Guest Blogger Richard Moyle is from Horizon Window Treatments, the largest window treatment company in neighboring New York City. Horizon specializes in electrical window treatments, drapery and home automation. Richard shares what you need to know when purchasing window treatments for a more energy-efficient home.
In the average home, most heat is lost and gained through windows. Home energy consumption can be considerably reduced by choosing the right kind of window treatments. There are a few things you can do to ensure you are maximizing the energy efficiency of your window treatments:
efficiency is the shading coefficient – This will tell you the amount of heat allowed into a home during the hottest time of the day. In this case, you want the number to be lower. Typically the more opaque a blind is, the less heat it will allow in. Blinds are also ideal for controlling heat gain as the slats can be adjusted for light and ventilation.
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