Window Treatments: Save Energy, Save Money

WINDOW TREATMENTS SAVE EN ERGY, SAVE MONEY The Benefits of Window Covering Window treatment and coverings cannot be used only for decoration but also for saving energy. Why Should I go for Window Treatment? Reduce heat loss in the winter Heat gain in the summer Protection of furniture Adding to the esthetic value of your interiors They help to save money Promoting health and comfort Different kinds of Window Treatments Awnings # It reduces heat gain inside by up to 77% # It reduces sunlight and glare through window by up to 94% # Provides an attractive and stylish look to your home # Provides good air ventilation # Provides all weather protection I Cheap to buy Blinds * Window Blinds are available in vertical and horizontal slat type. # More effecting in keeping house cool than keeping it warm. E Can reduce heat gain by around 45% # Can be adjusted to block and reflect direct sunlight. # Control the Light Entering the Room I Provides Complete Privacy Draperies # Drapery's efficiency depends on fabric type, color and other factors # Can reduce heat gains by 33% # Work well in summer as well as in winter # Should be hung as close as to windows to reduce heat exchange or convection High-Reflectivity Films # Helps block summer heat gain # Block the sun's heat in the winter # Their effectiveness depends on • Size of window glazing area • Window orientation • Climate Lin • Building orientation • Whether the window has interior insulation. # Silver films are more effective than the colored ones Insulated Panels # Made of rigid foam board insulation # Installed into the interior of window # Edges seal tightly against the window frame # Edges are made from magnetic tape or Velcro # No hinges or latches are required # Fairly inexpensive Solar Blinds # Simplest and most effective window treatments for saving energy # Protection from UV rays and other unwanted radiations # Solar Blinds also keep the blaze our from surroundings # Add comfort and beauty I Easy to install and affordable # Keep the environment cool and increase privacy # Comes in various sizes and colors References Solar Blinds http://energy.gov/lenergysaver/articles/energy-efficient-window-treatments Online http://www.hunterdouglas.com/energy-efficiency www.solarblindsonline.co.uk The content & images created and used in the Infograph is the property of Solar Blinds Online. Please refrain from copying any part of the infograph/content or the blog without our prior pemission oI without proper mention of our company name. Incase the content is copied without proper attribution, this will be considered as copyright infringement.