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2026-07-17 01:01 UTC
@AmeliasBrain@mstdn.ca Is that something you can remove/replace each day? We do need some sort of pergola-type structure in front of the door outside because opening it to let the doggo in/out increases the temp 0.5 degrees every single time past noon. The window is right beside so we might get be able to have a shade over both outside. But not cheap, have to make sure things are absolutely fastened down with our wind these days, etc.
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@AmeliasBrain@mstdn.ca 2026-07-17 02:34
@buffyleigh@mas.to Yes, the panels I put up as needed, take off to open the windows at night or on cooler days when I want the sun. I originally tried stick-on Velcro fasteners to attach to the frame, but those fell apart in the heat & sunlight. I've found that just tucking the insulation tight inside the window frame works for me, with blinds closed behind it or a little cardboard if need be. But you would need something sturdier to create a panel for the door. Unless you have a curtain rod you could hang the insulation from? (It's very lightweight.) Shade on the outside would be great & a pergola sounds much more elegant, but you'd definitely need sturdier building materials!