The Perfect Window Treatments For Summer Heat in Baltimore

When it’s hot and sticky outside, feeling cool is important. A way you can reduce your energy bills and feel cool is to find the right energy efficient window treatments for summer in Baltimore. 

While not all window treatments are made the same, we’ll let you know exactly how window treatments can block heat from sneaking in. Also, we’ll let you in on how to find the most energy-efficient window treatments so you can stay cool when the outside is hot.

Ways That Energy Efficient Window Treatments Block Summer Heat 

1. Obstructs airflow - Window treatments that completely covers your window opening trap air and may decrease the hot airflow from outside to inside. Our Polywood shutters stop as much as 30 degrees of heat coming from your window when they’re shut completely. 

2. Curtails heat transfer - As the sun shines through your window it heats up the glass and that heat can be transferred to inside rooms. Energy efficient window treatments hinder this heat transfer. Polywood shutters reduce heat transfer by roughly 46% and are up to 70% more energy efficient than wood shutters and are 1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds.

3. Maximizes R-value - R-value quantifies the energy efficiency of a given material. We use it for windows, insulation, and window treatments. You want a window treatment to use a high R-value. When Polywood shutters are closed and coupled with a double-pane window, their R-value equals 6, one of the highest values for window treatments.

What you’ll find in energy-efficient window treatments

Window treatments that can completely cover the window or trap air

The greatest way to stop airflow is by sealing off the window from your room. You can do this with window coverings like Polywood shutters which completely encases the window when shut. And unlike other plantation shutters, Polywood shutters even employs weather stripping that thoroughly stops air transfer. The video below explains how to best use Polywood shutters to fully experience the power of energy efficiency. (Hint: If your plantation shutters are open, they will allow heat through and are reducing their energy efficiency).

Another window covering option is cellular shades.  They trap air in honeycomb-shaped cells. But, if there’s a gap between the window and the shades, you can still have airflow entering from under the shades.

Window treatments that are a light color and employ UV-reflecting material

If you’re buying curtains or drapes, look for a light-colored material that reflects back UV rays.

Need Help Choosing the Right Window Treatments for Summer and Beyond?

If you're looking for the best window treatments for summer, Sunburst Shutters Baltimore can help. Don’t hesitate to call at 301-321-7998 or complete the form below to book a no-cost in-home consultation. At our visit, we’ll explain all of your energy efficient window treatment choices and help you choose the perfect window treatment that fits your style, budget, and home.