Plummeting temperatures rise our desire to crank up the heat, in turn increasing our heating bill!  This is where insulated window coverings (energy-efficient shades) come into play!

Bare windows are like open valves; heat and light flow freely and uncontrolled in all directions.  Window coverings give us control over this and allow us to take advantage of natural heat, light, and cooling.  They also allow us to enjoy the benefits of a reduced electricity bill!

A proper window covering provides your home with thermal comfort which can optimize productivity, health, and well-being – and who couldn’t use a little of that?

Feeling cold greatly impacts our productivity by making us restless, uncomfortable, and easily distracted.  Window coverings can help regulate the temperature in our home and provide us with maximum thermal comfort. 

Let’s go back to the valve analogy:

 An uncovered window is essentially an open valve.  This means that heat escapes quite easily, causing your home’s source of heat to work even harder.  A person sitting next to an uncovered window radiates more heat than they receive back from the cold glass, so eventually they feel cold too.  Cranking up the heat consumes energy and resources and can quickly become costly.

 A well-insulated window not only balances the incoming heat, but also traps the heat inside the room!

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