What magnets for hanging shadecloth from gutters?

basildill

Hello, 

I'm on a budget this year/summer and am hoping to make some DIY external shades to keep the heat off my windows and protect my internal blinds from UV damage. 

I think I'll try to hang some lengths of shade cloth off the metal gutters, using magnet hooks. I was wondering if anyone knows whether there are particular magnet hooks that would be suitable for this purpose (e.g. in terms of strength)? Any other advice for achieving my goals?

I suppose my aims are 1) to keep things affordable and 2) for now, not to drill into my external walls (although may consider installing permanent blinds at some point) and to have something that is easily removable or adjustable in other seasons. Another option for some windows could be using a shade umbrella angled at the right angle to block sunlight. 

EricL

Hello @basildill 

Shade cloth acts like a boat sail when the wind hits its surface. This wind carries with it a lot of force and the wind will pull the shade cloth right off the gutters as the magnet will not be strong enough to keep it attached. Would it be possible for you to post a picture of one of your windows? This will give our members a better idea of its size and position. We can then make recommendations on possible window covers.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric