Beat the Heat With These Graber® Window Treatments

Window treatments help deter sunlight from entering your home, which can make your home feel cooler. Some window coverings offer even more advantages, making it even easier to keep your home at a comfortable temperature all summer.

At Signature Shutters and Blinds, we specialize in high-quality, energy-efficient window treatments near Dayton, OH, from premium brands like Graber® that complement your interior design.

According to the United States Department of Energy, your windows account for up to 30% of your home’s heat loss in winter and up to 76% of your home’s heat gain in the summer. Different surfaces resist heat transfer better. The amount they resist is called the R-value.

For example, a wall resists heat transfer more effectively than a window. Better-quality windows resist heat transfer more effectively than lower-quality windows, so high-quality windows have a higher R-value. Adding any covering to your window will increase the R-value.

Let’s look at some of the best Graber® window treatments for increasing your home’s R-value and how they work exactly.

Cellular shades top the charts for energy-efficient window shades. The shade’s fabric forms a honeycomb-shaped cell that fills with air and then presses against the window, acting like a layer of insulation. This process makes your home more energy-efficient and decreases your energy bills. The U.S. Department of Energy suggests these shades reduce the heat loss through your windows by as much as 60%, in cooling months, resulting in savings across the lifetime of your cellular shades.

Cellular shades lower your bill and keep your home cooler and more comfortable. Select from numerous fabrics, including opacities, colors, patterns, and textures. These energy-efficient window shades contribute to your home’s overall style, and you can still select the level of light control you prefer.

Graber® solar shades are another excellent option for increasing your R-value and home’s energy efficiency. Instead of acting like insulation, solar shades reflect sunlight and UV rays, which keeps them from penetrating your home. Dark fabrics make your home more private, yet still allow you to see through them, similar to sunglasses. Light fabrics reflect more sunlight, so you’ll see greater energy savings.

Our Graber® solar shades use eco-friendly fabrics, including ocean-rescued plastic. You can select from an openness factor ranging from 1%, which lets in less light, to 10%, which lets in more sunlight. The openness factor also impacts your view-through because it refers to how tightly woven the fabric is.

Select faux wood or genuine wood blinds and enjoy energy savings. Wood is a natural insulator, and the thick slats of either style can regulate temperature and reduce your home’s energy consumption. For more humid rooms, like bathrooms, kitchens, and basements, consider faux wood because it won’t warp or crack due to moisture.

Graber® energy-efficient blinds are undeniably stylish, enhancing the look of your home by adding texture and visual warmth.

Automating your energy-efficient Graber® window treatment can improve your home’s energy efficiency. Raise and lower shades throughout the day to let in natural light when you want it and to block it when you don’t. This feature is especially valuable for south-facing windows, as they receive the most heat due to their direct exposure to the sun for most of the day.

Window treatment motorization enables you to create schedules and even operate your blinds and shades from anywhere in the world.

When you’re ready to beat the heat, ourSignature Shutters and Blinds team can find you energy-efficient window shades and blinds that meet your home’s needs and your lifestyle. Located near Dayton, Ohio, we can help you customize your window treatments, ensuring they complement your interior design and personal aesthetic. We also design and manufacture our custom plantation shutters, which can improve your home’s energy efficiency as well.

Contact us online or call (937) 813-3430 to learn more about our free in-home consultations. Signature Shutters and Blinds serves the greater Dayton, Ohio, area, including Cincinnati, Moraine, West Chester Township, Hamilton, Lebanon, Mason, Warren County, Butler County, Greene County, Clark County, and Miami County.