Insulated Drapes for Fall

Fall is a perfect time to think about investing on insulated drapes. Thermal Drapes, insulated drapes, energy-saving drapes whatever you call them, they can keep your home much warmer and lower your energy costs in these coming cooler months. There’s a lot of insulated drapes available in the market so what makes FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s insulated drapes special?

Our insulated drapes:

1. Use a special all-in-one lining that incorporates Total Room Darkening and Insulation. We use a specially engineered lining made out of 70% polyester / 30% cotton base cloth and provides 100% blackout at the window! (same lining we use for hotels and motels)
2. Fashionable Colors and Patterns. All fabrics we carry can have a blackout / insulated lining attached to it.
3. Custom made. We make your insulated drapes to your specifications so it fits your windows perfectly!
4. Totally dry cleanable.
5. Insulated lining is available as Non-Flame Resistant (Non-FR) or Flame Resistant (FR). Our FR insulated lining meets NFPA 701 flame propagation standards giving an additional protection for your home and family.
6. More Fullness. Our Pinch Pleated drapes for example comes 250% in fullness while our Grommet Top drapes comes 200%. You can customize the fullness of your drapes to achieve the finished look you desire. Fuller drapes generally provide more insulation because they include extra fabric and trap more air (a natural insulator) between the pleats.
7. 100% Handmade in America. We proudly manufacture our products right here in the USA.
8. Factory Direct Price. When you purchase your drapes directly from us the manufacturer, this saves you up to 80% retail mark-up. You simply won't find lower price drapery, curtains and valances online!

To order Insulated Drapes / Thermal Drapes from FactoryDirectDrapes.com, click on SHOP NOW, choose your drapery style, choose LINED, choose a fabric, enter the measurements then choose blackout insulated lining.

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Call us today at 1-866-713-7273 for more details and information regarding our insulated drapery linings and fabrics for your home or commercial space.

Save Energy this Summer with Insulated Drapes

Aside from adjusting your thermostat a few degrees higher, you may want to invest in insulated drapes to save energy and money this summer while adding to the beauty of your rooms. Insulated drapes are an inexpensive way to keep your room cool by blocking direct sunlight and summer heat. In the daytime during the hottest part of the day, close your drapes tightly to keep cool air inside.

FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s Insulated Drapes are fully insulated and 100% Blackout. We only carry the highest quality fabric in the market for Total Light Control, Noise Suppression and Energy Savings. Insulated drapes need not be ugly. Our insulated fabrics are available in different colors which can be used as a stand-alone drapery if desired. Also¸ any fabrics we have available can have an insulated lining attached to it and created according to your specifications so you can customize the look and feel of insulated drapes for any room in your house. To order insulated drapes, simply choose Lined drapery styles, choose your fabric then choose blackout insulated lining.

FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s Video Resource Center

If you haven’t visited our Video Resource Center, you’re missing out on a lot of valuable information about drapes and decorating in general. FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s Drapery Resource Center includes over 10 short instructional videos designed to help you, our customers with common questions such as how to measure for drapes, assist in various steps of the decision making process and highlight some of our most popular drapery styles. As a result of decades of experience in drapery industry, we have learned that breaking information down into short instructional videos enhances understanding and makes information easier to absorb.

Visit our Video Resource Center today and let us guide you through a wide range of topics such as measuring and the benefits of insulated drapes and lined drapes. We also feature informational videos tailored to our hotel, motel, and hospitality customers along with our resellers, decorators and contractors.

Insulated Drapes from FactoryDirectDrapes.com

Insulated drapes combine form and function for a versatile window treatment! Our stylish, well-made custom Insulated Drapes help reduce the winter’s cold coming through the window and also help reduce light and outside noise for better sleeping. We have a number of styles to choose from in a wide array of fabrics and colors. Order from FactoryDirectDrapes.com today until Tuesday, Jan. 17th and save 50% off all drapes plus we'll include a FREE matching decorative pillow with your order (a $40 value) as our gift to you.

