Help with keeping house cooler in summer
I live in South Florida and am looking for ways to help keep my house cooler during summer. I have seen a few homes that have sunshade type screens on the South facing walls of the house. It looks to be held off about 4 inches and is not opaque. I am wondering if this would actually help. I have a large flat two story wall that faces south and would like to do something about how much heat I get through it.
I am working on checking all my duct work.
I have new windows started but can only do one at a time due to cost.
It is time for me to repaint and I have read about paints to help with heat as well (not sure if they do or if it just marketing.
Doors all have new seal material.
All windows have plantation shutters on them.
Any thoughts or feedback would be welcome.
Flare