22/06/2010 11:15:00
Homeowners looking to add extra insulation to their windows might benefit from shutting their blinds, one firm has suggested.
Those with the likes of
roller blinds fitted in their properties may be keen to note the advice offered by
PECO, which has revealed that window coverings could well come in useful during the summer months.
The company recommended: "About 40 per cent of unwanted heat comes through windows.
"Simply drawing blinds and curtains, which act as a layer of insulation, can reduce heat gain to your home."
Property owners who are concerned about their homes heating up excessively in the warmer months of the year might also wish to switch off appliances when they are not in use, PECO suggests, in order to try and minimise heat gain.
Meanwhile, CertainTeed has advised people to think about covering their windows in order to deal with the heat of summer.
Posted by Ken Lee.
