Sun Reflecting Off Window Glass Melting Vinyl Siding? Here’s How To Stop It
Is the vinyl siding on your house melting or warping for no reason?
Well, this is a much more common problem than people realize.
It is almost always caused by the sun reflecting off a nearby window onto the siding.
Stop the Sun from reflecting off of window glass and melting and warping vinyl siding with EZ Snap exterior shades.
The window acts like a magnifying glass, concentrating the sun’s energy onto a small area. Temperatures in these hot spots can soar into the hundreds of degrees. This phenomenon causes thousands in damage, but the good news is now there is a simple and quick solution.
So how do you prevent Melted Vinyl Siding from window reflections?
These easiest and most effective way to stop the reflecting sun rays from melting and warping the vinyl siding, is to block them from reaching the siding in the first place. Now, you could plant a tree and wait 10 to 20 years, but there is an easier way….
BEST SOLUTION FOR MELTED VINYL SIDING:
Exterior window shades stop the sun from not only entering the window, but also stop it from reflecting off of the glass. You end up not only stopping the sun from melting the siding, but the exterior window shade also substantially cools the room with the window. A do-it-yourself exterior shade system like the EZ Snap exterior shades can be easily installed be someone with no previous experience.
They are also very affordable, costing a little over $2 per square foot. You can size your own exterior window shade kit to fit any window. If the offending window happens to be on your neighbor’s house, they are so affordable, you can offer to install the EZ Snap exterior shades for free for them. This saves them money on their air-conditioning bill and you instantly stop the sun from damaging you vinyl siding.
Common questions
Why is my vinyl siding melting or warping?
It is almost always caused by sunlight reflecting off a nearby window onto the siding. The glass acts like a magnifying glass, concentrating the sun's energy onto a small area where temperatures can soar into the hundreds of degrees. It is a more common problem than people realize and can cause thousands of dollars in damage.
How do you stop window reflections from melting vinyl siding?
Block the reflected sun before it reaches the siding by adding exterior window shades. Mounted on the outside of the glass, they stop the sun from both entering the window and reflecting off it, which ends the damage. Planting a tree would eventually work too, but that takes 10 to 20 years.
How much does it cost to fix melted siding with exterior shades?
Exterior window shades cost a little over $2 per square foot, and kits start at $66.95. You can size your own kit to fit any window, and the do-it-yourself system can be installed by someone with no previous experience.
What if the window causing the damage is on my neighbor's house?
Because the shades are so affordable, you can offer to install them on your neighbor's window for free. This stops the reflection from damaging your siding and saves them money on their air-conditioning bill at the same time.
Do exterior shades do anything besides protect the siding?
Yes, they also substantially cool the room behind the window. By blocking the sun on the outside of the glass, the shade stops heat from entering the room, which lowers cooling costs while it protects your siding.
