36 DEGREES OF SEPARATION
A Small Space Makes A Big Difference... High-Style Energy Smart Window Coverings Save Money
/Nevada News Articles/ - LAS VEGAS, NV, April 26, 2006 - Think prices at the gas pump are painful? Wait until you see the coming jump in home air conditioning bills. With oil rising well beyond $70 a barrel, keeping cool is bound to be a lot more expensive, come the sweltering Las Vegas summer.
Utility bills are always painful; and before long, a big increase is on the horizon. Thankfully, homeowners can do something simple and painless to cut that cost, before killer A/C bills show up... something that looks good, and adds to their home's value.
"It's obvious that shades, blinds and shutters cut the sun's summer glare, along with looking great," according to East/West Blinds President Mark White. "Now, smart shoppers are seeing that those window coverings bring big energy benefits, as well, without sacrificing style."
Way back when, heavy drapery insulated the family castle; keeping rooms cooler by blocking sun when things got hot. These days, the theory isn't much different; though, window coverings have gone high-tech and high-style.
Energy-smart window treatments create a protective, insulating air space between the window and the room. That insulation cuts energy bills, year-round; especially when summer temperatures soar. What's more, those energy-smart window treatments manage light in a way that keeps rooms bright, without letting the sun's rays bleach your furniture or bake you.
Mark White explains, "Even with efficient windows — thermal panes and e-glass — adding the right shades, shutters or blinds can really boost a room's R-Value (energy rating). That small change makes a major difference in your monthly energy bills, year round."
White demonstrates the difference using a pyrometer, an optical thermometer. Pointing that gauge at a sunny window registers nearly 36° higher than the same window with an energy-smart window treatment. Even though the room remains bright, that temperature drop makes cooling far easier, especially in homes with lots of glass.
"Energy-smart window treatments don't have to cost more to save money," White adds. "With the right designer, energy-smart can be really stylish. Nobody will know you're saving money, but you."As Mark White sees it, "Before long, opening your summer air conditioning bills will be as painful as pumping gasoline. It makes sense for home owners to consider those costs when they pick window coverings, and when they choose a window coverings company."
"Whether you're finishing a brand new home, buying a high-rise condo in the sky, redesigning or upgrading the house you love, be sure you pick window treatments that not only look great, but that save energy. Work with someone savvy, a company that has the answers and can show you the difference energy-smart window coverings can make. That way your summer energy bills will look as good as your windows."
East/West Blinds and Shutters is a family company that has designed and delivered top quality, affordable window coverings for more than three decades. Now in its second generation serving customers across the Las Vegas Valley, East/West Blinds stands behind everything they install with a lifetime guarantee.
Meet and talk with Mark White, for a striking high-tech demo that shows how much difference energy-smart window coverings will make. He has window design tips for blinds, shades and shutters that save money and energy, along with looking great and adding value to your home. Contact Barbara Kenig, 702.498.9808 for more info.
Press Release Contact Information:
Barbara Kenig
In The Public Eye
Media Relations Director
Las Vegas, Nevada
USA
Voice: (702)498.9808
Fax: (702)228.2808
