I have curtains with rubber backing on them, will they keep the heat out if I keep them closed all day?

Question

I'll keep the windows open, just our big set of windows in the front of the house has curtains on the front. If I keep them closed, will they block the heat from coming in? I know it won't block all the heat, but some of it?

I'm over thinking this...My thinking is that the rubber will absorb the heat & still heat up the room...but my husband said if you block the suns rays from getting into the house, then it'll be cooler...not a lot, but some.

Answer 1

The thicker the curtains, the less heat is allowed into the room from the windows, so yeppers, your hubby is right on this one.

Tex

Answer 2

Yes, if you block the sun's rays, you will keep it a little cooler.

I am thinking of my grandparents' Victorian home that had no air conditioning and how cool it seemed when I came in from the hot outdoors because the shades were drawn.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.