Quality window coverings dress up your windows while giving you more control over how much natural light enters your home as well as how much privacy you get from neighbors. All that considered, did you know they can also reduce your energy bills? Here's a closer look at how window coverings can save homeowners money on their energy costs.

Adding an Insulating Layer to Windows

Window coverings can create an insulating layer for your windows that helps keep your interior temperature regulated. They also create a thermal layer that helps stabilize the indoor temperature. If you feel a draft by your windows but you can't afford to get them replaced, window coverings can help.

Blocking Hot UV Rays During the Summer

Even light alone can heat your home when it's extreme enough. However, according to The Washington Post, solar cellular shades can lower monthly energy bills by up to a whopping 20%. Window coverings enable you to block out the sun's hot and harmful UV rays and prevent the greenhouse effect from making your home uncomfortable on hot and sunny summer days. You can completely block windows that receive direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day and adjust the coverings as needed to get more natural light.

Improving Daytime Indoor Light

You can keep more lights off during the daylight hours when you have window coverings that you can adjust to get more natural light. In our experience, natural lighting is superior to artificial light when it comes to mental health, seeing what you're doing in the kitchen, reading books in your study, and so on. Of course, the more control over natural lighting you can get, the less you'll need to use electricity.

More Effective Home Heating and Cooling

Window coverings also make it possible for your home's heating and cooling systems to run less. The same sunlight that overheats homes during the summer helps to heat them during the winter. The same window coverings that stop sunlight from overheating your home during the summer will help to warm it during the winter. The less your HVAC system runs, the more you'll save on your energy bills.

Ready to invest in new home window coverings? Call or visit our team at Elevated Views to learn more about what we have to offer! We'd be happy to answer any of your questions during your free consultation.