Honeycomb Shades and Blinds are Great Insulators in Colorado Srpings

Honeycomb shades or blinds add insulation to your window. There are many different types of Honeycomb shades which revolve around the cellular size. Cellular Honeycomb Shades get their name from the honeycomb cell construction, which is designed to trap air inside each cell, giving it outstanding insulating properties. The cellular size is that width or distance that makes up the cell. That is why honeycomb shades or blinds is a great insulator. Just like we use double pane windows to provide great insulation for heat and cold the same concept is employed in the way honeycombs provide insulation.

Since there are many different manufacturers of honeycombs I have never seen a Underwriters Laboratory study of the R Value of the shades. Generally, the R value is between 2.5 and 4 but some can be more or less.

The construction of the honeycomb fabric has much to do with the R Value. You can have a single cell honeycomb that has a higher R Value then a double cell Honeycomb shade.

As a consumer, ask the questions about R Values. Most manufactures provide the R Value about their Honeycomb blinds. But, remember that the product is being ranked by the manufacturer with no standard to my knowledge in the industry.

But remember you would like not only great insulation but a great look.

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