Improve Energy Efficiency with Your Window Treatments
With the high heat and humidity we have during Dallas summers, everyone is looking for ways to improve energy efficiency and get the most from their air conditioning systems. According to the Department of Energy, air escaping through your windows can account for up to 25% of your annual cooling bill, and this can go up as high as 40% in older homes. The right energy-efficient window treatment can help keep your house cooler in the summer without additional strain on your AC.
Many factors play a role in the energy efficiency of your windows, such as which direction the windows face, how much direct sunlight they receive, and the solar heat control inherent in the windows themselves. Hunter Douglas is the world leader in innovation and the developer of the most energy-efficient window treatments. At Ross Howard Designs, we carry a wide range of Hunter Douglas window fashions that significantly reduce energy loss at the window.
What is the Best Energy Efficient Window Treatment?
The industry has recognized Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades as the most energy efficient window treatment on the market. Available in hundreds of fabrics, colors, and textures, you don’t have to sacrifice style when you choose our honeycomb shades for energy efficiency. Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades feature patented honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction and three air pockets to reduce heat flow at the window.
Installation and Operational Consideration for Energy Efficient Window Treatments
For greater energy efficiency, your window treatment should be as close to the window as possible, and blinds or shades should be mounted inside the window frame. With our Platinum motorization systems, you can add state-of-the-art technology to make your window treatments even more energy efficient. Program your window treatments to open and close and times during the day when you most need to block or capitalize on the sunlight, or use a solar sensor to close your window treatments automatically when too much sunlight is coming in. Stop by our showroom for a demo!
Energy Efficient Window Treatments in Dallas
Ross Howard Designs has been a Dallas area’s leader in window treatments, window treatment automation, custom drapery, and interior design since 1981. Stop by our newly expanded Hunter Douglas Gallery location to see over 70 functional window covering displays, including the latest in Platinum technology automation systems. The professional designers at Ross Howard are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends, and innovative technologies. For more expert information on window treatments, or for a free in-store consultation, give us a call today – 972-490-0088. When you stop by our showroom make sure you ask us for a free design book.
