As the weather begins to change, it’s the perfect time to start winter-proofing your home. Energy efficiency has become a top priority for everyone due to rising energy costs and one proven way to save energy is by installing blinds and shutters. You can take some measures to make a real difference in reducing energy consumption, so we’ve compiled a few tips below that will help you keep your house warm this winter with our most effective window shading.
The flow of heat transfer through windows is displayed above using infrared imaging. The red areas highlight the heat loss that occurs when there are no window coverings – the warm air inside the room cools as it hits the cold glass in the window.
There are plenty of different ways to prevent the heat from escaping such as cavity wall insulation but that can be a costly solution. Having double glazed windows can also help reduce heat loss by 54%- to 64. A great way to keep the heat inside is to choose a window shade to help reduce the warm air from leaking out. Depending on the type of fabric, this can act as additional insulation for your windows and doors. They’ll give your home a stylish lift too.
Read below for our recommendations of window blinds that would create a thermal barrier.
