If you want to redesign
your home, you have the option to select from many kinds of window treatments.
You can consider money saving and energy saving options along with
attractiveness.
There are some people
who prefer to change the window treatments depending on the season. One of the
options is awning, which can decrease solar heat to almost 77% on some parts of
the building. Earlier built from metal or canvas, now awnings are available in
many materials.
Blinds are an economic alternative
that are available in the form of motorized blinds including Roman shades and more.
You can buy window blinds in horizontal
or vertical pattern that can alter the complete appearance of your room.
You can use draperies in
a casual way or as a classy addition to a beautiful room. In case you want to
use drapes keep in mind that they need to be washed periodically to offer a
fresh look. When you see from energy efficiency perspective they are very
useful in reducing cooling and heating bills.
If you prefer the uncluttered
look, you can go for highly reflective films on the windows. This is an economical
option that is not simple to use, but quite effective at blocking the rays of
the sun.
In case you want something
that blocks the window fully you may like the insulated panels that work like a
shutter. They are excellent when tightly sealed along the window frame. You
don’t need any special hardware or tools to install them.
There are people who
like mesh motorized retractable screens that also help in reducing the level of heat actually entering
the home. These screens are more effective in the east and west parts of the
house.
In case you are buying shades,
you can be sure that they work in almost all the rooms and are available in
many different variations. By selecting shades that have a very reflective as
well as a darker side, it is possible to make the air and heating system work
well in the home. To add to the insulation the shades come with layers of fibre
batting and sealed edges.
Shutters may seem like
a gadget useful only for the outside, but they can also be used inside. They
come with many advantages including weather protection, security, no need of thermal
shock to windows that are closed as well as excellent use of interior space and a.
You can add storm
panels as another efficient layer by decreasing the amount of regular loss of heat
up to 50 percent. These panels are cheaper as compared to double glazed windows
and come with the added benefit of being ideal for outside and inside the
house.
