Window

A piece of glass in the wall of a house or a car

• A typical window has an R-value ranging from 0.9 to 3.0. Double-pane: 2–3 on average.
• Typical recommendations for exterior walls are R-13 to R-23, while R-30, R-38 and R-49 are common for ceilings and attic spaces. source
• table compares R values for honeycomb shades with tracks. (source is a blinds seller)
• I remember reading a paper that said side tracks are more important than type of blinds.

Don’t confuse with window

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• solar gain through windows
  • window
• awning
  • a fabric above your window that acts as external shades
• blinds optimal distance to window
  • the optimal distance of blinds to a window is 25-50mm
• brise soleil
  • a fixed louver panel sticking out above the window to prevent sunlight shining in when the sun is high.
    passive cooling
    external shades