In our experience at Evershade Blinds, many people underestimate the impact window treatments can have on their home. Window coverings, such as curtains, shades, shutters, and blinds, affect not only the amount of light in your space, but also the level of heat. If you are looking for a window treatment that will provide excellent light control and insulation, we recommend choosing honeycomb shades.
In this article, we will go over some key information about our honeycomb shades and how they work.
- Construction – Honeycomb shades are aptly named due to their multiple layers of fabric, which are sewn together to create open hexagonal cells. These cells create air pockets inside the shades, and these pockets make it harder for heat to flow in or out of your space.
- Insulation – The air pockets in honeycomb shades slow down the transfer of heat energy through the fabric. They act like the airlock at the front of a store, trapping the heat energy inside and preventing it from flowing in either direction. This effect helps keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
- Light Control – Honeycomb shades are available in a range of fabric options to give you the right level of light control. The sheerest fabric options will allow plenty of natural light into your space, whereas more opaque window treatments can offer greater privacy. In addition, you can choose single- or double-cell options to further control the light and heat levels in your space.