How Energy-Efficient Window Treatments Can Save You Money

Have you ever felt drafts when standing next to your windows? Are your monthly energy bills beginning to soar? If this is the case, you’re not alone! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, roughly 25% of annual heating and cooling costs are due to air leakage through the windows, and this percentage can increase to as much as 40% in older homes. The fact is that many windows are not properly insulated, and while buying new, energy-efficient windows is a great way to increase your home’s thermal performance, it will be quite an expensive investment. The good news is that there is a cheaper and effective solution: new window coverings. The right window treatments can help with your home’s energy loss and potentially lower your monthly heating and cooling costs.

How They Work

Energy-efficient window treatments work by trapping air and providing a layer of insulation between the window and window covering. This will help stabilize your home’s interior temperature year-round, keeping it warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer. Because there will be less strain on your HVAC system, you may notice lower monthly utility costs over time. Some of the most energy-efficient window treatments include:

• Cellular shades – Cellular shades have honeycomb-shaped cells that trap air within their pockets, which in turn increases insulation. This window treatment has the highest efficiency value, and for the best results, you should use shades that have two cells rather than one.
• Solar shades – Solar shades are made from fabrics that are designed to block out anywhere from 86% to 99% of UV rays that would other stream into your home every day. They’re available in varying opacities to meet your privacy and light-control needs.
• Plantation shutters – Shutters have fewer gaps compared to other window treatments because they are installed tightly to the window frame, increasing insulation. These window coverings also provide a timeless appearance, making them the perfect addition to any home.
• Drapes – Thick fabric drapes also provide an extra layer of insulation, especially when paired with your choice of blinds or shades.

Turn to Bay Home & Window

If you want to adorn your home with energy-efficient window treatments, turn to the professionals at Bay Home & Window. We have been serving discerning homeowners in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1994, and have earned numerous awards and a spot on the Better Business Bureau Honor roll for 11 years in a row. We have a selection of cellular shades, solar shades, shutters, drapes, and a plethora of other window treatments that are exceptionally energy efficient, durable, and attractive. Furthermore, we are proud to be a direct wholesale supplier, so you’ll be able to get these window treatments for 20-30% less than you’d pay at retail outlets.

If you’d like to learn more about our top-of-the-line selection of energy-efficient window treatments, turn to the long-trusted professionals at Bay Home & Window. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have and schedule your free in-home or virtual consultation.