Daily Archives: July 19, 2012

Window Shades Help Prevent Sun Damage

Is your home cool in summers and warm in winters?  Do you have that nagging feeling of getting baked inside an oven all the time then it’s time to invest in good window shades. Even the air conditioners in your home can fail you if you have poor window coverings. Smart choices can reduce your electricity bills significantly.

So, what are the smart choices you need to make? A Window Shade is the most feasible solution to your cooling problems. Shades are a great option if you are on a tight budget. Window Shades are different from Blinds in a way that they don’t contain slats or louvers that can be adjusted to allow varying amounts of light. They are made of a single material and can be lowered and raised. Shades are preferred by many customers as they are great insulators.

When you allow the sunlight and heat to enter your living room, you risk damaging your upholstery and flooring. Don’t believe that? Yes, too much sunlight makes the upholstery on your table and sofas fade with time. The sun is indeed that damaging. Believe it or not, the greenhouse effect is not limited to the great outdoors; it is there even in your home. The shades keep UV rays at bay. Your privacy is maintained too as the amount of light entering the room is restricted. As Windows Shades restrict the flow of heat to your room, any further damage to your interiors is prevented. The shades make your room more attractive and add to the ambience of your existing setup.

Window Shades come in a variety of models like rollers, roman, pleated, and hard window. With a lightweight option like this, you can forget about costly Blinds and Shutters. The moment you have them at your home, you know you have made the smart choice.