Many people don’t know how to select the right blinds and shades for their windows. They result in wrong window treatments. Due to this, they face a lot of problems, such as energy inefficiency and safety risks.
If you are also going to install blinds and shades on your windows, you can prevent such issues by considering the below-mentioned factors:
1. Energy Efficiency
Hvac systems consume a lot of energy to maintain the internal environment of the home, which is comfortable both in winter and summer. However, they can work properly only when the homes are completely insulated. The most common places where hot or cold air can escape are the windows.
This results in huge energy bills due to the extra electricity consumed by Hvac systems. You can make your windows energy efficient and control electricity bills by installing insulated windows’ blinds. For this purpose, you have to consider some factors while selecting window blinds, such as the material, structure, thickness, and energy efficiency.
The honeycomb shades are considered the most efficient in terms of energy. Their structure is similar to that of the honeycomb, and they have small pockets. These pockets trap the air and create insulation between the window and the room. In this way, the minimum amount of air can escape from the room.
2. Durability
Windows treatments, such as blinds and shades, add a lot of value to your property. You have to consider durable and long-lasting blinds for this purpose. As they are extensively used, they face a lot of wear and tear.
First of all, you only have to select durable materials, such as wood, vinyl, PVC, fabric, and metal. The next thing that affects the binds’ durability is its structure. The structures that make these blinds and shades durable are the following:
- Cordless
- Roller
- Solar
- Composite
Whenever you go for the installation, you should select any of the above-mentioned structures.
3. Safety and Privacy
Safety is a major concern when having children and pets in the home. There are several places that provide intrusion and extrusion, such as windows, doors, ventilation, etc. You can minimize the security risks by selecting safe window treatments. The safety of the window treatments mainly depends upon their structure and material.
You should go for the simple and cordless window treatments. Those that have several cords can be threatening for the pets and children as they keep exploring the things in the home.
At the same time, your home’s privacy also depends upon the windows’ structure. You should select the one that blocks outsiders from seeing the visibility of the interior activities. The most appropriate options to maintain privacy are blackouts and wood shades. However, if you select the thin drapes, you should double the layers.
4. Light Control
Everyone wants to control the amount of light entering their rooms according to their comfort. Blind manufacturers have introduced window treatments that offer control over the amount of light.
Nowadays, there are smart window blinds that are controlled through smartphones. For instance, if you want to enjoy sunlight in the morning, these blinds will automatically allow the sunlight to enter through them every morning.
