If
you live in a windowless house, it would be like living in a cave. You should
know that windows will reduce twenty to forty percent of your heating and
cooling costs. You can upgrade your windows to more energy efficient models
despite the fact that it is cost prohibitive. Here are some Window Treatments Ideas that minimize
the energy lost through windows while making them more attractive.
Awnings: In
the summer months the window awnings will help you to reduce solar heat gain as
much as by 77% on west-facing windows and 65% on south-facing windows. You can
have a tailor made awning to shade the entire side of your house.
Draperies:
A drapery is the ideal solution to reduce heat loss. Its gain on the other hand
depends on many other factors. Due to many different kinds of draperies
available, it's difficult to generalize about their energy performance.
