With winter weather, what better time to think of protecting your home from heat loss energy efficient windows coverings. Just a few years ago it was touted that 50% of the home’s heat loss was through its windows. Covering them up to prevent the exchange of heat and cold has long been standard to keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Even with today’s newer windows, you can feel that exchange in the wintertime. So, what do you do about it in a way that makes sense? Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades! These are among the most energy efficient, if not the most energy efficient shades on the market today. The shades use a technology that traps and prevents heat exchange that is little used in the market. Most manufacturers use single or double cell which does slow down the exchange of heat and cold while Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades have a unique patented design. This design creates three air pockets that can reduce the transfer of heat up to 50%. And now, they qualify for up to $1200 tax credit for the purchase of these shades. There are restrictions* and exclusions but you can save money in two ways by reducing the amount of energy needed to heat or cool your home, and reducing your tax liability for the year. This offer expires in 2032, so buy some this year and then buy more next year in order to take advantage of this wonderful offer.
*We are not tax consultants so get some professional advice on whether and how to file for the credit.