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

[AlanM52]

Hi @basildill,

The magnet thing will not work.

How many windows?

Can you please post some photos.

Here are some ideas:

Make your own flywire frames and use shade cloth instead of flywire.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?page=1&q=flyscreen+frame+kits&sort=BoostOrder

Make your own frames from dressed pine timber and staple on the shade cloth.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/42-x-19mm-1-2m-dar-pine-standard_p8401487

https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?page=1&q=flyscreen+frame+kits&sort=BoostOrder

As above with timber top and bottom (no sides) to save cost.

Cheers

[basildill]

Thanks for the suggestions - making my own out of flywire frames sounds interesting - do you know if these are usually easily removable (so can insert and remove every day depending on level of sun vs. wanting to see outside) or do flyscreens usually get installed in a more "fixed" way?

[basildill]

Thanks - good to rule out the magnet idea. I won't post a picture for privacy reasons, but one of the windows is a larger one (1.5m across x 2.1m tall) - actually made up of 3 glass segments within a metal frame. There is an outside casing that I think is just continuous/the same material as the external wall of the house. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @basildill,

Allow me to tag @AlanM52 so he is notified of your question.

I understand the privacy concern, but it would be very tough to say without seeing them.

Flyscreen frames can usually be inserted and removed fairly easily, assuming there is a channel in the aluminium frame that will allow this. 

Do you see a channel in the frame? 

The channel would usually be around 11mm wide to accommodate a Flyscreen Frame.

If there is a channel, this sounds like a great option.

Let me know what you find.

Jacob

[AlanM52]

CC: @basildill,

I am proposing the fly screens or timber screens are larger than the windows and simply hang off the brickwork - sitting flush.

Cheers

[rustee]

Hi I’m in the same. Situation ,I’ve done the same but instead of magnets I secured my cloth to gutter with clamps ,works well for keeping direct sun on my windows .

[EricL]

Hello @rustee 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the community. Let me tag @basildill to make them aware of your suggestion. 

Were keen to hear more about all your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please feel free to reach out whenever you need assistance or would like to share a project with the community.

Eric

[rustee]

Thankyou ericL