Energy Saving Window Treatments
Did you know that you can lose up to 50% of your home’s heating and cooling energy through your windows? Stop lowering the temperature on the air conditioner or boosting the heat to compensate for these losses in energy efficiency. Instead, contemplate how your window solutions can help. Let’s think out of the box and focus on possibilities that are both fashion-forward and will help you become less reliant on electricity and natural gas for cooling and heating your home. Stay comfortable all summer long with a selection of stately shutters, shades, and blinds from Budget Blinds of Greenwich.
Wood blinds are an investment in your home, adding value as well as providing energy conservation. As a natural insulator, wood blinds are instrumental in lowering your cooling and heating bills and maintaining a comfortable temperature all year long. Plus, we feature wood blinds that are environmentally friendly, so you can feel good about the choices you’re making.
Aluminum blinds are another wonderful option. They are eco-friendly as they are easily recyclable. Since they are very durable and resistant to kinks or cracks, they will last for a long time in your home, making them a sturdy choice that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Another effective solution is to contemplate cellular shades. They are made up of unique honeycomb-style cells which have a natural insulating quality as well as the ability to filter light and block UV rays. Cellular shades act as a layer of insulation against the glass, reducing summer heat gain as much as 45% for serious savings in your electricity bills.
Wood shutters can help lower energy costs, too. With insulating properties, they are a great addition to bedrooms and bathrooms where privacy is an important factor. Shutters are also perfect for homes with young children and pets as they are cordless, eliminating the dangers of dangling cords.
By incorporating motorization into your home, you’ll gain additional opportunities to make your home energy efficient. Especially for rooms that experience extreme solar heat gain at specific times during the day, depending on the direction the windows face, motorization can be a game changer. Setting your window shades to open and close on a timer, set to work on blocking UV rays during the peak times of the sun’s journey across the sky, can save you substantial money in energy costs. Controlled with a remote, by your voice or via an app on your smartphone, motorization is a valuable resource in keeping your home cooler during the summer and warm all winter. By tying in your motorized window solutions to your smart home system, you can use Apple HomeKit, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa to help operate them easily and seamlessly.
Budget Blinds has been delighting customers for over 30 years. We would love the chance to show you how to increase your home’s energy efficiency as well as share eco-friendly window solutions that will make you feel great about your purchase. Call 203-580-3362 today to schedule your free consultation and get ready to welcome our van in your driveway, packed to the doors with an incredible array of options. When you call Budget Blinds of Greenwich, you’ll discover how we can help you reach your home goals!