Do Window Coverings Save Energy

Do Window Coverings Save Energy? How Solar Shades Can Help Lower Your Energy Costs

Many of us are looking for ways to reduce our energy costs, and one of the first places to look is in our windows. Window coverings can provide an easy, cost-effective way to reduce energy costs, and solar shades are a great option. 

What are Solar Shades?

Solar shades, also known as sun shades, are a type of window covering that is designed to reduce the amount of sunlight that enters a room. Solar shades can be made of a variety of materials, such as fabric, vinyl, or polyester. 

Solar Shades are like sunglasses for your windows, providing the ideal solution for reducing glare from the sun and regulating the temperature indoors. These shades come in varying opacity levels, diffusing the natural sunlight and blocking out the damaging UV rays, all while keeping the rooms cool. Additionally, their straightforward yet polished look adds to any kind of décor.

Solar shades are also amazing for outdoor patios. Keep the impressive view, but block the extreme heat. Our exterior shades are mildew-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and even flame-retardant, meaning they can withstand the elements, making them an excellent choice for windows facing south and west.

How Window Coverings Reduce Energy Costs

Window coverings can have a huge impact on energy costs, as they can help to keep a home or business cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 

In the summer, window coverings help to keep the sun’s heat out of the room, reducing the need to run air conditioning. In the winter, window coverings help to keep the heat inside the room, reducing the need for heaters.

When it comes to energy-saving window coverings, solar shades are a great option. Solar shades are designed to reduce the amount of sunlight entering a room, which helps to keep the room cooler in the summer. 

Benefits of Solar Shades

Solar shades offer a number of benefits for homeowners and businesses looking to save energy. For starters, solar shades are designed to reduce the amount of sunlight entering a room, which helps to keep the room cooler in the warmer months. This helps to reduce air conditioning and heating costs, which can have a significant impact on energy costs.

Solar shades are also great for protecting furniture and other items in the room from fading due to the sun’s rays. Solar shades are designed to block up to 99% of harmful UV rays, which helps to protect furniture and other items in the room from fading or discoloration.

Solar shades are also an affordable option for reducing energy costs. Solar shades are generally less expensive than other window coverings, such as cellular or roman shades, making them a great option for budget-conscious homeowners and businesses.

Insolroll Exterior Solar Shades for Large Family Room Windows

Our client in Raleigh had a two-story wall of windows in their family room that was getting too much light. It was causing a glare and the room temperature was hard to manage in the warmer months. In order to keep the aesthetics of the architecture, the client didn’t want to put anything over the trim. 

We recommended an Insolroll exterior solar shade in order to keep the trim exposed. Since the windows were on the back of the house, they would be out of sight. The family saw an immediate drop in their electric bill after the solar shade was installed.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to reduce your energy costs, solar shades are a great option. Contact Made in the Shade Raleigh for a professional consultation to find out more about how solar shades can help lower your energy costs.

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