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Hello,
This Window arear gets incredible hot, the metal seems to just absorb heat like crazy.. Any ideas how I can reduce the heat in from this window. It seems its impossible to replace with a Awning Window. Tint/Window Extractor???
Applying a window tint would definitely be a good first step and is often one of the most effective and affordable ways to reduce heat coming through glass @JustinMcAbbe. A quality solar control tint can significantly cut down heat gain by reflecting and absorbing a large portion of the sun’s energy before it enters the room, while still allowing light through. This alone can make a noticeable difference, especially if the window gets direct sun for long periods.
It is also worth considering where the heat is actually coming from. In situations like this, it is often a combination of direct sunlight coming through the glass and the surrounding materials, such as metal framing or nearby cladding, absorbing heat and radiating it into the space. Tinting the glass helps reduce the internal heat buildup from sunlight, but if the external wall or metal elements are heating up heavily, some heat transfer can still occur through the structure.
If tinting alone does not get you the result you want, adding external shading can be very effective. Even a simple awning, shade sail, or external blind that blocks the sun before it hits the window and metal surfaces can dramatically reduce heat. Internal options like block out blinds will help with comfort, but they tend to stop heat after it has already entered the space, so they are less effective than external solutions.
A window extractor fan is generally more of a secondary option. It can help remove hot air that has built up, but it does not stop the heat from coming in to begin with. Starting with a good quality window tint, then reassessing whether additional shading is needed, is usually the most practical and cost-effective path forward.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
