Cutting energy costs is important to all homeowners, one of the best ways to do that is by using window treatments in a smart way.
Hunter Douglas with their years of experience in window treatments and solar shades have put together a great line up of solutions for keeping your windows energy efficient. Some solar shades even add reflective properties that are designed to reflect the Sun’s heat back out. They are solar shades on steroids.
Their commitment to innovation continues today; the Hunter Douglas Duette Architella® honeycomb shades feature a unique “honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb” design to maximize energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas products can reduce the energy impact of your windows in many important ways:
Insulation
During the winter, the warmth from your home tries to escape. In the summer, the heat from outside can enter your home through your windows. In either case, insulation is the answer. Insulating window treatments help you reduce your energy use, lower your heating and cooling costs and keep your home comfortable all year round.
Solar Heat Control
During winter, we welcome the warmth from the sun to help heat our homes. During the hot Florida summer months, heat is the enemy. The heat of the sun can make your home hot and uncomfortable and increase your air conditioning costs. Hunter Douglas window coverings help control your solar heat gain in the summer and allow it during the winter.
Daylighting
When you use natural light instead of artificial lighting, you can lower your energy costs even further. This practice, known as daylighting is a key feature of many Hunter Douglas window treatments.
Five Tips for Saving Energy With Your Windows
If you want to save energy at your windows, these five tips will help you make the most of your heating and cooling bills.
- Make sure your windows have proper weather-stripping.
- Use caulking to seal around basement and storm windows.
- Keep your windows closed and locked when you run your heating and cooling system.
- Open your window coverings on sunny winter days to capture the free heat from the sun.
- Keep your windows covered during summer days to keep the heat out
No matter where you live, energy efficiency should be a primary concern when you choose window coverings. Hunter Douglas products can help you stay comfortable no matter what happens outside.
