Just as sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays, window treatments protect your home’s interior and add to the lifespan of valuable possessions such as flooring, furniture, and artwork. And just like there are many different styles of sunglasses, there are many options in window coverings from sheer to room darkening. Sheerweave roller shades are an effective solution as they filter out the sun’s harmful UV rays while allowing you to still enjoy your daytime view. If you need added privacy at night, we suggest adding a fabric over-treatment or choosing a more opaque blind or shade. Here’s a bonus – by reducing the amount of sunlight and heat entering your home, window coverings also save you money by lowering your cooling costs. Consider how much you’ve already invested in your home and make the smart move to protect your valuables.

Did you know that windows provide the second largest energy loss in your home? Your home has insulate roofs and walls so why not insulate your windows? As you can see from the image below, inefficient, uninsulated windows accoutn for a large majority of the heat loss in a home (the areas in red represent the heat escaping from the home). Window coverings can help to reduce the heat lost during the winter and the heat gained during the summer by up to 50% depending on the type of window covering and whether it is raised or lowered. Hunter Douglas has more suggestions for blinds and shades that provide energy savings and UV protection.

This month, we are featuring products that offer energy efficiency and UV protection. Let us know if we can answer any questions, or contact us to book and in-home appointment with one of our window coverings experts.

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