ᐅ Sun Exposure and Shading: Experiences

Created on: 20 Nov 2024 16:15
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BoPaDi24
Hello,

we have triple-glazed windows, with external venetian blinds (raffstores) on the south side and roller shutters everywhere else.
Assuming the sun is shining strongly from the south, the temperature on the north side is 36°C (97°F), and the indoor temperature is 24°C (75°F).
Does it make a difference for how long it takes for heat from the north side to enter the house depending on whether the roller shutters are fully open or closed?
Would it make a difference if roller shutters or external venetian blinds (raffstores) are installed there?

In winter, the slat position of the external venetian blinds (raffstores) should help to allow more solar energy into the room.
How should the slats be positioned to maximize solar heat gain?
Or is it always best for solar gain if the external venetian blinds (raffstores) are fully raised?

Best regards
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ypg
23 Nov 2024 11:06
derdietmar schrieb:

A roller shutter completely blocks out the sun.
What kind of argument is that?
Why would you do that? Why would you close shutters during the day when it's not around 30/40°C (86/104°F)?
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derdietmar
23 Nov 2024 11:30
Hello,

because the sun causes glare, especially in winter when it is low in the sky.

Best regards
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motorradsilke
23 Nov 2024 17:25
derdietmar schrieb:

Hello,

because the sun is glaring, especially in winter when it is low in the sky.

Best regards
Then I’ll just sit somewhere else.
In winter, I’m happy to have every ray of sunshine that makes its way into the house.
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ypg
23 Nov 2024 18:43
derdietmar schrieb:

because the sun causes glare, especially in winter when it is low in the sky.

My immediate thought was:

Whining, just move one step over.
motorradsilke schrieb:

Then I’ll just sit somewhere else.


Sorry, but sometimes I wonder if you spend all day sitting on the sofa at home playing “Hans, look at the sky.” Don’t you have anything to do where glaring sunlight isn’t a factor? The sun is only low in one spot for about 5-10 minutes and sets faster than many would like.
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motorradsilke
23 Nov 2024 18:48
ypg schrieb:



Sorry, but sometimes I wonder if you spend the whole day sitting on the sofa at home playing “Hans, look at the sky.” Don’t you have anything to do where bright rays of light don’t matter? The sun is only low on one spot for about 5-10 minutes (5-10 minutes) and sets faster than many would like.

At the moment, due to special circumstances, actually yes. But otherwise, that does happen sometimes, for example while eating.
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derdietmar
23 Nov 2024 18:56
Hello,

a pointless discussion, but yes, roller blinds are also great, they promote movement in old age.

Best regards