First of all, let us consider the windows, the very purpose the blinds are used. It simply goes without saying that the windows cannot control the heat in a room that is caused due to the external factors, especially, the rays of the sun. The eco blinds suppliers, which are basically fabricated in the honeycomb style, can suitable used for covering the skylights and these block the light entering into a place. About half the amount of heat transferred is stopped by these curtain types. This is possible all because of the unique insulating fabric with which these are created.

These heat-saving blinds are also ideal for the full length windows and the French-style doors. This is because they allow for maximum privacy and also provides a great view to the inhabitants of the room. For this, you just need to roll them from the top as well as bottom part.

For some of the rooms, complete privacy is required. For such needs, the blackout cellular blind make a perfect choice. They come in the snug fitting side tracks that totally shut out the light by sealing their top as well as the both the sides. Thus, make your home energy efficient by using these blinds for windows as well as doors of your home.

There are a lot of benefits of using the wooden venetians that are good for the environment. These prevent the furniture in the room from damaging due to exposure to sunlight and other external reasons. In addition, they are quite durable and developed to last for very long. This holds much importance as if the eco blinds suppliers and the wooden furnishings at your home last for long, less number of trees will be cut down in the future, thus preserving the flora for our ecological system. Another type of window treatments that are eco-friendly is the zebra blinds suppliers. So, you also contribute from your side in making the environment green by installing the energy efficient window coverings at your home or any other commercial setting.

Blinds are being installed in residential areas as well for a different appearance. Using blinds the whole appearance of a house can be changed. There are various blinds, such as roller blinds, roman blinds, vertical blinds and many more. All these blinds are known for their decent and tidy look. Certain blinds known as Eco blinds remain the most preferred ones among all other blinds due to the use of natural material.

The windows in your home likely offer a beautiful view of the great outdoors, but did you know that they may be costing you as much as a fourth of your total heating/cooling expenses? So after you’ve caulked and weatherstripped your windows to reduce air leakage, Betty recommends purchasing eco-friendly window treatments. Blinds, shades, and draperies can reduce heat loss up to 10 percent in the winter and cut heat gain by 45 percent in the summer.

Curtains
You’ll want to stay away from petroleum-based material like polyester, nylon or rayon and purchase organic cotton, linen, silk, or naturally fire-resistant wool. Ideally, buy a thick material that’s light-colored on one side and dark-colored on the other side so you can reverse them for the seasons. The drapes should overlap in the center and cover the window completely. When you clean them, opt for CO2 cleaning rather than the polluting percholoroethylene dry-cleaning.

Blinds
Stay away from PVC or vinyl mini-blinds popular in the mid-‘90s, as some manufactured outside the U.S. contain lead. Unsure? Remove if installed before 1997. FSC-certified, low-VOC finish wood blinds are available at most online and brick-and-mortar retailers. However, roll-down or Roman shades made of natural bamboo, sisal, or other grass are a nice tree-friendly wood alternative.

At our home we did a combination of insulated natural grass blinds with a dark curtain for added efficiency. Until we could afford expensive new windows, this was an energy-smart solution.

Here’s to blinds that help you see the green – in your pocket in terms of energy savings AND in your enviro-wise action!

Best,
Betty

These shades will pay for themselves. In these days of ever-rising energy costs it pays to stop the loss of heat from your home. People who realise this have spent large sums insulating roofs and walls.

However windows are a weak point.Even highly efficient double glazed windows will have high u values. EcoSmart Insulating Shades™ are attractive cellular window shades, versatile enough to fit almost any design style.

They are designed for long life, ease of operation and high energy savings due to the honeycombed construction and side tracks which traps air between the blind and the window.

Fabric Features include:

• High Energy Efficiency
• Low maintenance
• Dust repellent
• Easy to clean
• Fully submersible washable shade
• Most popular colours
• Neutral exterior
• Single & Double cell
• Light Filtering
• Room Darkening
• Blackout
• Flame retarded
• Stain away
• 3/8″ & 1/2″ cells

For more information visit our website:
http://www.buildingproducts.ie/ecoprods.htm