. The best choice- create a curtain from traditional curtains or blinds. Their range is simply huge, so we will focus only on popular types.

Option #1 - Curtains

Under the curtains, we mean curtains with curtains - traditional views textile products that are fixed on the eaves or special fasteners. The simplest type is curtains made of lightweight material, moving apart in different directions. You can quickly sew them yourself if you have a sewing machine.

One of the ways to assemble simple curtains "to the floor"

If you choose the right color, think over the assembly method - you get a beautiful solution for creating traditional interior. In a small area, they usually choose short curtains for a balcony from the sun - they cover only the glazed part, without interfering with movement.

Except classic look curtains, which are based on rectangular pieces of matter, you can use more original models:

• Japanese;
• Roman;
• French.

Fans of the East and minimalism will like Japanese curtains - straight, laconic pieces of textile, for the installation of which a multi-level cornice is required. The peculiarity of the products is that they cannot be assembled and tied up, as classic curtains or tulle curtains. To open the window, you should move the curtain, resembling a flat rigid panel, to the side.

Method of fastening Japanese curtains on the cornice

In order for the canvas to remain even and stretched, a weighting agent is fixed in the lower part - a metal rod. The main advantage of Japanese curtains is their original, stylized appearance, and the disadvantage is the inconvenience of using them in a cramped space. They are recommended to be used only for panoramic glazing and in an area that allows you to freely move the panels.

Unlike Japanese models, Roman ones are almost ideal for a balcony. They can be made from a dense, textured material that does not let the sun's rays through. Convenient mechanism for raising textiles up separate fragments allows you to create the desired degree of illumination.

One of the options for assembling a Roman blind

The canvas, most often dense, is motionlessly fixed in the upper part of the double-glazed windows. It cannot be moved aside - if necessary, the curtain is folded up, lifting it up. The cords that hold the whole structure are sewn into the fabric or simply hang from outer side. In the latter case, wide ribbons are often used, which are tied with bows.

Bamboo models - light, easy to use, environmentally friendly

Roman blinds are narrow and wide, long and short, dense and light. The fabric is chosen depending on the required level of protection of the balcony from the sun, as well as based on the style features of the interior.

French models are now used less often, as they are not very practical. However, for rooms decorated in a romantic style and large quantity The colors match perfectly. Recognizable elements of French (as well as Austrian) curtains are small transverse folds, frequent assembly.

Translucent models look beautiful, but they will not protect against bright rays.

Often, in order to visually enlarge the space of typical sizes, a weightless tulle is hung on the balcony to protect from the sun. This is not the best solution, since a thin fabric transmits rays of a different range. As a result, interior items heat up, the air temperature rises, and beautifully designed double-glazed windows do not save from the heat.

Option # 2 - blinds and shutters

A denser and more detailed alternative to textile curtains is vertical and horizontal sun blinds on the balcony. The photo shows how relevant and attractive they are, despite their technicality.

Bright vertical blinds to set the mood

For the manufacture of lamellas, various materials are used:

• plastic;
• processed textiles;
• wooden planks;
• bamboo;
• aluminum.

If you want to make the room cool, then it is better not to use metal products, but wood and natural textiles are ideal. In addition to plain, neutral-coloured models, there are many solutions with decorative trim: coated different shades, with applied 3D images or black and white photos.

Environmentally friendly, but expensive wood

disadvantage horizontal blinds is their ability to quickly accumulate dust. The problem is solved with the help of a vacuum cleaner and timely wiping with a cloth slightly moistened with water. Fabric and wood are treated with compositions that retain their properties when high humidity and exposure to ultraviolet light.

Vertical models get dirty more slowly, but also require regular maintenance. For a balcony, short ones are better suited, covering only the glass part of the blinds, since long ones take away usable space and they just get in the way.

Blinds to the windowsill - beautiful and practical

If the budget allows, it is better to purchase products from natural materials containing plant fibers. Natural textiles do not emit harmful substances when heated, which cannot be said about polymers. Although manufacturers insist that there is no harm from plastic models, only natural give a 100 percent guarantee of safety.

