Is summer heat turning your home into an oven? Do you know what’s an effective way to keep your place cool? Consider installing good window coverings that improve the inside and outside looks of your house while allowing minimal heat into the interior of your living spaces. This means you can keep your place cool without cranking up the AC as much, saving you money and benefiting the environment at the same time.

Types of Window Treatments You Might Want to Consider

Window Blinds

One of the reasons Blinds are popular is that they are versatile and control both light and heat. They also come in various materials, such as wood, faux wood, aluminum, and vinyl. Each of these options has different insulation properties and aesthetic appeal. In our collection of window blinds, we offer solar shades and blinds, they provide cold air insulation by trapping air and blocking sunlight, including harmful UV rays.

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Shutters

Shutters will further normalize the relationship between light and temperature in your home, adding a touch of elegance. They are always made in a way that can fit any window size and are durable. Plantation shutters, with their wide slats, are particularly effective at blocking heat while still allowing for air circulation when needed.

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Cellular Shades

Cellular shades are among the most efficient options available. Their honeycomb design traps air, providing excellent insulation. This feature helps keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter by preventing air from escaping.

Window Coverings Can Maximize Your AC

Selecting the right blinds can greatly improve your air conditioning efficiency by blocking more of the sun's heat outside your home. This means your unit won't need to work as hard to maintain the desired cooling. 

Along with selecting high-quality Hunter Douglas or Maxxmar blinds and other window treatments, take some time to ensure your insulation is up to par for optimal performance.

Here are ways to maximize your AC with window coverings:

1. Lower your blinds and shades during peak sun hours

This can be a very important step that will prevent a lot of heat from entering your home by simply closing your blinds or shades when the sun is directly facing the windows.

2. Light-coloured window coverings

The shades or blinds in light-coloured shades reflect more sunlight compared to the dark-coloured ones. Hence, choose white or light-pastel-coloured shades or blinds for your windows.

3. Install automatic window coverings

Also, motorized window treatments can be programmed to open and close according to your schedule for your satisfaction, so you have the assurance of home cooling all day. This particularly helps when you don't stay at home for most of the peak sun hours.

Choosing the Right Window Treatments for Your Home

When choosing window treatments, you may want to consider performance as well as aesthetics. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Purpose of the Room

The purpose of each room should guide your choice of window treatments. For instance, blackout shades in a bedroom ensure a great night's sleep, while adjustable blinds in a living room or media room can provide the darkening needed to reduce glare on the TV.

2. Climate

In many locations, summers are becoming hotter and more humid, window coverings that are well-insulated can help keep your home cooler and more comfortable. Cellular shades are highly recommended to help with climate control.

3. Style and Décor

Your window coverings should complement your interior design and require little maintenance. Fasada custom designs offer a variety of styles and colours, any décor can easily be matched - modern or traditional. 

Keeping your home cool through those long summers doesn't have to be a problem. Having the right window coverings will allow you to enjoy interior comfort while reducing your energy bills. 

Committed to excellence, Fasada has been a leading window and door supplier to residents of Oakville and the GTA since 1999. Collaborate with our complimentary designers and experience what thousands of satisfied customers have with our custom solutions. 

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