Energy Efficient Window Treatments Shades

Insulated cellular shades can be a good choice if you are looking for significant energy savings from their window coverings as well as comfort privacy and increased home resale value.

Energy efficient window treatments shades.

Without energy efficient window treatments as much as 50 of a home s heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows. In heating seasons tightly installed cellular shades can reduce heat loss through windows by 40 or more which equates to about 20 heating energy savings. We offer a wide selection of energy efficient window treatments and will help you determine which option is the best fit for your needs and preferences. The cells use a unique design shape similar to a honeycomb and are often referred to as honeycomb shades.

Cellular shades can also reduce unwanted solar heat through windows by up to 80. When you choose the right energy efficient blinds shades and curtains you ll reduce energy loss lower heating and cooling bills and improve your overall home comfort convenience and safety. Here at classic window shades we have a variety of shades that are designed to reduce the amount of solar heat that passes through the window known as the solar heat gain coefficient shgc. Insulating cellular shades can range from an r value of 2 to 5.

Types of energy efficient window treatments. Cellular shades cellular shades are the best and most energy efficient window coverings you can buy. They use a series of cell pockets to trap air around your windows keeping your rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer.