The Food Critic

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Window window coverings Heat Reducing Capacity

Window window coverings Heat Reducing Capacity

Window window treatments

Window window coveringsvertical or horizontal slat-typeare more effective at reducing summer heat gain than winter heat loss.

Interior window treatments

Because of the numerous openings between the slats, it’s difficult to control heat loss through interior window window coverings, but the slats offer flexibility in the summer. Unlike shades, you can adjust the slats to control light and ventilation. For example, when completely closed and lowered on a sunny window, highly reflective window treatments can reduce heat gain by around 45%. They can also be adjusted to block and reflect direct sunlight onto a light-colored ceiling. A light-colored ceiling will diffuse the light without much heat or glare.

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