It's going to get cold soon and I have the perfect solutions for you to save money on your energy bills this winter.
Windows were once called "wind holes." Fortunately, today's sealed double-pane windows do a good job of preventing unwanted air flow. However, closed windows still offer very little resistance to the flow of heat.
Windows are, in fact, "energy holes." Compared to the well-insulated walls and roofs of modern homes, standard double-pane windows allow 10 to 15 times more heat energy to flow through them.
So, despite the fact that windows make up only about 10% of a home's insulated shell, up to 50% of the home's heating and cooling energy pours through them.
This means that up to half of what is paid for heating and cooling utility bills pours through them, as well. Isn't it time to stop throwing money out the window?
Adding energy-efficient window treatments can be the most effective investment you make to control your utility bill. Window Designs by Diane and Hunter Douglas can help you save on your energy bills while enhancing the beauty of your home. Read below for more information.
I can be reached at Windowdzn@aol.com to help you save on your energy bills this winter. |
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Most or your home's energy is lost through windows as shown in the thermal imaging photo above. The areas in red show where a home loses the most energy.
All window coverings help defend your home against summer heat and winter cold. The design, materials and construction of Hunter Douglas products enable them to make a more significant contribution to energy efficiency.
Furniture Shouldn't Have Tan Lines!
Sunscreen protects our skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Window treatments can do the same for your home's interior.
We love light-filled rooms, but UV rays will eventually fade floors, furniture, upholstery, draperies and treasured artwork. Homeowners need UV control, especially in winter when the sun reaches further into our rooms to damage:
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Art. While we like to look at artwork in natural light, UV exposure can destroy our treasures.
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Textiles. Prolonged exposure causes natural, undyed fabrics to yellow. It weakens fibers, making them look prematurely old and worn.
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Wood. Sunlight will fade the sections of wood flooring and sides of wood furniture that it reaches, creating uneven coloring. Wood grain can expand with UV exposure, sometimes splitting open due to heat and dryness.
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 Silhouettes are a beautiful way to protect your furnishing form UV rays,and Hunter Douglas is offering a $50 per shade rebate on all Silhouettes shades through 12/15/10. Hunter Douglas has a wide selection of products that can improve the energy efficiency of your home and protect your home from harmful UV light. And best of all they are offering rebates on some of their most popular products through 12/15/10. Give me a call at 847-955-0083 and I can help you start saving money now!
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