3 Ways Window Treatments Save You Money On Energy Bills

In New York, homeowners are always looking for ways to save actual bucks on their energy bills. Some realize that windows are the number one reason for heat waste. But only a few recognize that window treatments can make the difference between a house that’s easily cooled and heated and one that is an ordeal to manage. Here are three ways energy efficient window treatments help you save real dollars on your power bills.

Minimize Airflow

After the glass window, the material of an energy saving window treatment and its functionality determine how good it is at minimizing airflow. A blind or shade, with their delicate design, offer little to no barricade to the effect of wind. Shutters on the other hand are made from wood and non-wood material that makes for the perfect second wall between you and the outdoor weather. Look at Polywood®, for example. Its progressive insulation system blocks as much as 30 degrees of airflow from a window. That’s the most you’ll find anywhere in New York, if not America. And with airflow reduced, your heating and cooling system doesn’t have to work as hard to counter the effects of New York’s climate.

Resist Moisture, Humidity, & Heat Absorption

In a double-pane window, Polywood shutters have an R-Value of over 6. When you compare that to other shutters in the industry, that’s the highest thermal resistance rating of insulation material.

On top of that, Polywood is moisture-proof, resisting humidity and moisture that can influence room temperature. This means less energy is spent on countering the effects of heat and humidity.

Reduce Heat Transfer

Window treatments are a wonderful way to eliminate heat transfer. And what the window treatment is comprised from greatly impacts its ability to stop heat and cold from changing the temperature in the room. Your window is best covered with a shutter such as Polywood. With a 45.96% reduction in heat transfer, Polywood shutters ensure that the atmosphere in the room is pleasant and unimpacted by the climate outside. Reducing heat transfer leads to less power used to regulate the temperature of the room.

Get Your Energy Savings

Polywood shutters are up to 70% more energy-efficient than wood shutters and up to 1600% more than aluminum blinds. This results in actual dollars saved on your energy bills. If you’re looking to maximize your energy savings, pair Polywood shutters with Solar Gard window film. The window film adds an extra layer of protection, rejecting up to 87% of solar heat and blocking 99% of harmful UV rays.

Ready to get your energy savings? During an in-home consultation, we’ll bring our window treatment samples and show you in-person how energy efficient Polywood shutters can be. Schedule your free in-home consultation today by calling 631-246-3930 or submitting the form below.