Discount code is: 50off0112
Good through Jan 17th, 2012

To order insulated drapes, simply click on SHOP NOW, select lined drapes, click on the fabric you want, enter the finished height and width then select Blackout Lining. Enter the discount code exactly as it appears in the Discount code field located on the Shopping cart then click on apply. Your FREE matching custom pillow will be automatically shipped with your order, there’s no need for you to add it in your shopping cart. If you forgot to enter your Discount Code during checkout or if you want to place your order by phone please call us toll-free at 1-866-713-7273. Make sure you mention this discount code.

Save on Energy Bills this Winter

With all the cold weather, we’re spending more time indoors. Winter bills can get very expensive thus making it a good opportunity for homeowners to be more aware of their energy use and make their homes more energy efficient. Aside from unplugging electronics and appliances when not in use to avoid “phantom” power usage, here are three steps you can do around the house to save money on your monthly energy bills and make it more comfortable at the same time.

1. Take control of your Thermostat. Set your thermostat to as low as you’re comfortable. According to the US Department of Energy, simply lowering your thermostat by 10 degrees over an eight hour period can save you around 10% a year on your heating bills. You can do this when you’re asleep or away from the house.
   


2. Reduce air leaks from windows and doors. Warm air leaking out of your home during the winter can cost you lots of money. Air leaks out of your home through unintended holes and cracks. One of the cheapest and easiest you can do is to weatherstrip doors and windows that leak air. Replacing old windows with energy efficient ones if necessary is a significant investment and can save a lot of money in the long run.


3. Install ceiling fans. Consider buying a ceiling fan if you don’t have one in your home. Ceiling fans make you feel cooler during the summer. During the winter, run the ceiling fan in reverse (clockwise) direction (make sure you have a fan that are built to run in reverse). This forces warm air at the top of the room to the bottom and center of the room where the thermostat is. This will help the heating system not to trigger as often, saving you energy costs.


4. Add or Improve Insulation with Thermal Drapes. Replace standard curtains in your home with thermal or insulated drapes. Thermal drapes trap heat to keep your home warm during the winter months. To maximize the benefit of thermal drapes insulating abilities, close drapes tightly at night, and during the day for windows that do not receive direct sunlight. The get the best results, drapes should be hung as close to windows as possible. Also let them make contact onto a windowsill or floor. The fewer gaps between the window and drapes, the better the insulation. FactoryDirectDrapes.com custom-make Thermal Drapes according to your window specifications in whatever style, color or fabric you desire. Simply choose lined drapes and add blackout lining for superior insulation.

Insulate your homes this Winter

Insulate your home for winter warmth with FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s Insulated Drapes. Our stylish, well-made custom Insulated Drapes help reduce the winter’s cold coming through the window and also help reduce light and outside noise for better sleeping. We have a number of styles to choose from in a wide array of fabrics and colors. Order insulated drapes from us today! We’re having a huge sale going on right now. It’s 50% off all drapes when you place your order today until Tuesday Jan. 9th.

Discount code is: 50off0112
Good through Jan 9th, 2011

To order insulated drapes at www.factorydirectdrapes.coom, simply click on SHOP NOW, select lined drapes, click on the fabric you want, enter the finished height and width then select Blackout Lining. Enter the discount code exactly as it appears in the Discount code field located on the Shopping cart then click on apply. If you forgot to enter your Discount Code during checkout or if you want to place your order by phone please call us toll-free at 1-866-713-7273. Make sure you mention this discount code.

Why Lining is important?

Drapery lining is one of the most important things to consider when ordering a custom drape other than color, fabric type and style. Lining is the backing fabric used in the construction of a custom drape. Adding the correct lining to your custom drapes is a good investment. It adds more fullness and body to the drape and also protects the main fabric from the harmful UV rays from the sunlight making it last longer than unlined drapes.

FactoryDirectDrapes.com recommends to always add lining to your custom drapes. Without a lining, even high quality fabrics will fade and deteriorate very quickly. At FactoryDirectDrapes.com, all of our fabrics can have two types of linings attached to it: Standard or Blackout/Insulated lining. Our standard lining is made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. The cotton makes it soft to the touch and the polyester allows it to block the sun the best way possible protecting your drapes and furniture from the damaging UV rays. Since a standard lining is made from a light fabric, it allows some natural light to enter the room while still giving you the privacy you want.

