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The Perks of Energy Efficient Window Coverings

Energy efficiency has gained traction over the past several years when it comes to taking care of your home, but what does energy efficiency actually mean when it comes time to upgrade your window treatments?

Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades near Roseburg, Oregon (OR)

If you’ve sat next to a window during the peak of winter, you already have your answer.

Windows are the #1 place where heat loss or gain occurs in your home, meaning that your window treatments play a vital role in protecting your heating/cooling from either being insulated or from being lost entirely.

Thankfully, at The Blindman, we carry energy-efficient blinds and shades from Hunter Douglas that can help prevent year-round heat loss or gain. The right blind or shade solution can lower your home’s carbon footprint, and, ultimately, lower your utility bills.

1. Preventing Heat Loss/Gain by Trapping Unwanted Air

One of the best perks of energy-efficient window coverings is their ability to trap unwanted outdoor air from getting into your home. This keeps your heat indoors during the winter and  prevents the AC from escaping from the windows in the summer.

Most energy-efficient window coverings accomplish this due to the layers of insulation that are created within the shade. For Roman shades, this happens within their drapery-like folds. For cellular shades, this happens within their discreet layer of honeycomb-shaped cells.

2. Lowering Energy Bills

Another incredibly functional aspect of installing energy-efficient window treatments is that they will ultimately help lower your utility bills. Window treatments like Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades offer award-winning efficiency and can even offer a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,200 on select styles.

When paired with PowerView® Automation, you’ll notice a long-term difference. PowerView® Automation can pair with your existing Smart Home system and Smart Thermostat via the PowerView® Gateway to detect when interior temperatures reach a higher or lower temperature than what you’ve set to trigger your heat or AC to kick on. This also means you can control your blinds and shades remotely to add security to your home when you’re away (or simply provide an easy way to close your shades when you leave home for the day if you forgot too). Our favorite part is that you can control your window treatment with voice commands—meaning that they’re truly hands-free.

3. Create a Cozier Home

Lower utility bills and a lower carbon footprint are great, but what about the simple joy of enjoying a cozier home? We all know how frustrating it can be to feel a cold draft in the winter, and energy-efficient window treatments are a simple way to ensure you avoid that sudden chill.

All of our energy-efficient window treatment options at The Blindman also provide versatility visually, so you can choose the option that will feel the coziest in your home near Roseburg, OR.

One of our favorite cozy, energy-efficient window treatment is Vignette® Roman Shades — they offer soft, drapery-like folds with a clean look due to the lack of exposed cords.

Request a Consultation with The Blindman

If you’re interested in learning more about energy-efficient blinds and shades like the ones available from Hunter Douglas, request a consultation with The Blindman or give us a call at (541) 957-7745.

We’d be happy to help provide you with more information on how our energy-efficient window coverings work twice as hard as our competitors, and how they can help you lower your carbon footprint, lower your utility bills, and create a cozier home.

At The Blindman, we’re proud to provide homeowners in Roseburg, OR and the surrounding areas with the best-in-class window treatments on the market. As a locally owned and operated business, we pride ourselves in our top-notch customer service, knowledge of the local area’s climate and window needs, as well offering post-installation support.

The Blindman proudly serves the following locations: Roseburg, Sutherlin, Dillard, Winston, Brockway, Olalla, Roseburg North, Glide, and Peel, OR.