Winter is already an expensive time of year, with energy bills being their highest in the coldest months. Keeping your heating on all day long just isn’t affordable for many people and so finding ways to reduce costs while keeping your home cosy is more important than ever.
In this post, we’ll explore how much heat loss occurs through windows, how the right thermal window shades can drastically reduce that loss, whilst finding products to suit every interior style and need.
How to prevent heat loss through windows?
Most homeowners are not aware that up to 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows and doors. This may differ from home to home, as house size, glazing level and the number of windows can all make a difference. Windows are one of the weakest points of insulation in any home, alongside roofing and doors, allowing warm air to escape while letting cold drafts in.
You can dramatically improve the energy efficiency of your home with thermal window shades and correct insulation, such as double or triple glazing. Thermal shades provide an extra layer, helping to reduce heat loss by up to 40% during the winter months.
The benefits of thermal shutters and blinds
There is now a fantastic range of thermal shades to suit every home and budget, which have made an improvement to properties, more than just a stylistic addition. Here are a few ways they can make a big difference:
- Improved insulation: Thermal shading serves as an effective physical barrier, insulating your home from the cold. Instead of leaving your heating on for extended periods, you can run it for just an hour to warm up your space, allowing the thermal shading to retain the warmth and do the rest.
- Energy efficiency: By reducing heat loss, you’ll rely less on heating your home, which leads to significant savings on your energy bills.
- Year-round benefits: The benefits extend beyond the winter months. Our thermal blackout shutters and honeycomb blinds, for example, also protect your home from heat gain in the summer months, making them a versatile and smart investment for year-round comfort.
What thermal window shades are available?
Thermal blackout shutters: The integrated blackout blinds make these shutters even more effective, giving you increased insulation and that works to keep your home at the perfect temperature, day or night. They help prevent heat from escaping and offer almost 100% blackout when closed, offering you both warmth and privacy.
Cassette roller blinds: According to the BBSA, “Roller blinds with zipped side channels” also known as cassette blinds, have one of the highest ratings of thermal insulation for window shading, saving up to 33% of heat loss. The fixed side rails and bottom seal, mean no light can get through and less heat can be lost, making them a perfect thermal blackout blind solution.
Honeycomb pleated blinds: Honeycomb blinds are designed to trap heat inside the pleats, which then creates a layer of insulation on your windows, doors and skylights. This especially works best on perfect-fit pleated blinds.
Time to upgrade your home?
Thermal shutters and blinds don’t just keep you warm, they help you manage your energy bills in the hardest months of the year. If you’d like to discuss more about our thermal range contact us today to learn more about our products and services, or to schedule a consultation.
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