Why Cellular Shades Help Keep You Warm in the Winter

You may be familiar with cellular (or honeycomb) shades, and know that they are thought to be superior at keeping out light. Did you also know that they are designed specifically to be energy efficient both in the summer heat and in the winter chill? Cellular shades diffuse UV rays and bathe the room in soft, ambient light, instead of allowing harsh summer sun directly in. This may disappoint your sunbeam-seeking feline friend, but it also means your house isn’t heating up to send your air conditioning into overtime. So how does the same technology also retain heat to keep you warm in the winter?

Varieties of Shades

Honeycomb shades typically come in three varieties:

-          Single-cell

-          Double-cell

-          Triple-cell

How the Cells Work

Each row of cells provides a separate layer of insulation.As each cell traps air, the blinds becomes super efficient at insulating against the difference in heat between the indoors and outdoors. The more cells you have, the lower your utility bills will be each month. Since ach pleat in the blind is the side of a cell, larger pleatsmean a more efficient product.

Experienced professionals are ready to further discuss with you how cellular shades can help keep you warm in the winter. Click here to learn more about Cellular shades in Wilmington.