If you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint and minimize your impact on Planet Earth, consider solar shades or insulating cellular shades. Finding ways to save energy can put more dollars back into your wallet as well as benefit the environment. Choices among window shades are plentiful. Consider all your options before making a final decision.
Solar Shades
Solar shades are known for their assistance in keeping summer heat out of the home. They are available in a wide variety of designs and colors to provide them with the ability to easily fit into any room’s theme or décor. They can save you money due to the reduced need for continuous air conditioning to keep your home cool during hot weather. Solar shades will keep temperatures inside your home cooler by blocking the sun’s rays.
Speaking of the sun’s rays, solar shades can also help protect against the sun’s harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays. Solar shades also help protect your furniture and your carpets or flooring from potential damage due to the strength of the sun’s rays. While solar shades can block out harmful effects of the sun, they do not obscure the view. You will still be able to see all the beautiful Arizona landscapes that surround your home.
Insulating Cellular Shades
Insulating cellular shades is another option among several ways to save energy when making a window treatment selection. This type of shade works great due to the double pleats trapping pockets of air inside the shade. As this occurs, heat is blocked from moving in or out. Insulating cellular shades create a barrier between your room and the outside window. They prevent air between the window and the window treatment, which, in turn, creates more energy efficiency and saves money on your overall energy costs. They also help keep rooms warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Whether keeping your home cooler in the summer or warmer in the winter, both solar shades and insulating cellular shades have advantageous qualities to consider. If you are not sure which type of shade is best for your Scottsdale home, contact Gallery of Shades for a free in-home consultation today.