If you dread the cold drafts that seem to creep into your
home making it colder than it should be, you are not alone. Along with the colder
temperatures comes higher utility bills and less money in your pocket. To
improve the warmth and comfort of your home for the holidays and end of the
year, upgrade your window coverings Nashville to energy efficient window
treatments.
Blinds and Shutters
Blinds and shutters Nashville are a great and affordable window
treatments to use to make any home more energy efficient during the cold winter
months. Available in many different styles, including Victorian, plastic, wood,
Roman, and horizontal, blinds can be used to block drafts from gaining entry
into the home. Although they can be installed in a variety of ways, it is a
good idea to have them installed so that they are aligned with the window or
wall. An additional benefit of installing shutters and blinds is that they
help to enhance the decor in any room.
Thermal Curtains
Even if you have shutters
and blinds installed, you should also consider adding thermal curtains to
help regulate the temperatures inside of your home. They add a different type
of design and appeal to any room. While you have the option of purchasing them in
different lengths, the best length to help ward off drafts and cold air are the
length that runs from the very top of your window to the floor.
Sealing and Weather Stripping
Regardless of how long you have lived in your home, it is
always a good idea for you to inspect the weather stripping and caulking around
your window panes and entry ways. Cracked, old and worn stripping and caulking
makes it much easier for cold air to seep into the home, making it harder for
you to stay warm. If any of your windows have deteriorated caulking and weather
stripping, your window treatments and thermal curtains won’t be very effective at
keeping those drafts from getting in. Redo the caulk and weather stripping
where it is needed to improve the efficiency of your window treatments.
Visit Just Add
Shutters online to learn more about our window treatments and design
services or call us at 205-534-2001 for a free professional consultation.
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