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How Will Cellular Shades Perform in the Summer

Most commonly when we think about the benefits of cellular shades and insulation in general, we’re considering its utility in colder months or climates where it helps keep them warm in and the cold out. However, insulation is equally as important in the summertime and hotter climates because at its heart, insulating stops the transfer of energy between the interior and exterior of a house. So, whether that means keeping warm in and cold out during the winter or keeping cold air in and warm air out in the summer, insulation is playing a key role in maintaining the indoor temperatures of the home to create a comfortable home environment.

Duette® Honeycomb cellular shades Edmond, Oklahoma (OK) honeycomb shades improve your home’s energy efficiency

And beyond making your home more physically pleasant, insulation also helps homeowners save money. Less energy loss equates to a diminished need for additional artificial heating or cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature level. Ergo, less heating in the winter and less air conditioning in the summer, which means that insulation can have money-saving benefits year-round.

One of the biggest culprits responsible for allowing energy transfer between the indoors and out are uncovered windows. Professionals estimate that up to 30% of a home’s energy loss can come from windows. So, insulating window coverings like cellular shades can play a crucial role in improving the energy efficiency of a home year-round, which is especially important in places like central Oklahoma where summer highs can reach into the triple digits while winter temperatures can dip below freezing.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades from Hunter Douglas were designed with year-round performance in mind. The cellular shade insulates against summer heat as adroitly as it does winter cold, for a shade whose summer performance is efficient and precise producing monthly cost-savings benefits for homeowners year-round.

Additionally, in the summer months, the need for complete light control becomes more important as daylight hours stretch longer and longer. Harnessing the free natural illuminating of sunlight is another way cellular shades can help homeowners maximize the energy efficiency of their homes. Duette® Honeycomb Shades are available with a variety of exclusive operating systems from Hunter Douglas that can help each homeowner individuate the best way to harness and control light throughout their home for optimal performance in the summer and year-round.

  • PowerView® Automation: The ultimate in control with convenient and precise motorized movement as well as programmable scheduling that can be synchronized with the solar rotation in your specific location.
  • Top-Down/Bottom-Up: Increase the ways a shade can be opened, and increase the ways a homeowner can take advantage of the light. Top-Down/Bottom-Up cellular shades afford that increased flexibility for enhanced light control while still affording a comfortable level of privacy within the home.
  • Duolite®: A revolutionary dual-fabric design that has both a light-filtering front shade and a light-blocking back liner operated by a singular system for an overall window treatment that can produce a wide array of interior lighting effects for stunning visuals and energy savings.
  • LightLock™: Enhance the light control of cellular shades and thus their usefulness in the long daylight hours of summer with LightLock™ from Hunter Douglas that is unmatched in its ability to create blackout darkness within a room.
Cellular shades from Hunter Douglas perform optimally year-round for energy efficiency that’s felt monthly by the homeowners in lowered energy bills. If you want to learn more about cellular shades or the benefits of having them installed in your home, contact Premier Blinds today to request a consultation. Or you can stop by their showroom location near Edmond, Oklahoma, and speak with their team of talented window treatment experts. Premier Blinds is proud to serve residents in central Oklahoma including those in and around Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, and Edmond, OK.