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Roller Window Shades Help Manage Electric Bills by Judith Persit
Roller shades help manage electric bills, and are a very versatile decorator accessory. There are several different styles of roller shades that can help reduce electric bills by aiding in temperature control in rooms. These are the main types sold today that can help with energy costs:
1. Blackout Roller Shades – These opaque window shades will totally block incoming light from outside. By keeping the sunlight out, room temperatures are reduced, so you do not need to run your air conditioner as often or as long. In winter, the dark window shades can provide some insulating effect, keeping warm air inside the room instead of diffusing out through the window glass. The heavier the material, the better the insulating effect, for cooling or heating.
2. Solar Roller Shades – These work by allowing diffuse lighting into a room, while keeping the harsh glare outside, and they provide privacy without eliminating light as blackout roller shades do. These protect furniture against ultra violet sunrays that can damage or fade materials and wood. Solar roller shades are ideal for any sun facing room where you want to have some sun control and heat reduction capability. Like all roller shades, they are adjustable, so you can have full window views whenever you desire.
Roller shades help manage electric bills by giving you options for both room lighting and heat management. Thick material on these window shades helps insulate rooms from drafts and leaks around windows. By mounting the window shades fully outside the window frame you have maximum coverage. You can even encase them in side runner boxes for additional control. Keeping sunlight out of a room during hot summer weather helps keep rooms cooler, so you do not have to run fans or air conditioners as much. This will affect your electric bill significantly. Since you can adjust the window shades up or down, you can allow as much light into a room as you want during the day.
Using the translucent solar shades will provide the air insulation factor plus allow greater levels of light into rooms. The glare free light is best for media rooms, where glare can interfere with television or computer monitor viewing. Because the material in solar shades is thicker, they also provide some protection against airflow and draftiness even though they allow diffuse light into the room. They are very useful for allowing light to enter a room where the outdoor view is less than desirable.
There is another type of roller shade you can purchase, that is a screen type for sun control. These allow you to still see the view outdoors, but provide minimal privacy and insulation, still better than bare windows.
Roller shades are available in decorator fabrics, at higher cost. Materials can be fabric coated with vinyl, PVC coated polyester, and woven fabrics. The fabric coated vinyl sleep (blackout) shades are the least expensive, and do not pin hole, crack or break like the old styles used to do. All roller shades come with either a standard hem bar or a decorative bottom bar to lend durability to the shade in use. Woven fabric window shades are light filtering, and can add to the decorative theme of your room.
Although it is possible to find lower price roller shades in discount stores, the true and better value comes from higher priced and custom roller shades. Materials are better quality, and have better durability and protective qualities than inexpensive roller shades. Roller shades can be used alone or combined with decorative window treatments. They are attractive and energy efficient. It is easy to see why roller shades help manage electric bills, reduce air conditioner wear and tear, and add flair to a room.
