Eco-Friendly Window Coverings
What does it take for window treatments to be considered eco-friendly? Window coverings impact the environment in a few different ways. First, they can make your home more energy efficient. Second, the way they are manufactured can have an impact on the environment. As your Phoenix area Hunter Douglas dealer, we’re proud to carry the most eco-friendly window coverings in the industry. Stop by our showroom to see them all!
Energy Efficiency of Your Window Treatments
Think of windows as energy holes. Even with today’s sealed double-pane windows, closed windows still allow 10-15 times more heat energy to flow through them. So, if windows make up about 10% of a home’s insulated shell, that could mean up to half of your heating and cooling utility bill is flowing through your windows. That’s an especially important factor here in Phoenix. Their blinds, shades, sheers and shutters not only impact energy efficiency, they help protect against UV damage to carpets and furniture.
Greenguard Certification for Window Coverings
Greenguard is an industry-independent organization that’s main goal is to improve our quality of life by enhancing indoor air quality and reducing our exposure to chemicals and other pollutants. As part of Hunter Douglas’s commitment to sustainability, along with their distinctive style and superior quality, all Hunter Douglas window treatments are Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified®. They meet the stringent standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air and contribute to healthier indoor air quality in your home. There are three “green” characteristics that contribute to eco friendly window treatments.
- Energy Efficiency – Reduces heat loss and is good for the environment and good for your wallet.
- R-Value – Lets you know how effective the window treatment material is at preventing heat loss.
- Eco-Friendly – Window treatments manufactured without the release of greenhouse gases, generating waste, or using non-renewable toxic materials.
Eco-Friendly Window Coverings in Phoenix
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!