Specially Designed Shades Can Save Homeowners up to 30% on Heating ...

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Long Island, New York (PRWEB) August 27, 2008 -- Homeowners arebracing themselves for higher heating bills this winter withexpectations of costs rising 40% or more as oil and natural gasprices have soared in recent months. BlindsOnLine.com, an internetretailer, has added Comfortex® energy saving cellular shadeswith Comfortrack™ sidetrack system to their growingenergy-saving window treatment lineup. These specially designedshades can reduce energy bills up to 30%.
Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, have been aroundmany years as a means of reducing heat transfer through windows.Comfortex energy saving cellular shades matched with their Comfortrack system outperforms standardcellular shades because it creates a dual barrier between the roomand the window. Windows are where most heat is lost in the winterand gained in the summer with air conditioners working harder tokeep the home cool. Studies have shown that 10-25% of the totalcost for energy is lost through windows.
"With energy costs relatively inexpensive just a few years agoconsumers weren't all that concerned with the energy efficiency oftheir homes," said Michael Guglielmo, co-owner ofBlindsOnLine.com. "Energy conservation has now become veryimportant. Window treatments are an excellent way to stopunnecessary energy loss. We've searched out the best manufacturersof shades and blinds for both style and energy savings andComfortex® was a sure choice as their Comfortrack™ systemoutperforms all the other options on the market."
The durable high-tech plastic tracks are attached to the insidewindow frame. The fabric edge of the cellular shades is notched tofit over the track and the bottom rail is fitted with speciallydesigned end caps which glide smoothly while in operation. Thistight-fitting seal prevents drafts from entering the room fromaround the edges and the bottom of the shades creating a dualbarrier against heat loss. Standard cellular shades without theComforTrack sidetrack system only reduce energy costs by up to 13%.More energy saving tips are available on the BlindsOnLine.com website.
Thermal performance testing has shown that the Comfortex shadesinstalled with the Comfortrack sidetrack system are five times moreefficient than single-paned windows alone and will easily pay forthemselves in 3-5 years at current energy prices.
BlindsOnLine.com offers custom made Comfortex cellular shades andComfortrack sidetrack system for sale online to Do-It-Yourselfersnationwide in various colors and options. Customers simply providethe exact dimensions they need for each window. Completeinstructions to measuring windows for ordering are provided onlinewith installation instructions provided for each order. Customerscan call for additional assistance and questions during themeasuring, ordering and installation process.
BlindsOnLine.com has been on-line since April 2007 providing DIYcustomers nationwide affordable shades and blinds in numerousstyles and colors. All shades and blinds are made to order. Samples(swatches) are provided by request so customers know the look andfeel of the material before they place an order. In addition toComfortex cellular blinds, they offer Shangri-la™ shades,woven wood shades, mini blinds, pleated shades, skylight shades,wood blinds, faux wood blinds, vertical blinds, roller shades,roman shades, panel track blinds, 2 day blinds & shades andblack out shades.
BlindsOnLine.com Inc. is owned by Michael Guglielmo and JohnMcDaniel. Mike is a 26 year veteran in the window treatmentindustry and also owns Creative Windows Ltd. located on LongIsland, New York.
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