As an interior designer trained in journalism, Judith Persit specializes in window treatments. Judith writes about roller shades. Learn more about window shades at her site.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Roller-Window-Shades-Help-Manage-Electric-Bills/516470
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Coolaroo 338916 6 Ft x 6 Ft Designer Series Sun Shade in Birch $79.93 Coolaroo Exterior Window Shades are the ideal solution for reducing temperature within your home. Made from Coolaroos unique knitted all weather fabric they block up to 90% of the suns UV rays yet allow air to flow through. This breathable fabric not only significantly reduces temperatures behind the window shade but still allows just the right amount of light transmission to ensure you can always see whats happening outside. Includes one Sun Shade Elegant Thin Woven Designer Series Fabric- fashionable for any homes exterior or interior A smooth action roller clutch mechanism- designed to provide a smooth even roll even when exposed to extreme weather conditions Stainless steel tie-downs – for a stylish finish to secure the blind in the down position Superior UV Block- protecting your family and furnishings from the damaging effects of the sun A Double Cooling Factor- significantly blocking the suns heat but allowing air flow substantially reducing temperatures and reducing energy costs Weather resistant fabric and components- resistant to fade mold and mildew in addition to making the shade simple to clean A light filtering weave- fabric construction significantly reduces glare without darkening a rooms interior Clear PVC cartons designed to give the consumer a view of the fabric and components Four color insert label providing clear application images plus features and benefits. |
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Coolaroo 338947 6 Ft x 6 Ft Designer Series Sun Shade in Sandal Wood $79.93 Coolaroo Exterior Window Shades are the ideal solution for reducing temperature within your home. Made from Coolaroo s unique knitted all weather fabric they block up to 90 percent of the sun s UV rays yet allow air to flow through. This breathable fabric not only significantly reduces temperatures behind the window shade but still allows just the right amount of light transmission to ensure you can always see what s happening outside. Includes one Sun Shade Elegant Thin Woven Designer Series Fabric- fashionable for any home s exterior or interior A smooth Action Roller Clutch Mechanism- designed to provide a smooth even roll even when exposed to extreme weather conditions Stainless Steel Tie-Downs – for a stylish finish to secure the blind in the down position Superior UV Block- protecting your family and furnishings from the damaging effects of the sun A Double Cooling Factor- significantly blocking the sun s heat but allowing air flow substantially reducing temperatures and reducing energy costs Weather Resistant Fabric and Components- resistant to fade mold and mildew in addition to making the shade simple to clean A Light Filtering Weave- fabric construction significantly reduces glare without darkening a room s interior Clear PVC cartons designed to give the consumer a view of the fabric and components Four color insert label providing clear application images plus features and benefits. |
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Coolaroo 338954 8ft x 6 ft Designer Series Sun Shade in Sandal Wood $88.27 Coolaroo Exterior Window Shades are the ideal solution for reducing temperature within your home. Made from Coolaroo s unique knitted all weather fabric they block up to 90 percent of the sun s UV rays yet allow air to flow through. This breathable fabric not only significantly reduces temperatures behind the window shade but still allows just the right amount of light transmission to ensure you can always see what s happening outside. Includes one Sun Shade Elegant Thin Woven Designer Series Fabric- fashionable for any home s exterior or interior A smooth Action Roller Clutch Mechanism- designed to provide a smooth even roll even when exposed to extreme weather conditions Stainless Steel Tie-Downs – for a stylish finish to secure the blind in the down position Superior UV Block- protecting your family and furnishings from the damaging effects of the sun A Double Cooling Factor- significantly blocking the sun s heat but allowing air flow substantially reducing temperatures and reducing energy costs Weather Resistant Fabric and Components- resistant to fade mold and mildew in addition to making the shade simple to clean A Light Filtering Weave- fabric construction significantly reduces glare without darkening a room s interior Clear PVC cartons designed to give the consumer a view of the fabric and components Four color insert label providing clear application images plus features and benefits. |
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Coolaroo 338961 10ft x 6 ft Designer Series Sun Shade in Sandal Wood $104.95 Coolaroo Exterior Window Shades are the ideal solution for reducing temperature within your home. Made from Coolaroo s unique knitted all weather fabric they block up to 90 percent of the sun s UV rays yet allow air to flow through. This breathable fabric not only significantly reduces temperatures behind the window shade but still allows just the right amount of light transmission to ensure you can always see what s happening outside. Includes one Sun Shade Elegant Thin Woven Designer Series Fabric- fashionable for any home s exterior or interior A smooth Action Roller Clutch Mechanism- designed to provide a smooth even roll even when exposed to extreme weather conditions Stainless Steel Tie-Downs – for a stylish finish to secure the blind in the down position Superior UV Block- protecting your family and furnishings from the damaging effects of the sun A Double Cooling Factor- significantly blocking the sun s heat but allowing air flow substantially reducing temperatures and reducing energy costs Weather Resistant Fabric and Components- resistant to fade mold and mildew in addition to making the shade simple to clean A Light Filtering Weave- fabric construction significantly reduces glare without darkening a room s interior Clear PVC cartons designed to give the consumer a view of the fabric and components Four color insert label providing clear application images plus features and benefits. |
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