Cold Weather Window Treatments in Colorado Springs

Winter weather is quickly heading our way in Colorado Springs, CO. Many people ask," What are the best insulators for window coverings?". Generally, the two best would be the plantation shutters and the honeycomb cellulars. Often the honeycombs are called cell shades or honeycombs. Generally wood plantation shutter have a minimum of a r-value of 5 when most of the cellular shades are in the r-value of 2 to 4. The cost of wood plantation shutters are usually at least 2 to 3 times more the cost of shutters.

If you have any questions please call our office at 719-488-0468. You could also visit us on the web at www.blindscoloradosprings.com and www.www.budgetblinds.com/northColoradoSprings/

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Window Treatments are great insulators and save you money

As homeowners across the country prepare to make improvements to their homes, many are thinking in two particular shades of green – environmentally friendly and fiscally sound.

The Department of Energy reports that heating and cooling accounts for nearly 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense in most households. One of the simplest ways to reduce your heating and cooling needs and costs is by using your window treatments. In some cases, heat gain can be reduced by 45% (US Department of Energy, Consumer’ Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy)

Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing window treatments:
All window treatments can help reduce heat gain when they are used.
Shutters and cellular shades are great insulators
Solar fabrics and window film are great choices to cut your A/C requirement.
Window film has been reported to reduce air conditioning costs by as much as 30-40%.
All window coverings have insulating properties. Some are better at the job than others.
Thermal lining used in drapery panels and Roman shades increases heat retention and reduces heat loss, thereby cutting heating requirements.
Budget Blinds proudly carries roller shades made from Sheerweave #2000 and #2390, which received GREENGUARD certification. Not only do these products reduce UV exposure, they are also low emitting products. GREENGUARD Environmental Institute established performance based standards to identify products with low chemical and particle emissions for use in indoor furnishings among other uses.
Your Budget Blinds Style Consultant can help you find the window coverings that perform beautifully and look great doing it. Schedule your free in-home consultation today!

Did you know that Budget Blinds also carries a wide variety of products made from recycled or renewable resources? Ask your Budget Blinds Style Consultant about window treatments made from woven woods, cotton, silk or composite wood and beautiful area rugs made from wool, sisal, mountain grass and seagrass.

If you should have any questions please email and visit our website at www.blindscoloradosprings.com or www.budgetblinds.com

Budget Blinds Colorado Springs

Hi! I hope you will find this blog of interest as you look to find answers for you window covering needs. Budget Blinds is the leading window covering franchise in the U.S. and Canada. We have over 1000+ franchises throughout North America. To find the local dealer near you just go to budgetblinds.com and enter your zip code.

If you should ever have any questions please email me at rwagner@budgetblinds.com We are located in the Colorado Springs Colorado metro area. OUr websites are www.blindscoloradosprings.com and www.www.budgetblinds.com/northColoradoSprings/index.html