Our Blackout / insulated drapery lining blocks out 100% of the sunlight from penetrating through the drape. The room darkening effect is similar to what you find at most hotels and motels. It also reduces or dampens outside noise that gets in the room and provides superior insulation against unwanted heat or cold. Experts in insulation values rate insulated linings as reducing hot and cold air by up to 50 %! If you live in an area with particularly cold or warm climates, you have more reason to add blackout/insulated lining on your next custom drape purchase and save on your utility costs. Our blackout/insulated lining is made from the highest quality material available in the market today. It will not crack, peel or bubble. This lining is ideal for ideal for bedrooms, media rooms, schools, hospitals, nurseries and nursing homes. You have the option to purchase it as inherently fire retardant as an extra measure of protection for your family and home.

If you take all of these things into consideration, adding a lining to your custom drapes will cost you less in the long run than buying an unlined drape.

Stay Warm, Save Money this Winter

Here are three steps you can do to get cozy while taking charge of your energy bills this winter.

1. Take control of your Thermostat. Set your thermostat to as low as you’re comfortable. According to the US Department of Energy, simply lowering your thermostat by 10 degrees over an eight hour period can save you around 10% a year on your heating bills. You can do this when you’re asleep or away from the house.


2. Reduce air leaks from windows and doors. Warm air leaking out of your home during the winter can cost you lots of money. Air leaks out of your home through unintended holes and cracks. One of the cheapest and easiest you can do is to weatherstrip doors and windows that leak air. Replace old windows with energy-efficient ones if necessary.


3. Add or Improve Insulation with Thermal Drapes. Replace standard curtains in your home with thermal or insulated drapes. Thermal drapes trap heat to keep your home warm during the winter months. To maximize the benefit of thermal drapes insulating abilities, close drapes tightly at night, and during the day for windows that do not receive direct sunlight. The get the best results, drapes should be hung as close to windows as possible. Also let them make contact onto a windowsill or floor. The fewer gaps between the window and drapes, the better the insulation. FactoryDirectDrapes.com custom-make Thermal Drapes according to your window specifications in whatever style, color or fabric you desire. Simply choose lined drapes and add blackout lining for superior insulation.

Order Insulated Drapes from FactoryDirectDrapes.com

Bring warmth and style to your home with FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s Insulated Drapes. Our well-made custom Insulated Drapes trap heat inside your home during the cold winter months and can help you save on energy bills. We have a number of styles to choose from in a wide array of fabrics and colors. Order insulated drapes from us today! We’re having a huge sale going on this weekend. It’s 50% off all drapes plus we’ll include a FREE pair of drapery tassels (a $30 value) when you place your order today until Monday Dec. 19.

Discount code is: 50DT1211
Good through Dec. 19, 2011

Simply enter the code exactly as it appears in the Discount Code field located on the Shopping Cart. Then, click on apply to see your discount deducted from your order subtotal at the right. Your FREE tassel/s will be automatically shipped with your order, there’s no need for you to add it in your shopping cart. If you forgot to enter your Discount Code during checkout or if you want to place your order by phone please call us toll-free at 1-866-713-7273. Make sure you mention this discount code.

Lower your Utility Costs with Thermal Drapes

Thermal drapes, insulated drapes, energy saving drapes, whatever you call them can save you energy costs all year round. These drapes keep the cold air from leaking into your house during the winter and block out the sun, making your room cooler during the summer. According to an Energy Study conducted by University of Texas, adding insulated drapes to a single glazed window reduces heat loss by 56% (48% for double glazed windows). It also provides complete privacy, muffles sound and lasts longer than any other window treatments. If you have a lot of windows, thermal drapes are a good investment. There are a number of styles of thermal drapes you can choose in a wide array of fabrics to match the décor of your house. FactoryDirectDrapes.com offers Thermal Drapes that not only insulates against heat and color but is 100% blackout, flame retardant and sound insulator. The fabric and drapes are both manufactured in the US. These are same quality material we supply to the hotels and motels and are now made available to you at a factory-direct price. To order Thermal drapes simply choose the lined drapery styles, then add blackout lining for superior insulation.

