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Make your home energy-efficient and start saving money

With inflation rates in Canada rising quicker and higher than anticipated, many people are starting to look for ways to save their hard-earned money.

Making your home energy-efficient is an excellent cost-effective solution that will conserve energy bills while decreasing energy bills annually.

With more money in your pockets during such challenging times, you can do the thing that matter to you the most and feel a weight lifted off your shoulders.

Interestingly enough, proper window treatments such as cellular shades are one of the most effective ways to do just that. Plus, they are visually appealing and can be customized to complement your space.

But the question is - how?

What is a cellular shade?

Cellular shades (also known as honeycomb shades) are fabric window treatments made of honeycomb-shaped pockets that are arranged vertically or horizontally in cellular structures.

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When pulled up, the shades neatly fold into a tight stack so you can still have a view and enjoy natural sunlight when desired. Once pulled down, they provide privacy, filter light and are put to work serving their purpose - conserving energy.

Cellular shades can be customized to match unique windows of all shapes and sizes, and they are available in a wide variety of colours, opacities and textures to match any home design.

On top of that, they’re designed with sheer, light-filtering, room-darkening and blackout lighting controls and you can even choose between corded, cordless and motorized styles.

How do cellular shades save energy?

Those honeycombed-shaped pockets we mentioned? That is how cellular shades save energy.

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The fabric pockets are engineered to trap some of the air coming through your window before it enters your home, preventing it from changing the inside temperature every season.

Year-round insulation provided by the shades restricts heat loss while syncing with heating and cooling. They keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter and provide a balanced temperature level.

It reduces the need to run your heating and cooling system often or overtime during the winter and summer months.

You use less energy and get to enjoy a satisfying temperature inside your home without a huge utility bill.

What kind of cellular shade is more energy efficient?

Lighting controls, opacity and fabric selection can influence how much energy and costs cellular shades save.

Blackout cellular shades are the most energy-efficient type of cellular shade, but the good news is that they do not have to be dark to block out all of the light!

The shades have additional light-blocking materials added to the shades’ honeycomb cells to block sunlight from penetrating your house, reducing the amount of energy your home would consume on heating and cooling.

Most of them are also backed with a light colour on the exterior side. This technique ensures that your window won’t look like a black hole from the street or excessively absorb heat, no matter what colour you choose. It increases curb appeal and energy efficiency.

That being said, one of the many advantages of cellular shades is that you can select a fabric that best suits your needs and taste. Plus, fabrics are multifaceted in their benefits.

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For example, you can choose a light-filtering fabric that is sheer enough to let natural light in, but not so sheer that people outside your home can see right through it.

You won't have to sacrifice your privacy for natural light or vice versa and eliminate the need to use artificial lighting indoors when the sun is out, resulting in savings on electricity.

Increase your home’s energy efficiency with cellular shades from Budget Blinds

A perfect year-round solution, cellular shades are high-performing throughout seasonal and temperature changes.

If you want to install cellular shades but are unsure of what opacity, lighting control or fabric, schedule a free in-home or virtual consultation with Budget Blinds’ local design experts.

As your local window covering experts, Budget Blinds Kamloops/Vernon delivers exceptional custom solutions for each client's unique needs.

Its experienced, knowledgeable and attentive team members offer the largest variety of products to provide the best solution designed for the way you live.



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