Window Treatments: The Affordable Way to Get anEnergy-Efficient Home

As a homeowner, there are many steps you can take to make your home more comfortableand reduce energy bills. Investing in big-ticket improvements – such as replacing windows and doors, installing new siding and adding attic insulation – will obviously make a big impact, but these are usually not an option when you are on a small budget. As an alternative, have you ever consideredadding a window accessory? How about calling an expert on window treatments and blinds in DC to see what will work best for your home?

Properly installed window shades can be one of the most effective window treatments toadd insulating value and reduce your demand for energy. On the other hand, window blinds – whether vertical or horizontal slats – are more effective at reducing heat gain during summer than curbing heat loss during winter.

Window shutterscan also help reduce heat gain and loss in your home.To add impact to windows, we suggest mounting louvered plantation shutters on theinterior. There is a range of wood and wood composite plantation shutters available, and you can have your shutters custom-madefor your type of windowanddecor scheme.

While browsing through an array of stained finishes and paint colors, make sure to ask your consultant about shutter treatments that can help the material resist fading, warping, scratching, denting and moisture damage.

If you are interested in maximizing the energy efficiency of your windows, the experts atBeltway Blindsare ready to assist. We offer a variety of materials, styles and colors of window treatments, including blinds inWashington, DC,and surrounding areas.Styles include honeycomb shades, Roman shades, plantation shutters, wooden blinds, vertical blinds, powered shades, aluminum blinds and many more. Call us today at (301) 982-5463 for a FREE in-home design consultation!