The external analogue of blinds is roller shutters, they are also roller shutters. Panels consisting of metal lamellas completely cover the glazed part of the balcony. They protect against hot sunlight, dusty air, street noise and even burglars.

An example of solid, high-quality roller shutters

If necessary, the metal movable canvas is assembled in a box installed above the window part. Thanks to the articulated design and automation modern designs easy to operate: just press the button to quickly raise the heavy curtain or, on the contrary, fall.

A simple roller shutter device

There are several ways to install the box: from the inside and outside, with embedding in the wall and in the form of an overlay. Which type is better to choose, experts will advise. We do not recommend installing outdoor models yourself, it is dangerous and unprofessional. In order for the roller shutters to work flawlessly and “obey” their owners, it is better to choose an installation secured by a guarantee.

Roller blinds have several drawbacks that can cause a refusal to reliable protection. They completely cut off the sunlight, so when closed, they plunge the balcony into darkness. In addition, the metal heats up, transferring heat to the glass, which means that such protection can fail in the heat.

DIY paper blinds

There is a way to protect the balcony from the sun quickly, and most importantly, economically. To create a homemade product, you need paper, preferably thick, but well-bent. If after cosmetic repairs there are wallpapers left, they can also be let in, then the blinds turn out to be “cheerful”: with ornaments, flowers or an abstract pattern.

Plain paper can also look elegant and dignified.

In addition to the wallpaper, you need to prepare several clothespins, a strong cord, a sharp awl, and double-sided adhesive tape.

Procedure:

• cut the paper into strips that are slightly larger than the glass part in width;
• we measure the width of the folds - they should be the same;
• we bend the strips with an “accordion”, pinch at the ends with clothespins;
• we outline the center and pierce all the folds with an awl;
• we pass the cord through the holes, tighten;
• We glue the edges of the lower folds to make a fan.

Then we glue the curtain just above the window on double-sided tape, which can easily withstand the paper product.

Scheme for the manufacture of blinds from wallpaper

Paper can be replaced with starched fabric or synthetic mesh, but thin or porous fabric will no longer protect from the hot sun. Paper curtains will honestly last one season, and by next summer you can buy a permanent, more reliable model.

Option #3 - roller blinds

Roller blinds resemble roller blinds, only they are installed from the inside, and more often - separately for each glass block. These are dense, vertically directed polymer strips hidden in the upper box. Raising the canvas is usually done manually, using a plastic "chain", like traditional blinds.

It seems to be simple and minimalistic, but at the same time elegant

This is one of the more practical options suitable for heat protection. If you have not yet decided how to darken the balcony from the sun, be sure to consider this solution.

Pros roller blinds enough:

• occupy a minimum of space;
• create a cozy atmosphere;
• serve as a barrier to sunlight;
• easy to manage and maintain.

It is worth mentioning the variety of models. Factories and private companies produce roller blinds to order, so they provide a wide choice. You will be offered voluminous catalogs with samples, in which the material is divided into classes, depending on the density and other characteristics.

Prudent owners think about important decisions in advance, so they immediately order tinted double-glazed windows. But much more often the idea to create protection from the heat comes later, when they are already standing. plastic frames with ordinary glass. Fortunately, there is big choice polymer films that are glued to glass to create a barrier to hot rays. You can buy a film for a balcony from the sun in a building market or order it on the Internet.

Sticker solar control film on one's own

Practical types of products for domestic use:

• for stickers from the inside, with different levels of light transmission;
• for external installation, anti-vandal and especially durable;
• spatter coatings are expensive, but effective.

Tinted films perfectly reflect heat and diffuse light. The rays no longer blind the eyes, and the temperature drops slightly. But the quality of protection will increase if, along with the film, sun-protection curtains on the balcony are used, creating a lived-in, cozy atmosphere.

Indoor flowers for the south side

Flower growers are intimately familiar with another way to create partial shade - using plants that grow well in the sun for a balcony. Any indoor flowers will not work, you must choose varieties specially bred for the south side. Because you need to create vertical gardening, you should stop at ampelous, climbing, giving long shoots or lush plants.

