Can Energy-Efficient Blinds and Shades Keep My Home Warm?
Choosing energy-efficient window shades and blinds reduces heat transfer, keeping hot air in your home so that it stays warmer. While any window covering helps reduce heat transfer to a certain degree, some are more effective than others.
At Alton Bay Blinds, we can help you find energy-efficient blinds and shades that meet your needs and create the look you want for your home. We carry top window treatment brands, including Hunter Douglas, Norman®, Graber®, and Alta.
Anytime you have something covering your windows, it helps prevent heat from passing through them. Hot air passing through your windows is called “heat transfer,” meaning the hot air wants to move to where it’s cold. During the winter, when your home is warmer than the air outside, the hot air wants to escape from the house and into the cold. Blinds and shades keep the hot air in your home, potentially lowering energy bills.
Additional benefits of using energy-efficient window treatments throughout your home include:
- Providing privacy.
- Improving comfort.
- Enhancing light and glare control.
Stylish and Energy-Efficient Blinds
If you want energy-efficient blinds, consider horizontal blinds comprised of wood, faux wood, or metal. For your oversized windows or patio doors, you can also try vertical blinds made from various combinations of fabric, aluminum, and vinyl.
Genuine wood and faux wood blinds are most effective for reducing heat loss by creating a solid barrier that keeps your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. The wooden slats work as natural insulators, helping to maintain your home’s temperature.
Aesthetically Pleasing Energy-Efficient Shades
Generally, shades are even more energy-efficient than blinds. Roman shades use folds of fabrics made from various materials that overlap and create flat or billowing layers, increasing energy efficiency and blocking sound. This shade style keeps your home warmer in winter. You can also customize them by selecting thicker fabrics in over 20 colors.
Cellular shades are the most effective energy-efficient shades. These shades use layers of fabric shaped into honeycomb cells that fill with hot air as they attempt to pass through the window, causing the shade to press against the window. This added insulation keeps you warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and quieter year-round.
Shop Energy-Efficient Shades and Blinds Near Hampton, NH
If you’re ready to lower your energy bill, our efficient and knowledgeable team at Alton Bay Blinds can help you find the proper energy-efficient window treatment for your home. Whether you’re interested in a specific style or want to maximize energy efficiency, we’ll work with you on customization to complement your home. We also measure your windows to fit perfectly, maximizing your energy usage.
Call (603) 474-6099 or request a free in-home consultation online to see how different window treatment styles can look in your home. We proudly serve Hampton, Hampton Falls, Rye, Seabrook, Alton Bay, Gilford, Portsmouth, Meredith, Moultonborough, Laconia, Wolfeboro, and New Castle, New Hampshire; the Seacoast and Lakes regions; and Boxford, Boston, Essex, Newburyport, and Georgetown, Massachusetts; and Southern Maine.
