With temperatures set to soar this summer, it’s important to find the best window coverings that will protect your home from any unwanted summer heat. Toronto window coverings are not only used for decoration and privacy but also for insulating the home.
Summer heat can be gained through unprotected glass windows and doors, causing our homes to heat up quickly. Air conditioning is a viable option, but it can be expensive and cause quite the environmental load to boot.
As sustainable cooling options are starting to grow popular in the mainstream market, many Toronto families are turning to window fixtures as an eco and budget-friendly way to block the heat. There are all sorts of blinds, curtains, shutters and other fixtures that provide effective cooling for homes and businesses. Here is a list of window coverings that will help to protect your home this summer.
Window Coverings
Cellular (Honeycomb) Shades
When it comes to buying insulating blinds for your home, Cellular Shades (Honeycomb Shades) are the superior choice. Toronto cellular shades are specifically designed with insulation in mind. Their uniquely designed cellular structure creates an airlock within the cells, trapping the summer heat and preventing it from entering the home.
Toronto Cellular Shades come in an array of different model options to suit a range of different window styles and personal preferences. The Honeycomb Shade’s cellular structure comes in both single and double cell options, depending on the level of insulation required.
Roman Shades
Similar in look to curtains with the functionality of a blind, Toronto Roman Shades are a great choice for protecting windows from the summer sun. If you have a classic interior decorating style and want a similar look to curtains, then Roman Shades are the answer.
Toronto Roman Shades come in blackout fabric and in an array of different colours to suit any décor. The Roman Shades blackout lining helps to create that extra layer of insulation for the home and creating a barrier between inside and out.
Roller Shades
A typical Toronto window covering choice, the Roller Shade suits all décor style as an unobtrusive option. Toronto Roller Shades come in a wide range of fabric colours and patterns, with a solution for every home.
Toronto Roller Shades help to add a layer of protection for windows and glass doors. For an extra layer of protection, opt for blackout fabric and stop the sun from entering the room.
Blinds
There are many different types of Blinds available from Wood Blinds, Faux Wood Blinds, and Aluminium Blinds. All types of Toronto Blinds offer control over light and privacy with tilting of the slats. This also allows for ventilation and when fully closed, Toronto Blinds can offer a protective layer to your glass windows.
Blackout Shades
Blackout Shades are a great solution for those rooms in the house where complete darkness, such as bedrooms or media rooms. Not only do Toronto Blackout Shades allow you to have 100% privacy, they also block out the sun completely helping to insulate the home.
Blind types such as Cellular Shades, Roman Shades and Roller Shades, all have blackout fabric available. Blocking the sun from entering your home with blackout fabric compared to a light filtering fabric, allows less sun to enter the home which means less heat gain in those scortching summer months.
Energy Saving Tips
Summer time in Toronto can be tough, especially on our energy bills. With such a reliance on cooling appliances to keep the home at a liveable temperature, this is costing the average Toronto household a lot on their energy bill. Adding window coverings to the home isn’t the only way to help reduce energy bills. Here are a few tips to help you get through summer without bill shock.
– Keep blinds drawn during the day and at night open them up to allow the cooler air to flow through the home
– Similar to the above, keep your doors closed during the day and open your doors at night to allow for cool air flow
– When using cooling appliances, try to limit the use of the appliance by only cooling when you are home
– Ensure ceiling fans are clean and dust free to maximise potential
As temperatures around Toronto start to heat up, it’s important to find ways to protect your home from the heat without relying on cooling appliances such as air-conditioners. By covering your glass windows and doors you can eliminate summer heat entering the home and choosing specially designed window coverings will increase your home’s insulation.
