How do curtains help with heat retention & energy efficiency?
Curtains help with heat retention by limiting the flow of air between the warm and cold areas of a room. Even double-glazed windows will afford heat with a chance to escape, but a set of heavy curtains will form a barrier that’ll limit the flow of air from the main room to the window.
While some air particles will be able to move through the gaps in a curtain, many of them will encounter resistance – just like wind blowing against a ship’s sail.
Even if the air immediately beside the window cools considerably, if it doesn’t have the opportunity to mix with the warm air in the rest of the room, you won’t notice – and neither will your energy bills.
At GLE we have an extensive range of fabrics from brands including iliv, Ashley Wilde, KAI, Prestigious Textiles, Fryetts and many more! From plain to pattern, bright and bold or calm and neutrals we have one of the largest choices for fabrics. Every fabric has a heading and lining choice and we offer curtain poles and tracks too! Pop in and browse some of our samples or book your home consultation with one of our curtain experts!
At GLE Blinds & Curtains we also offer a range of beautiful blindsand curtains.
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