3 Ways Window Treatments Save You Money On Energy Bills

In Virginia Beach, homeowners are always interested in ways to save actual bucks on their energy bills. Some realize that windows are the biggest source of heat waste. But only a few recognize that window treatments can make the difference between a house that’s easily cooled and heated and one that is a nightmare to manage. Here are three ways energy efficient window treatments help you save real dollars on your power bills.

Minimize Airflow

After the glass window, the material of an energy saving window treatment and its functionality are the main factors in how good it is at minimizing airflow. A blind or shade, with their delicate design, offer little to no defense against the effect of wind. Shutters on the other hand are made from wood and non-wood material that makes for the perfect second wall between you and the outdoor weather. Consider Polywood®, for example. Its progressive insulation system blocks as much as 30 degrees of airflow from a window. That’s the most you’ll find anywhere in Virginia Beach, if not the United States. And with airflow minimized, your heating and cooling system doesn’t have to work as hard to counter the impact of Virginia’s weather.

Resist Moisture, Humidity, & Heat Absorption

In a double-pane window, Polywood shutters have an R-Value of over 6. Compared to other shutters in the state, that’s the highest thermal resistance rating of insulation material.

On top of that, Polywood is moisture-proof, resisting humidity and moisture that can affect room temperature. This means less energy is spent on offsetting the effects of heat and humidity.

Reduce Heat Transfer

Window treatments are a great way to eliminate heat transfer. And what the window treatment is comprised from greatly affects its ability to stop heat and cold from adjusting the temperature in the room. Your window is best covered with a shutter such as Polywood. With a 45.96% reduction in heat transfer, Polywood shutters make certain that the atmosphere in the room is pleasant and unimpacted by the climate outside. Reducing heat transfer results in less power needed to adjust the temperature of the room.

Get Your Energy Savings

Polywood shutters are up to 70% more energy-efficient than wood shutters and up to 1600% more than aluminum blinds. This results in actual bucks saved on your energy bills. If you’re looking to maximize your energy savings, couple Polywood shutters with Solar Gard window film. The window film adds an extra layer of protection, rejecting up to 87% of solar heat and blocking 99% of harmful UV rays.

Ready to get your energy savings? During an in-home consultation, we’ll bring our window treatment samples and show you first-hand how energy efficient Polywood shutters truly are. Schedule your free in-home consultation today by calling 757-210-6448 or submitting the form below.