If you need to create a darkening of a certain area, ordinary potted flowers will do.

To create a dense curtain of leaves or stems, you can make shelves, but it is better to build a bookcase with rare cells of different sizes. In the process of growth, the flowers will increase in volume, covering the glass with a green mass of foliage and creating a pleasant partial shade. You get a kind of summer garden.

Here are a few heat-tolerant balcony crops:

• hibiscus;
• solandra;
• passionflower;
• lobelia;
• pentas etc.

Among heat tolerant crops there are small flowering plants, flowers with large buds, with large flat leaves, a climbing stem. But all of them need constant watering and spraying, so at the time of departure they need to be removed from the shelves and put in the shade.

Awnings - dense visors and awnings

The townspeople are less common, the suburban residents are more likely to have awnings - structures made of a frame and dense material that block the sun. If you install an awning, you do not need to look for how to seal the window from the sun or what kind of curtain to hang. When the heat comes on, it is necessary to lower the visor from the side from which the rays are directed.

Awning with lifting mechanism

We recommend entrusting the installation to professionals, as it is carried out outside, so it is dangerous to undertake the installation yourself. When choosing a material, pay attention to the density and waterproof coating: A stretched awning can protect not only from heat, but also from rain.

Video: how to close the balcony from the scorching sun

What to consider when installing roller blinds:

Nuances of traditional blinds:

Installing the sun protection film:

Tips for caring for flowering plants:

The choice of ways to protect against ultraviolet and infrared rays is great. If you skillfully choose one or two options, even on the hottest day, a comfortable microclimate will be established on the balcony. flowering plants, awnings, films and curtains - there are many solutions. Your goal is to correctly assess the environment and choose a method that does not damage the interior.

The balcony is the most illuminated part of the apartment or house. On the one hand bright natural light helps to create a joyful and cozy atmosphere in the home, but on the other hand, it can cause many problems. This is especially true for houses with balconies facing south: midday sun together can create closed balcony or loggia a real steam room.

That is why it is important to choose the right sun protection for balcony windows. About what devices will help in this matter, how to make them yourself and what other factors affect the coolness indoors, read our article.

How to create an atmosphere of coolness on a glazed balcony in the heat?

Much attention should be paid to the color and material of curtains, blinds and other devices to hide the window from the sun.

Choosing color scheme, it is better to adhere to the following rules:

Thus, general rule will look like this - the best way light cold shades are suitable for protection from the sun.

As for materials:

Of course, there may be exceptions. It all depends on the location of the balcony, the intensity of sunlight, the interior design of the balcony and other nuances.

Sun protection options for balcony windows

Devices for shading the sun's rays on heavily lit balconies can be completely different both in design and in appearance. Some of them have been known since ancient times, others are easy to make with your own hands, but some are the latest trends. design solutions.

In general, five different groups of devices can be distinguished:

1. Various curtains and curtains;
2. Different types of blinds;
3. Window awnings, called awnings;
4. roller shutters;
5. Stained glass, foil or shading film.

Each group is in turn subdivided into types.

So the choice of a shading device in the end is not an easy task, which can be dealt with only after studying all possible options.

Curtains and curtains for balcony windows

Curtains - the traditional and most popular option for closing windows from prying eyes and sunbeams. Modern market is huge selection curtains of various designs.

classic curtains

The right fabric suitable color can make ordinary curtains excellent tool to get rid of the summer heat on the balcony. natural cotton and linen fabrics perfect for this case.

Advantages of curtains:

• accessibility and the ability to sew on their own;
• the ability to choose an option suitable for any style of interior.

But they also have their downsides. For example:

• the need for frequent cleaning of the curtain from dirt and dust;
• limited choice of accessories due to the small space of the balcony;
• the result is a simple design.

In terms of price and performance, classic curtains on the balcony are a good option.

Roller blinds

They were called roller blinds because, if necessary, their canvas is assembled into a roll and fastened at the top of the window or at any desired height. There are also many materials and colors in this case.

