The Science Behind Honeycomb Blinds
As autumn brings in cooler temperatures and early nights, it’s time to start thinking about your cold weather strategy. The days are getting shorter, which can only mean one thing: freezing temperatures are upon us.
Bundling up in sweaters and blankets may sound cozy, but it is not the most efficient way to face chilly evenings. Prepare your home for the coldest months with Hunter Douglas honeycomb blinds at Window Concepts in Paoli, PA.
Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom
Have you ever wondered why your home feels so cold in the fall and winter? Modern homes and renovated spaces are designed to keep the elements out, and your home heating system is supposed to create a comfortable atmosphere around your entire house. So why do you keep reaching for fluffy blankets, putting on toasty layers, and lighting the fireplace to stay warm?
The answer might surprise you!
Instead of running your heater on overtime to stay cozy, look toward your windows and doors. They might be the cause of these unreliable temperatures!
Even with the top-of-the-line fixtures, as much as 30% of your home’s heating and cooling costs get lost through your windows and doors, causing your home to feel frigid even when the heat is turned on. Older homes are especially susceptible to energy loss, as the materials made to build older homes were not intended to promote energy efficiency.
Because they are made from glass, as opposed to thicker materials like drywall, steel, and concrete, windows and doors are particularly vulnerable to producing drafts. Upgrading them to double- or triple-paned fixtures can help eliminate the issue, but a multi-faceted approach is the best way to keep the cold out. Install honeycomb blinds for an additional layer of protection.
How do Honeycomb Blinds Work?
Traditional blinds are made with wood or faux wood and feature individual slats connected by thin pieces of string. Honeycomb blinds, also known as cellular shades, transform that design into a highly energy-efficient window treatment.
Instead of individual wood or faux wood slats, cellular shades are made from a continuous piece of lightweight fabric sewn into rows of hexagonal pockets. These hollow slats create air bubbles that trap unwanted heat, light, and sound from passing through.
Window treatment engineers found their inspiration from honeybees. These intelligent creatures use one of the strongest naturally occurring shapes to build impressive hives that can house thousands of bees.
You may know that engineers love triangles because of their highly indestructible properties. Six triangles organized in a circular pattern create a hexagon, capturing the strength of the triangles in one straightforward shape. Honeycomb shaped cellular shades use this strength to their advantage to prevent energy loss at vulnerable points in the home. Cellular shades offer another layer of defense against energy loss to help keep your home comfortable and your heating costs low.
Choose Honeycomb Blinds at Window Concepts PA
Get your home ready for the cold weather with the help of skilled window treatment experts at Window Concepts. Contact us to get a quote on new honeycomb blinds, also known as cellular shades, for your home!
Give us a call to make an appointment at (484) 318-8238, and visit our showroom, located at 1712 E Lancaster Ave in Paoli, PA.
Our service area includes Malvern, Chester Springs, Paoli, Devon, Radnor, Gladwyne, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Newtown Square, and the entire Philadelphia Main Line.