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Maximizing Energy Efficiency With Honeycomb Shades

When energy bills start to spike in the sweltering-hot summer, Augusta homeowners start looking for ways to optimize their home's energy efficiency. Did you know that your windows can have a huge impact on your home's energy efficiency? Even if there aren't any drafts or air leaks around your windows, a lot of heat transfer happens through the glass itself, making your home burn more energy to regulate its temperature!

The right window coverings can add an extra layer of insulation to your windows, slowing down that heat transfer and helping your home be more energy-efficient. Many different types of window coverings offer at least some level of insulation. However, if you seriously want to prioritize energy efficiency, there's one type of covering we're the most likely to recommend: honeycomb shades.

What Are Honeycomb Shades?

Despite the name, honeycomb shades, also called cellular shades, don't look much like the inside of a beehive when viewed from the front. The "honeycomb" part of the name only becomes evident when you see the shades from the sides. Instead of flat fabric, honeycomb shades are made of long, empty stacked "cells" shaped like honeycombs. These cells fold into each other like an accordion when the shade is raised, but when lowered, they open up air pockets inside the shade.

Why Are Honeycomb Shades Ideal For Insulation?

The air pockets inside honeycomb shades trap air and significantly slow down airflow and heat/cold transfer through your windows. They offer a level of enhanced insulation beyond even what most other types of shades can provide! The air pockets can also muffle noise to help quiet outside noise pollution and protect your privacy indoors, and because it's a solid fabric surface, no prying eyes can peer through, offering yet another level of enhanced privacy.

Choosing The Ideal Honeycomb Shades For Your Home

Most shades will help at least a little with insulation, but honeycomb shades are definitely your best bet if you want to improve your home's energy efficiency the most. Like other shades, honeycomb shades come in a variety of colors, designs, fabrics, and opacities, making it easier for homeowners to customize appearance, style, and light control to their tastes while reaping all the energy-efficient benefits.

The right set of shades can help you save money on future energy bills, and the pros at Apex Shades, Blinds & Shutters want to make sure that you take home something that you'll really love. If you're thinking about honeycomb shades for your Augusta home, give Apex Shades, Blinds & Shutters a call today at 888-707-2739!