5 Reasons to Select Insulated Drapes

Fall is finally here and winter is just around the corner. Stay warm during the cooler months by installing insulated drapes for your windows. Here are 5 reasons to select insulated drapes:

1) Insulation - Substantially insulate windows from winter cold and summer heat. Keep your home comfortable and cozy. Save money on heating and air conditioning costs.

2) Sound Reduction - Insulated drapes are also a great and effective way to reduce sounds coming from outside of your home.

3) Great Privacy - Insulated drapes provide 100% complete privacy. This is an added plus to the security and safety of your family.

4) Long Lasting - Insulated drapes last 10 to 15 years longer than any other window covering or treatment. They are your best buy and investment for drapes.

5) Light Control - You can significantly reduce sunlight from pouring into your windows by using insulated drapes. Whenever you want some light, just open them up! If you want bedrooms to be dark for sleeping, use blackout lined drapes to block all light from entering; they are similar to motel drapes.

Insulated drapes from Factory Direct Drapes are the highest quality on the market at the lowest price! Visit FactoryDirectDrapes.com to see our wide array of drapery fabrics available. You can find any color and style to match the décor of your house. To order insulated drapes simply choose the lined drapery styles, then add standard or blackout lining for superior insulation.

Why Draperies?

Draperies are the secret to a designer’s touch. By layering windows with draperies they offer several outstanding advantages that just wood blinds simply can’t provide. Draperies offer far superior insulation ranging from 50 to 80 percent compared to blinds which only offer about 10 percent insulation value. While some may think blinds look modern, they can make your home look “cold and office like” whereas draperies offer a warmer more inviting decorative appearance. Draperies offer superior privacy.

Finally, drapery can generally handle years of normal wear and tear in your home. This makes them very cost effective. Finding high quality window treatments may be difficult. There are specialized web sites, like Factory Direct Drapes where you can find many possibilities of texture, colors, and fiber content our fabrics can fit any style of home. For timeless, elegant styles and superior quality, choose a website where you can buy direct from the factory and save hundreds of dollars per window.

What About the Lining?

Everybody understands the importance of a designer window drapery. Draperies do serve a purpose. They give you privacy. They can eliminate a light issue. They can even serve as insulation against the elements of the weather. But, what about the lining? Ignored and often misunderstood, the lining is often forgotten.

Whether privacy or light is the purpose for your window coverings, I would suggest making sure your draperies have either a standard lining or blackout lining. The addition of a cloth lining to the back of the fabric creates many distinctive advantages over unlined draperies.
Lined draperies have superior insulation value against winter cold and summer heat. They can thereby help reduce your utility costs which is a good thing wherever you live. Up to 50% of conventional heat loss in a room can be saved through the use of a nice heavy, lined pair of draperies.

Lined drapery can also dampen or reduce sound from outside sources. They also offer you complete privacy and comfort.

Because the lining protects the face cloth from damaging sun rot, lined draperies can last 10 to 15 years longer than unlined draperies.

Lined draperies greatly reduce the light pouring into your rooms. If you want to darken the room, just add a blackout lining to your drapery. Blackout lining is a thermal foam-type lining that will keep out light, hot damaging sun and the heat on a cold winter’s night.

Draperies tend to hang well with lots of body and shape when lined with standard or blackout lining. For timeless, elegant styles and superior quality, choose the only website where you can buy direct from the factory and save hundreds of dollars per window - FactoryDirectDrapes.com!

DECORATING TIP OF THE DAY

Table runners are a cost effective way to splash color in a room, and can serve double duty by protecting the furniture from the accessories that are placed on them. Be sure to coordinate them with the drapes you have purchased with us for a designer look.

DECORATING TIP OF THE DAY

Found shells on the beach on your vacation? Bring them home, bleach them and place them in a nice clear vase or bowl as an accessory to your tabletop.

DECORATING TIP OF THE DAY

Found shells on the beach on your vacation? Bring them home, bleach them and place them in a nice clear vase or bowl as an accessory to your tabletop.