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Insulated
curtains may not be your top consideration in choosing window
coverings, but it may move up the list when you realize just
how much energy these treatments can save. Insulated curtains
can be just as fashionable too.
Insulated Curtains Control Climate
Poorly
sealed windows, especially found in older homes can wreck
havoc on your energy bill. To help seal off the window
and control a room’s climate, you can
use insulated window
curtains or drapery. The insulated
drapery is lined with a unique, rubbery-like fabric
that helps seal off breezes.
In
addition, insulated window
coverings can keep a room’s
temperature consistent without changing the thermostat.
In the summer months the room will stay cooler. In
the winter, cold winds will stay outside and keep the
room more comfortable too.
Fashion vs. Function
Insulated
drapery doesn’t have to mean an industrial
or hotel-like look. Sure, these places have insulated
curtains that function to keep out light and control
climate, but they strive mostly for function. To
have an appealing, decorative look, window treatments
that are insulated can be made with the finest designer
fabrics. A separate lining fabric that provides the
insulation can be sewn to any other fabric – one
that is more fashionable.
Since insulated curtains can add to the cost of the window
treatment, then creating an insulated panel with an additional
decorative panel will allow you to replace and update the
decorate part of the window treatment without the cost
of replacing the whole insulated package.
Insulated curtains come with a variety of insulated backing
options. There are the extremely thick, hotel-quality backings
that are almost rubbery. These are highly durable and washable.
You can however get the benefits of insulation in a much
more appealing fabric. There are even colour choices that
will enhance the top, decorative fabric.
Different
fabric weights are available for
insulated drapes. Depending
on how much climate control is needed, you can choice
a lightly or heavily insulated backing product. If a
window is south-facing and gets lots of sun all day long,
you may want more insulation in the summer months. Colder,
north-facing windows will need the extra insulation in
the winter. That is why is also a good choice, speaking
of saving energy, to use dress every window with insulated
curtains.
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