Save Energy Bills with Honeycomb Blinds

They have always accompanied us and almost without knowing it, they have fulfilled an essential function for us in terms of saving energy and protecting the environment. We are talking about honeycomb window blinds, which help us isolate our house from high and low temperatures and reduce noise.

Save energy using honeycomb blinds

Its main function is to isolate the house from cold or heat and, in many cases, also act against external noise. Depending on the thickness and the material with which they are made (mainly aluminum, PVC or wood), the blinds can reduce the heat loss inside a house by up to 20%. This translates into savings in heating and cooling consumption, depending on the season.

Honeycomb Blinds

Of course, honeycomb blinds will not cool the apartment when the temperature outside the window exceeds thirty degrees. But even if they reduce the operating time of the air conditioner by two hours a day, this will not only reduce the direct costs of electricity, but will also increase the life of the air conditioner, and therefore repair costs. And maintenance. And if we still remember the risks of illness caused by their work and the number of companies that lose their salary due to the salary of their illness and the delay in the work process due to retirees, it is obvious that they can save a lot of money.

A good use of the cellular shutters can save between 10 and 20% of the energy consumption of a house.

Their location is usually outside the windows, as they are resistant to the weather thanks to their lacquered or glazed. However, it is essential to know when the best time to keep them is and what the best way to knock them down is. In cold weather, it is advisable to leave the blinds open when the sun passes through the window. In this way, you will get sunlight and heat to fill the room and help it to warm up when the sun goes down, without heating.

If your windows are located in shaded areas throughout the day, it is advisable to leave the blinds closed. With this measure, you will conserve more energy than you will lose when you turn on the lights to illuminate the room.

Cellular Blinds

In warm climates, try not to raise the blinds too much. It will prevent the entry of heat and the room will stay cooler in the shade. In addition, in summer and spring, sunlight is usually more intense and it is not necessary to open the shutter completely to flood a room with light.

There are many types of blinds in Melbourne, depending on the style that you like or that suits your home. There are honeycomb blinds, plantation shutters, roller blinds, but the one that carries most now is the sliding shutter.

If you are renovating your home, consider the honeycomb blinds you choose for your windows. All are also useful, what sets them apart is the decorative touch you want to get with them.