Overhang Window Roof Shade

Base case with overhang extending 30 of window height.

Overhang window roof shade.

Overhangs are a key part of any home s design. And also to protect exterior walls doors and windows from rainwater while keeping the foundation dry. The following snips show shading at noon on april 16 june 21 september 1 december 1 and february 1. Do not undervalue their importance.

In general roof overhangs offer an effective solution for how to protect windows doors and entryways. The size of the window width and height and the window s relationship to the roof the space above the window influences the direct and indirect gain of solar heat. No i just made the overhangs wide enough to provide the extra shade. See more ideas about door overhang door awnings window awnings.

Protect your home with overhangs and shades. Base case with overhang extending 100 of window height. Oct 12 2018 explore second son woodworks s board overhang roofs awnings on pinterest. They are critical to shade windows from undesired solar heat.

If the roof overhang is not big enough then the only way to protect these windows doors and entryways is by recessing them into the thick exterior wall or by installing special casing and flashing for each door or entryway. Roof overhangs for summer shade and moisture protection. 3 mm clear single glazed with exterior shade or 6 mm reflective double glazed. Putting all of these factors into consideration when designing a roof overhang can be quite confusing.

Using sketchup i just fiddled around with the overhang width window size and vertical placement until i got the desired shading effect.