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Hassin Bin Sober

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10. I've been using landscaping mesh on my skylight the last few seasons and it works great.

Reply to MADem (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:19 AM

Apr 2013

I have a flat roof with deck access to the roof so access is easy.

I double it over and bungee it around the base of the skylight.

I had to argue with my partner - he wanted to buy a $400 dollar shade that would, IMO, act like a radiator on the inside of the window and radiate heat in the house. The landscape fabric stops the light and heat outside - and costs $9 bucks.

The fabric lets through very little light. But what light it does let through is in a honeycomb pattern.

In winter, the cover comes off and heat comes in on sunny days.

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So, I live on a small barge with three windows [View all] tavalon Apr 2013 OP

Would they be topside, outside the windows? Warpy Apr 2013 #1

Yes, that is my plan tavalon Apr 2013 #2

Does the dog come with? MADem Apr 2013 #3

I want zero light and even less heat. tavalon Apr 2013 #4

How big are the windows? If they aren't too big, go on and buy one of those silver/gold thingies, MADem Apr 2013 #5

I had a similar idea and may well put that behind the planters but tavalon Apr 2013 #6

Make time and do both! MADem Apr 2013 #7

I've been using landscaping mesh on my skylight the last few seasons and it works great. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #10

What a swell idea--and great for those who want a little artsy light to go with their MADem Apr 2013 #11

Yeah, I like this one. tavalon Apr 2013 #12

I think it's your solution--and if it doesn't work out, well, you're out the cost of MADem Apr 2013 #13

I'm not done with the roof deck garden idea but this in no way will impact that tavalon Apr 2013 #15

The garden cloth would be great UNDER those planters--prevent any scratching of the windows, while MADem Apr 2013 #16

I think this is what I used: Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #14

You and I are sharing the Martha Stewart award today tavalon Apr 2013 #17

Hee hee!!! How grand--Martha would be proud of us, I'm sure! MADem Apr 2013 #18

I've seen "temporary" pleated window shades in stores LiberalEsto Apr 2013 #8

This is an incredibly cool idea siligut Apr 2013 #9

nonfunctional link. RILib May 2013 #19

Great idea! mortenstorgaard Jun 2013 #20