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Energy Saving Window Shades

Oh, the beauties of AC on a hot Illinois afternoon. Escaping the scorching sun and oppressive humidity of a Midwest summer into the frosty embrace of an air-conditioned house is bliss any day from June to September. So, the last thing you want on those hot summer days is for that precious (and expensive) AC to seep out your house through unprotected windows. Energy saving window shades can play a key part in helping keep your energy bills low by providing indoor climate control through the regulation of energy in and out of a home. This includes keeping artificial cooling in and controlling incoming heat and light. We are excited to tell you all about our energy saving window shades and their benefits.

Energy Saving Window Shades, Honeycomb Shades, Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades near Peoria, Illinois (IL)

Heat Energy

Our need for heat and AC fluctuates throughout the seasons, which is why cellular honeycomb shades are great yearround. They prevent the unwanted transfer of energy through windows, which can account for up to 30+ percent of energy loss in residential buildings. Honeycomb shades keep the cold out and the heat in during the winter months. In the summer, they block the heat from coming in and the AC from getting out. Their cellular construction traps air right at your windows so no inside air goes out and no outside air comes in. Over time, this will keep your home comfortable and energy bills reduced.

Energy Saving Honeycomb Shades

Light Energy

Natural illumination isn’t just soft on the eyes, it can be easy on the wallet too. The smart use of natural illumination can minimize the artificial lighting needed in your home while simultaneously creating a welcoming and resident friendly lighting scheme. Good lighting can make work spaces more productive and add energy to the ambiance of a room. For the best of natural illumination in a home and room darkening capabilities when needed, look to modern energy saving window shades that use both opaque and translucent fabrics. These dual-opacity treatments have the ability to create a range of lighting effects with energy-saving benefits for homeowners.

Dual-Opacity Energy Saving Window Shades

  • Silhouette® Window Shading
  • Pirouette® Window Shadings
  • Designer Banded Shades

Powered Shades

Automated systems for energy saving window shades can help heighten the efficiency of said shades resulting in more precise control and better overall performance. PowerView® Automation from Hunter Douglas offers homeowners the ability to synchronize window shades throughout their home with the solar rotation of their specific geographic location. This allows the shades to adjust seamlessly throughout the day in response to the changing light conditions.

Energy Saving Window Shades Compatible with PowerView

  • Duette® Honeycomb Shades
  • Solera® Soft Shades.
  • Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
  • Silhouette® Window Shading
  • Pirouette® Window Shadings
  • Designer Banded Shades

Conclusion

If you’re ready to enjoy summer from a cool and comfortable home, contact SunGard Window Fashions to discuss the latest in energy saving window shades. Choose from the large selection of Hunter Douglas window treatments and benefit from the extensive product knowledge of their team of design experts. SunGard Window Fashions is located near Peoria, Illinois, and serves the greater Peoria area central Illinois. Request a consultation today.