Do Dual Roller Shades Increase Energy Efficiency?

At Elden Draperies, Blinds, and Shades, we proudly offer high-quality, energy-efficient window treatments that you will love adding to your Toledo, Ohio home, including dual roller shades. We discuss how these shades increase energy efficiency, how they differ from traditional shades, and some of our favorite styles available.

So, do dual roller shades increase energy efficiency? Are they different than traditional shades? The short answer to both of these questions is yes. Unlike a traditional roller shade that features one layer of fabric that filters light, dual shades stack two separate panels (typically a sheer or light-filtering fabric and one room-darkening or blackout fabric) into one window treatment for ultimate light control and insulation.

This allows you to enjoy gently diffused light during the winter months to help heat up your home or additional light blockage during the summer months to prevent heat gain. As a result, your home will remain comfortable without your HVAC system running at 100 percent. Aside from energy efficiency perks, this dual design can also block out unwanted artificial light during the evening to help you get deeper sleep.

Our team of experts is happy to show you our beautiful single roller designs from both Hunter Douglas and Alta Window Fashions. However, if you want to enjoy reduced energy usage and exceptional energy savings, we are happy to introduce you to Designer Roller Shades with the available Dual Roller design from Hunter Douglas. This design lets you combine two fabrics of your choice into one window treatment for ultimate light control and insulation.

We can provide fabric combination options that range from dual sheer shades to blackout options to help you find the best options for each room in your home. Sleek and powerful, Designer Roller Shades blend in beautifully with any home aesthetic while working hard to gently filter light, block unwanted rays, and keep your home comfortable every month of the year.

Are you interested in making the most out of your new energy-efficient window treatments? PowerView® Automation can help maximize energy efficiency. The PowerView® App lets you schedule your window treatments to close during the sun’s hottest point during the summer and open at its peak in the winter to reduce heat gain or naturally heat your home. You can also access your Hunter Douglas window treatments from anywhere in the world.

So, if you forget to adjust your windows when you leave your house for the day, you don’t have to worry about hot sunlight creeping in during the summer or your home’s heating from seeping out in the winter. The best part? PowerView® Automation is inherently cordless, so you can control your window treatments with the app, Pebble® Control, or your voice when connected to your favorite smart-home system. No muss, no fuss, no finicky cords.

It's no mystery that Toledo weather can fluctuate to extremes. That’s why investing in dual roller shades is a smart choice for your home. Whether you’re trying to lower your energy bills or leave a smaller carbon footprint, dual shades can help you easily achieve your goals. We are also happy to show you our exceptional line of high-quality shades, blinds, and motorization systems from Hunter Douglas, Alta Window Fashions, and more.

Ready to learn more? Be sure to schedule your consultation with our team today to get started. Plus, visit our promotions page for savings on Alta Window Fashions, Hunter Douglas, Carole Fabrics™, and more throughout the year.

Elden Draperies, Blinds, and Shades is located in Toledo, Ohio, and proudly serves Toledo, Holland, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Oregon, Millbury, Waterville, Bowling Green, Whitehouse, Maumee, Temperance, Lambertville, Curtice, Northwood, Swanton, Blissfield, Berkey, and Metamora, Ohio; and Riga, Michigan.