How Custom Window Treatments Can Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency

Why the Fit is Important

Premium custom window treatments are more precise than typical window treatments.

Custom treatment windows are typically custom to the window size and gaps.

This is important because it comes down to the specific details of energy efficiency, and window treatments that are custom to the window size may look adequate from a distance but fall short of optimal energy efficiency.

A custom window treatment can:

- Reduce drafts from windows

- Block unwanted solar heat gain

- Create a more consistent indoor temperature

- Improve control of light and enhance privacy

- Maintain a clean, finished look to the room

Just like a warm winter coat is most effective when tailored to fit properly, your windows will be most effective when window treatments fit properly.

Benefits of Custom Window Treatments

When we differentiate our window treatment products, the first benefit is the addition of insulating properties to the window.

1. Adding insulation

Some treatments can create a 'dead air' space between the glass and the room. This extra air barrier slows heat conduction and is especially helpful when it is cold outside. Honeycomb cellular shades, due to their design, are great insulators.

2. Reducing solar heat gain

Your south- and west-facing windows can turn your room into a greenhouse. The sun's heat causes a buildup in the room, where window treatments can manage heat gain without eliminating the natural daylight.

3. Controlling daylight

Good design means not having a dark space, but rather a space where light is directed. Custom window treatments can soften the daylight, control how much light is let in, and eliminate excessive use of artificial (electric) light.

Strategies for the Greatest Energy Efficiency

Not all the rooms in the house need the same solutions. Some of the most effective options include the following:

- Cellular shades, which help to keep the temperature regulated and provide insulation.

- Solar shades are better suited for rooms that receive a lot of direct sunlight.

- Drapery panels, which provide a softer look and better coverage.

- Layered window treatments, which provide the best of aesthetics paired with functionality.

Layering treatments can be especially beneficial. Pairing a shade and drapery can add depth, a stylish look, and an extra barrier against heat and cold.

Benefits by Room

When it comes to energy-efficient window treatments, they tend to be more beneficial to the rooms they are in.

- Living rooms: help with glare and solar heat from expansive windows.

- Bedrooms: help with temperature and light control to allow for better sleep.

- Home offices: help reduce glare on the screen while preserving daylight.

- Older homes: increase the comfort levels near drafty windows.

- Sun-filled rooms: help control the temperature while allowing the design to shine.

An Investment that is Worth it

With Premium custom window treatments, it goes beyond being a finishing touch to a room. It is a performance upgrade that helps reduce strain on the heating and cooling system. It increases comfort in the room and makes it more balanced.

In the end, the premium window treatments do not just frame the window. They help to create the feeling of the house and keep it changing from season to season.

FAQ

1. Do premium custom window treatments really improve energy efficiency?

Yes. In particular cases, it really depends on how well the window treatments are fitted.

2. Which window treatments are best for insulation?

One of the best options is cellular shades because of their structure. The honeycomb structure traps air and insulates.

3. Can custom window treatments keep a room's temperature low?

Yes. There are light-filtering solar shades that help reduce the amount of heat that is built up from the sun's direct light.

4. Is custom fit important?

Yes. Custom fit ensures there are no gaps, adequate coverage, and efficient performance.

5. Do custom window treatments reduce glare and UV exposure?

Yes. There are a variety of options to reduce glare from the sun. This also helps minimize the UV exposure that damages the flooring and the furnishings.

6. Are layered window treatments worth it?

Most of the time, yes. Layering window treatments will improve the control of light and insulation. This also improves the visual aspect.