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Reducing the Summer Heat!
June 23rd, 2010
Here’s a tip on how to use window coverings to help reduce the heat and cut down on that electric bill!
Applications: Conventional drapes or curtains reduce heat from a room by 10%. Restrict the air flow at the top or bottom by enclosing the drapery bars or by ensuring the drapes go all the way to the floor and you will significantly increase the efficiency of your drapes. Or even better, add a cornice board or a board mounted valence!
Fabric & Linings: Medium colored drapes with a white plastic backing or lining are best for keeping out the heat in summer. The white backing reflects sunlight back outside before it gets turned into heat, while the medium color allows enough natural light into the room to make the room usable without a light, without the room getting hot from the sun light.
A double layer of drapes is more efficient than a single layer as more separate air spaces are created and convection is reduced.
The benefits are as practical in the winter when the same applications help keep the heat in!
Sun from the West in.
My windows face West and I love my view but I appreciate my roller shades when the glare and heat overwhelm this space!
Sun from the West out!
The roller shades keep the glare and heat out without sacrificing the light.
