In Arizona the battle against heat is won before it reaches your air conditioner. Every degree of heat you block outside is cheaper and more effective than fighting it indoors.
Stop Heat at the Glass
Windows are the biggest source of radiant heat gain in most homes. Solar shades on the exterior intercept sunlight before it enters, while interior shades with reflective backings catch what gets through. Closing shades on east windows by mid-morning and west windows by early afternoon protects the rooms you actually live in.
Shade the Outside of the House
Exterior shading beats interior shading because it stops heat before the window. Retractable awnings over south and west facing glass, shade sails and exterior shades on patios all lower the temperature of the glass and the wall behind it, which directly reduces what your AC has to fight.
Cover the Patio, Cool the House
A patio cover does more than make the patio usable. By shading the sliding doors, windows and wall behind it, it removes a major heat source from the rooms those doors open into. Many of our customers tell us their family room simply stopped getting the afternoon blast after installation.
Automate the Routine
The best shade strategy fails if nobody remembers to lower the shades. Motorized window treatments on a schedule keep the plan running every sunny day of the season without anyone thinking about it.
A Whole-Home Plan
The right mix depends on your floor plan and which walls take the sun. We have cooled down hundreds of homes across the East Valley, and a free design consultation is the easiest way to get a whole-home plan with real priorities instead of piecemeal purchases.
Ready to Talk Through Your Project?
Our licensed crew (AZ ROC# 342935) measures on site across Mesa and the Phoenix area and walks you through every option in person.
