Can Hunter Douglas Shades Cool Down Your Home?
Explore the Benefits of Insulated Cellular Shades
Are you looking for a way to brave the heat this summer in McCallen, TX? Our clients are always looking for new ways to keep their living spaces cool. We often recommend Hunter Douglas shades as a beautiful, cost-effective approach to climate control. These shades offer the perfect balance between innovative technology and aesthetics to maintain a comfortable indoor environment while enhancing your decor. Explore how they can transform your home into a more energy-efficient and comfortable living space perfectly suited to the demanding McAllen weather.
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How Do Cellular Shades Reduce Heat Gain?
Insulated motorized shades should be integral to your climate control strategy. Hunter Douglas' insulated shades incorporate honeycomb shapes that trap air within pockets. This barrier significantly reduces heat transfer, helping to keep indoor spaces cooler in the summer and warmer during the cooler months. So, during the hottest Texas summer days, these shades reduce heat gain and keep cool air generated by your HVAC from leaking out.
What Are Hunter Douglas' Top Cellular Shades?
Hunter Douglas offers several insulated models that excel in insulation, each designed to meet different aesthetic preferences and functional needs:
Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades: Hunter Douglas's original honeycomb shades set the stage for the rest of their collection. With a honeycomb-within-honeycomb design, they add greater insulation that reduces heat transfer and helps dampen exterior noise.
Applause® Honeycomb Shades: These are a great, stylish, and cost-effective option due to their single-layer honeycomb construction that keeps heat out during the summer and warmth in during the winter. Applause is available in various colors and textures, allowing homeowners to customize their shades to fit their home decor while benefiting from energy savings.
Solera® Soft Shades: Hunter Douglas offers one of the few cellular shade models on the market that resembles a traditional Roman Shade. The Solera® shades use a fabric pocket to create insulation while helping you maintain your unique style.
How Does Automation Help Cool Your Home?
Hunter Douglas' insulated shades are most useful when incorporated into a smart home automation system. Enjoy seamless control through a mobile app or voice command to adjust shades on the fly for optimal comfort. Shades can even change positions at scheduled times based on the sun's position to minimize energy use.
Maximize the shades' efficiency further by using solar sensors. These sensors detect direct sunlight hitting the windows and automatically close the shades to prevent heat from entering. This is particularly useful in sunny climates like McAllen, where the sun quickly overheats a room.
This connectivity allows for smart devices to work together, including lighting, security, and HVAC systems. For example, if interior temperatures reach a certain threshold, your thermostat could communicate with your shades to close them.
Are you looking for unique ways to stay cool this summer? Call us or fill out our contact form for help integrating motorized shades as part of your climate control.
