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Climate change, CO2 emissions, nitrogen, warming ... they are headlines in the newspapers in 2022 and no doubt again in 2023. More than letters on paper, it is also daily practice in every household. There is no one solution, but shading and window covering specialists can make a significant contribution to saving on energy and heating costs, thus helping the environment and the wallet.
A lot of energy is lost through windows. Even though most homes and offices are now double-glazed, still 20% of heat! Smart use of window coverings can significantly reduce energy loss. Window coverings ward off the cold and are insulating and therefore energy-saving, saving up to 200 cubic meters of gas per year. At current prices, that's easily just under 1,000 euros! For consumers in 2023, this will undoubtedly be an important consideration.
Layering is the application of multiple window coverings at the same time, or combining window coverings with curtains. This provides many additional options in terms of flexible light and privacy control. The functionality of window coverings, such as application to tilt-and-turn windows or the privacy control of top-down/bottom-up options, is combined with the look of curtains.
Another important advantage: multiple layers in front of the window have an insulating effect, thus contributing to energy savings. In addition, playing with different layers contributes to better room acoustics. Also not unimportant.
Luxaflex® has a number of products in its lineup that are smart savings tips for consumers:
- Duette® Architella® Shades have a double cell structure, making them extra well insulated. The variant with a metal coating on the inside provides even more energy savings, up to energy label A++.
- With window coverings controlled by PowerView® Automation, window coverings can be closed and opened remotely. This can save energy by reducing the need for heating and/or cooling. When weather conditions change, the window coverings at home can be controlled from work or vacation destinations, for example.
- Fresh air is hugely important for health. Therefore, it is necessary to ventilate every day. Moreover, humid air warms more difficultly than dry air, so ventilation is also a necessity for efficient heating.
- In addition to heat control, light control can also reduce energy consumption. Daylighting is a way to illuminate rooms with natural light instead of artificial light. By allowing natural light into a room, many of our window coverings reduce the need for other types of lighting, thereby using less energy. An option like top-down-bottom-up or a combination of blackout and translucent products in a day/night application is then a smart solution.
Exterior blinds can also contribute significantly to reducing energy costs for heating and/or cooling. Just think about air conditioning. Roller shutters insulate and repel cold and heat. The disadvantage, of course, is that when closed, they also do not allow light to pass through, giving a new dimension to the concept of "dark days" in winter.
Luxaflex® Screens, elegantly and flush mounted outside against the facade, offer an energy-efficient solution. They keep heat in during winter and out during summer. Screens block or retain up to 90% of the sun's heat. This is immediately noticeable on cold and hot days and thus also has a direct effect on gas and electricity bills.
Finally, exterior blinds are also a good option. Heat protection is substantial, and by tilting the slats, there is 100% control over sunlight entering the building. And therefore also on the incidence of light, which in turn can save on the cost of artificial lighting.
