Shades of Green: Energy Efficient Treatments

Energy-efficient products are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners for a few reasons. First, energy-efficient treatments are better for the environment by reducing the amount of energy used to heat and cool a home. Secondly, they increase your comfort - not only in your home but also in your wallet.

It is our goal to provide a window treatment for every home and every need. This is why our partners at Alta Window Fashions have built-in key features to make many of their treatments more eco-friendly as well as wallet-friendly all while boosting your comfort. Here are some of our top energy-efficient treatments.

Honeycomb Shades (Cellular Shades)

Energy efficiency built-in. Did you know that up to 40% of a home’s heating and cooling can escape through its windows? The unique design of Honeycomb and Cellular Shades helps insulate your windows from extreme temperatures, helping reduce your energy bill.

What’s more, we offer rechargeable battery-operated motorized systems (some that can be run by the Solar Panel Charger option). The motorized systems of the Honeycomb and Cellular shades can be programmed to open and close automatically to help control the flow of heat.

Roller & Solar Shades

Multiple benefits rolled into one. Not only do Roller Shades feature energy-efficient fabrics, they also feature Greenguard Certified and Microban® antimicrobial protected fabrics. Solar Screen fabrics that help block the sun, but not the view help keep harmful and warming UV rays out. Additionally, opt for motorized shades, with the rechargeable battery and solar panel upgrades, to help reduce your home’s footprint.

With so many options in the Roller Shade family, it’s easy to make a choice that fits your home and the environment. Explore the SheerWeave® collection that includes a full line of sun control fabrics and opt for lighter fabrics to help reflect the sun out and keep your heating and cooling in. Additionally, fabrics with smaller openings, or less light-through, are great options in reducing the heat entering the room.

Sheer Shades (Window Shadings)

Daylighting - what a bright idea! Sheer Shades are a beautifully designed treatment that features two layers of sheer fabric and a rotating vane to control light. The double-layer treatment helps insulate the room, but the sheer layers help soften the hard rays while the rotating vane helps diffuse and disperse the rays throughout the room for even lighting. We call this “Daylighting.”

Daylighting helps reduce the need for artificial lights. The white exterior of the treatment helps reflect the heat and overall lowers energy costs. Like many of our other treatments on this list, Sheer Shades also come with motorized and programmable upgrade options to help control the flow of heating in your home.

Plantation Shutters

Like a breath of fresh air. Plantation Shutters are already an excellent choice for light control. The three options of louver size let you customize just how much light is coming into the room and when completely closed offer a near-blackout effect. What if we told you our partners at Eclipse Shutters have taken it a step further? That’s right! They’ve made Plantation Shutters even better! First, no wood. Not only does not using wood help keep a tree planted, but it also prevents wrapping and chipping caused by the sun. Second, hollow poly-resin. The poly-resin shutters are lightweight, easy to use, and offer exquisite insulating properties. The hollow louvers help trap unwanted heat and keep your room cool.

Finally, did you know that Eclipse Shutters are also Greenguard GOLD Certified? This means the shutters have been tested by an independent third-party organization to ensure that their chemical and particle emissions meet acceptable indoor air quality pollution guidelines and standards. What does it mean for you? You can breathe easy knowing that your shutters are a safer, healthier, and more energy-efficient choice for you and your family.

How Do Your Window Treatments Stack Up?

Perhaps you have a new home and need new treatments or an existing home that needs an update. Many older treatments may not be as energy-efficient as you’d like. If you’re ready to explore new window treatment options, schedule today!