material for outdoor window covers
Hi, I'm looking for outdoor window covers that could be used in extreme cold (-40). Any suggestions as to a material to choose? It needs to be able to withstand the elements. I'm thinking industria...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi Jim,
I think Mylar would be pretty fragile at -40. They are for keeping heat out. I am not sure Mylar can be sewn.
The inside covers are going to be a sandwich that includes a layer of Mylar--but that would be unsuitable for outdoor use. Joanne's fabrics sells the material.
I put my existing vent and skylight "pillows" in large foil bags intended for bringing frozen goods home in hot weather. It made some difference on heat gain, and heat loss, so far as I can tell, over just the pillows.
I made "temporary" covers for the cab over windows, and sky lights from windshield cover material from the dollar store.
True. For outdoor I was thinking a hard cover to eliminate ripple driving down the road, so mylar in a laminated layer. But it still may be too fragile.
Jim
