Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Oct 08, 2013 1:57 pm Hi, we have recently moved into our new home...but the front of the house faces west so we need to either do tinting or get external awnings put in front of the windows to stop the heat coming into the house. I wondered if anyone had any recommendations of companies for external awnings in Brisbane? I am after a modern style awning, not fabric. Thank you. Helen Re: External Awnings for front of house facing West 2Oct 10, 2013 1:33 pm I am also interested in any replies. Big west facing windows in the front bedrooms. I am going to wait til we move in to see just how hot it gets (as 600mm eaves and some big trees across from us which may block late afternoon sun) but would love to know any recommendations. I hope to plant trees and bushes too. Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: External Awnings for front of house facing West 3Oct 23, 2013 3:49 pm My house faces west and the masted bedroom is there so i have made that part of the house reverse brick veneer, i have also opted for tall skinny double hung windows as well as a front verandah, the last thing you want in summer is your bedroom to be too hot to sleep in at night! Re: External Awnings for front of house facing West 4Oct 23, 2013 3:57 pm There is lot's of advice about west facing windows at this link: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/sha ... g-windows/ The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. It might be a bit darker in the mornings but the light is still light, so you should be getting it. Similar to what you see from your western windows 3 19992 The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat 6 18204 Hi All It has been a few weeks since my last update. The build has been progressing well. No major issues to report. The scaffolding was dropped today, gyprock will be… 96 357040 |