Saving Your Hard-Earned Energy Dollars!
Rising energy costs are affecting everyone's pocketbook. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, sunny windows make air conditioners work two to three times harder. In colder seasons, heat lost through windows can account for 10 to 25% of your heating bill. Liza Bowles, President of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center, stresses the importance of window coverings. "Especially with the larger windows so prevalent today, shades and blinds are necessary to add energy efficiency to a home," said Bowles. "And, during the summer months, keep them fully closed on south and west-facing windows to prevent heat gain."When it comes to energy-efficient window fashions, Hunter Douglas has the answer. In fact, in 1985 the company created the first highly energy-efficient window coverings — soft, durable Duette® honeycomb shades. Since then, the product has spurred an entirely new category of window coverings and the many fabric, color, style and hardware options available in Duette Honeycomb Shades just keeps expanding.
Wendell Colson, Hunter Douglas Vice President of Product Development, first developed the concept for Duette Honeycomb Shades during the energy crisis of the late 70s as a young architect and inventor in Massachusetts renovating big, drafty Victorians. "One night as I was shivering in bed, a double curtain came together in a regular folding pattern, capturing air between those folds in a honeycomb-like configuration," said Colson. "I saw this vertically, but I thought if we put it together horizontally you would have a highly energy-efficient treatment because air would literally be trapped in the honeycomb cells." Today, Duette Honeycomb Shades are even available in triple layers of honeycombs. These Duette triple honeycomb shades are the most energy-efficient honeycomb product on the market today.
We are a Priority Showcase Dealer for Hunter Douglas Dealer and carry their complete line of window fashions. If you'd like more information about saving energy in an attractive custom window treatment, let us know. We''ll arrange an in home appointment.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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One of the most commonly used purposes of interior designs is Custom window treatments. The window treatments mainly focus on decorating the windows of the house. Depending on the size of your room and the placement of the window different window treatments can be put to use. Creativity is very much required to lend a design to your house. You can make use of the different colored curtains to add zeal to your room.
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