In this blog entry, the California shade installation and California blinds installation experts here at LA Shades and Blinds will detail why energy efficient window coverings are so important, and the benefits that they can offer to your household.
Window Shutter Benefits
- Window shutters provide another layer of insulation between your home and the outdoors, keeping warm air inside during the Winter and cool air inside during the Summer
- Shutters allow you to control how much natural light enters your hoe, lowering your reliance on artificial lighting and lower how much energy you consume
- Window shutters provide fantastic levels of privacy without compromising any of your natural light or ventilation, allowing you a very comfortable and safe living area
How can I choose the right window shutters?
- Consider the material. Both wood and faux wood shutters provide great insulation, and vinyl shutters are more affordable, and provide other energy saving perks
- Large louvers allow for superior light and airflow control, increasing energy efficiency
- We recommend choosing custom fit shutters that are tailored to your window’s dimensions in order to make your windows more energy efficient
What are other options for making your windows more energy efficient?
- Choose cellular shades that are made with honeycomb shaped cells that help to trap air, increasing insulation and making it easier to improve temperature
- Solar shades are constructed from UV resistant materials blocking sunlight and heat without blocking views, allowing your home to stay cool during the Summer
- Blackout curtains are meant to block out 100% of sunshine, and ensure that you can keep a comfortable and even-temperature indoor environment, preventing heat gain during hot Summer months and heat loss during the Winter