Advantages of roller blinds on the balcony:

• concise design, ease of execution;
• convenient regulation of room illumination;
• compactness.

But since most of these curtains are made of fabric, they can find the same minus as curtains - rapid pollution canvases with dust. But this problem can be solved by treating their surface with dust-repellent compounds or choosing bamboo curtains.

Roller blinds from well-known manufacturers do not have such problems - experts have long thought through all the nuances of their use, from the optimal choice of material to convenient mechanism folding.

There are several types of roller blinds, for example:

In terms of compactness and the choice of interesting design solutions, this option is one of the best.

Roman curtains

In appearance, Roman blinds resemble the previous version. But their difference lies in the method of “assembling” the canvas - Roman, unlike rolled ones, are not twisted, but are assembled in neat folds.

Can be combined with regular curtains

Production material - natural fabrics, bamboo canvas. Shop options from good producers have the same advantages as roll "brothers".

How to make such curtains with your own hands, see our video:

Blinds

Another popular way to close the balcony from sunlight is to hang blinds on the windows. Their design allows you to easily adjust the level of illumination in the room, while they look stylish and modern.

Blinds can be:

For residential areas, the second option is most often used, since vertical blinds are often associated with office style.

The material of the blinds is also varied:

• aluminum;
• the cloth;
• wood, including bamboo.

The slats of the blinds are very easy to clean from dust, non-woven options can be washed under running water. They do not take up much space and have a convenient opening and closing mechanism.

Outdoor roller shutters

Roller shutters are quite expensive, but effective method close the balcony from light and prying eyes. Their system consists of a continuous web, a box for folding it and an opening mechanism.

The material of the canvas can be any:

• aluminum;
• steel;
• wood;
• plastic.

Roller blinds are installed outside the window, and lowered if necessary. The only disadvantage of such a system is the inability to regulate the shading of the room.

Advantages of roller shutters:

• the possibility of providing protection against hacking;
• the possibility of installing a soundproof system;
• complete isolation of the balcony from the external environment.

Most best option- use roller shutters on the balconies of the first floors, combining them with curtains or curtains from the inside.

Canopies or awnings

Fabric or light plastic canopies can be installed both on the glazed and on the open balcony.

There are two types of this design:

There are also options for awnings combined with roller shutters, where the frame can be lowered and raised to the desired height, and then raised at a certain angle.

Expensive systems are often equipped with the ability to control from the remote control, as well as various sensors (light, air temperature, air humidity, etc.), which allow the visor to automatically change its position depending on the degree of comfort on the balcony.

Fabrics for awnings are used not ordinary, but from acrylic threads. The canvas has high strength, resistance to various weather conditions and sunburn.

Sunscreen films

Glass film is one of the cheapest and most simple ways protect the room from heating under the influence of sunlight.

There are several types of films:

The first option is the most affordable of all. It can be used, for example, only in summer period, and in winter, remove from the glass, thus regulating the seasonal temperature of the room and its illumination.

How to close the window on the balcony from the sun with your own hands

There are many options for creating various curtains with your own hands. For example, the simplest - or. They will look simple, while stylish, if you manage to choose the right material and accessories.

Making roller blinds with your own hands

In addition, windows can be shaded with ordinary foil, thick paper files, stained glass paints and filament curtains with large paper or fabric hangings.

This film can be found at the hardware store.

But the main thing is the price of the issue. If you want to purchase a budget device for getting rid of excess light on the balcony, you should resort to handmade tricks.

We are offering to you interesting option blinds for balcony windows from handmade paper.

For this you need:

Such blinds are assembled using the same rope. The denser the selected material, the longer such sun protection will last. But, of course, these curtains will not last more than one season - a fabric starched and ironed in places of folds would be a more reliable option.

If you have any questions, watch our video tutorial:

So, a variety of devices for shading a balcony can be found on store shelves and on the websites of manufacturers. But besides this, you can come up with a lot of interesting ideas on your own, and embody them with your own hands. Homemade curtains or blinds will not only become a practical piece of furniture, but will also give the room originality and character.