Choosing an Energy Efficient Window Treatment

Energy Efficient Window Treatments

With the temperatures dropping in New England and all over the country, heating bills start to climb. Insulative window treatments can help keep the cold out and bills down. Surprisingly windows and doors are where we lose a lot of heat and cold air can sneak through. Keep the shades open during the day to welcome heat from the sun. During overcast days and in the evening, close your shades to provide a layer of insulation. The Hunter Douglas product line has great energy efficient window blinds. Here are a few insulative products.

Honeycomb Shades

Honeycomb shades are a great option for keeping heat in your home. They are typically considered to have the highest R-value of all the window coverings meaning they are the most insulative. The honeycomb structure has a pocket to separate the warm air inside from the cold air outside along your windowpanes. If energy efficiency is your top priority, go with the honeycomb Shades or the Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades (which has more layers of fabric for maximum insulation). Hunter Douglas has a wide selection of colors and textures; there’s a honeycomb fit for every room of your home.

Roman Shades

Comparable to the honeycomb design, Roman Shades have folds of the fabric to create pockets to keep the heat in. This, along with the thick outer fabric provides insulation for your windows. Roman shades come in different shapes, colors and fabrics, allowing you to attain contrasting levels of light control. The roman shades are not as insulative as the honeycomb shades but are more decorative.

Roller Shades

Hunter Douglas Roller shades also add some insulation based on the thickness of the fabric or weave of the material. The Sonette design has a simple roller shade look with a pocket of air in between. This combination offers both light control and energy efficiency.

Summary of Energy Efficient Window Blinds from Hunter Douglas

Of the window treatments above, honeycomb shades offer maximum insulation. The others are great options as well if you’re looking to balance energy efficiency with light control and other features. If you’re interested in learning more about these insulative window blinds from Hunter Douglas, stop by our showroom In Burlington, MA. You can also sample the large selection of colors, fabrics, and patterns offered within each product line.

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