If you have a east/ west facing window you will want to keep the hot weather out, southerly facing windows will require insulation as these windows rarely receive sunshine; but experience the wind chill factor of winter. Some newer homes have well insulated windows but the older homes with single panes of glass can get pretty drafty. Windows that have east and/or west exposure will also have to deal with sun and heat exposure.
If you're trying to keep the cold out try these:
- Cellular Shades - The most energy efficient are the cell products as they trap energized air in their cell pockets preventing it from cycling with the internal room temperature.
- Timber Shutters - Excellent slat closure while still offering light and privacy control. Wood is a very good insulator.
If you're trying to keep the heat and sun out try these:
- Sunscreen Blinds - If the view is important but the sun is driving you crazy you'll want to check these out. The most popular product for sun control while still offering a view of the outdoors and maintains daytime privacy.
What other product can do this?
- Cellular Shades - The most energy efficient product. No rout holes in the fabric so it has a solid fabric face to block out all of the direct sunlight. Traps the air in its pockets and slows the cycling. Great soft shade in translucent colors or Use the Room Darkening Cellular Shades or Blockout to block even more heat and sun.
- Plantation Shutters - This product has thick styles and slats that work really well blocking out the heat and sun; great quality with super light closure. Beware of imitations, they don’t hinge or close well.
