Thermal Window Shades Can Keep Your Energy Bills Down
Heating and cooling costs make up a substantial portion of the overall cost of homeownership. Installing thermal window shades can help keep your house at a comfortable temperature so you can use the furnace and air conditioner less and save money.
How Do Thermal Window Shades Work?
A significant amount of heat transfer occurs through windows. A thermal shade creates a barrier between a window and the rest of the room.
In the summer, shades can reduce the amount of heat from the sun that enters a room through the windows. Thermal shades can keep the interior of your house from heating up so you can use the AC less.
In the winter, thermal window shades can block drafts and keep cold air from reducing the overall temperature in the room. That can let you cut back on the amount you use the furnace.
Thermal window shades offer other benefits. They block sunlight from entering a room and can help protect furniture, carpet, hardwood flooring, and artwork from fading and discoloration. Thermal window shades can also improve the aesthetics in a room.
What Types of Thermal Window Shades Can You Choose?
Thermal shades can be made in different ways with a variety of materials. The way they are designed and constructed impacts how much they can reduce heat transfer.
Knox Blinds offers cellular shades, which are also called honeycomb shades. Fabric is arranged in cells to resemble a honeycomb. That design provides insulation that reduces heat transfer. Installing cellular shades can save you money on your utility bills and help you better control the amount of light in a room.
We also offer roller shades that can block out sunlight to keep your utility bills down and protect your home and furnishings from sun damage. You can pull them down when you want to block out light and control the temperature inside, and you can raise them when you want to let light in.
Are Thermal Window Shades Right for Your Home?
If you have questions about thermal window shades, contact Knox Blinds to schedule an in-home consultation. One of our consultants can show you samples of our window treatments and answer any questions you may have. Call (865)544-8339 to make an appointment.