The Varied Forms of Window Treatments
by Larry Chetan BusinessAre you planning to buy window treatments for your home?
Window treatments not only help in energy saving, but can also significant
enhance the décor of your home. But making the right choice of the window
treatments is crucial to avail maximum benefits. With large numbers of options
to choose from, the selection process may become quite overwhelming. Do not
worry! Know about different types of window treatments that will help you make
informed decision.
Window Films
Choose quality window films like 3M Thinsulate that can
effectively block the summer heat gain. In this way you can save on energy
bills. Additionally, as with glass coating and window film insulation, you can
save your quality furniture and home décor products from fading. Moreover, the
film will protect from excessive glare on the monitors.
The effectiveness of the window films will primarily depend
on:
·
Climate
·
Window
orientation
·
Size
of window glazing area
·
Interior
insulation in the window
·
Building
orientation
You can even choose to buy safety films that will not only
offer great heat reduction and anti-glare benefits, but can also protect from
burglaries and break-ins.
Awnings
Window awnings can help in the reduction of solar heat gain
the summer months by up to 70 percent. You can explore the internet and get
customized awnings designed that will be aesthetically pleasing as well.
Basically, awnings are designed using synthetic fabrics like polyvinyl and
acrylic that easily resist fading and mildew and even water repellent. It is
advisable to select retractable or roll up adjustable awnings so that you can
roll it up during the winter months and allow the sun warm your home.
Blinds
One of the alluring forms of Window Film for Schools blinds come in vertical and horizontal types and effective
reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss. You can easily adjust the slats
for controlling ventilation and light. Blinds can even be adjusted for blocking
and reflecting direct sunlight on to a light colored ceiling.
Draperies
There are various forms of draperies available in the market.
Due to wide array of draperies, it is difficult to generalize about their
energy performance. The ability of a drapery for reducing heat gain and loss
will depends on various factors. As the folds and pleats of draperies lose heat
via convection, they stay cooler in summer as compared to other window
treatments.
Consider the aforementioned options when choosing a window
treatment. Make the wise choice according to the heating and cooling
requirements of your home. Select from the various available options and ensure
great energy efficiency and various other benefits. Buy from a prominent window
treatment store to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
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