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Thermal Window Treatments for the Summer Months

By Kathy Woodard

Using thermal window treatments for summer is a smart way to decorate your home and use your budget wisely. Whether you want to make your rooms a more comfortable temperature, or are concerned about getting the best value for your money, here are some great guidelines for using thermal curtains in any home.

Heat/Cold

Thermal draperies or curtains are a great way to keep out the heat and cold from your home. Energy costs continue to skyrocket as energy sources dwindle, and taking conservation steps in your home is an environmentally friendly decision, as well as a budget friendly one.

Sun Damage

One of the other benefits of thermal lined draperies is that they prevent sun damage to your expensive furniture, carpets and artwork. UV rays can penetrate a window and can quickly cause significant damage. Choosing the right window treatments can save you a lot of money in home décor down the road.

Energy Cost and Replacement Savings

Because thermal window treatments block out the suns rays, they keep a room cooler and save you on energy costs. In the winter, they insulate your home from cold air making it less expensive to heat your home.

Additionally, these curtains and drapes are designed to last much longer than your average window treatment, adding value to every dollar you spend. You can expect thermal window treatments to last 10-15 years longer than average window coverings.

Resale

When the time comes to sell your home, having quality window treatments is a plus for any home listing. Thermal window treatments are considered by many home buyers as an energy savings bonus and makes your home more desirable in a tough housing market.

Although all window treatments provide some level of thermal insulation, thermal lined curtains and thermal draperies are the most popular choices. The draperies are lined with a special material that blocks heat and cold with a 50% insulation value. They also offer complete privacy when closed, and block light for bedroom sleeping. Factory Direct Drapes offers the best value and selection for your dollar. They also back their workmanship with a lifetime warranty on all work.

Thermal window treatments for the summer months is one of the best investments you can make in your home, now, and for years to come.

Visit Factory Direct Drapes and use their free Virtual Room Designer to help you choose the best draperies and curtains or valances for your home. Kathy Woodard is a freelance writer and home decorating expert. You can visit her at TheBudgetDecorator.com.