One conversation i had with a customer was about energy saving in the winter and blinds vs.
Blinds vs curtains energy efficiency.
Thermal backed curtains are a good energy efficient option for areas that have extreme climates.
Curtains on this issue.
According to the department of energy during colder seasons when you re trying to keep your home warm about 30 of a home s heating energy is lost through windows and in warmer seasons when you re trying to keep your home colder about 76 of.
Because blinds leak more heat from a room they also decrease indoor heat gain more efficiently in the summer by around 45.
Operation of window coverings not all window coverings are operable but of those that are one study found that 75 of residential window coverings remain in the same position every day.
Options include shades blinds draperies or curtains and some shutters.
The cost of curtains or blinds vary widely depending upon the quality the materials and whether the window treatments are ready to hang or custom fit.
One of the most important things to consider when upgrading your blinds is energy efficiency.
Seal the top adding a cornice box with a top sides and front to windows with thermal backed curtains increases the effectiveness.
Blinds vary in cost as well.
In warm weather however blinds beat curtains in energy efficiency.