While we frequently discuss the impressive insulative properties our cellular shade options offer, we also thought it wise to present information about some other parts of your house that can realize greater energy efficiency in terms of heating and cooling expenses. Many of these are spots that are overlooked by homeowners, but if they are effectively addressed, the financial savings tend to be truly impressive.

Remember that heat rises, and as such, a smart method of keeping your home toasty during the winter months is to increase the insulation level in the attic space. The initial step is to assess how much insulation is currently present. If there is a thickness of less than 11 inches of fiberglass material or less than 8 inches of cellulose material, it is suggested that you bulk up your insulation. As is the case with the shades we offer, a properly insulated attic space will succeed in stopping heat loss during the colder months and trapping cooled air during the height of summer.

If your home features a garage that is unheated, there is a quick fix you can complete that will make a big difference. Make sure any sources of air leakage are sealed and have an air barrier installed so that cold garage air does not weaken the impact of the insulation that sits beneath the floors of rooms above the garage space. This make it much simpler to keep the temperature of internal rooms that sit above the garage at a constant, comfortable level all year ’round. Not only will your home’s R-value be better, you will achieve a reduction in potentially harmful contaminant intrusion from vehicle emissions and other hazardous substances in the garage.

While it may seem odd, given that heat is known to rise, making sure your basement has sufficient insulation is critical to lowering heating expenses. Wall insulation for basement spaces is cheaper to install than that made for exterior walls, and it is possible to choose from a range of materials. Also, by adding insulation to basement walls, you stand a much better chance of thwarting infestations of insects.

Clearly, there are many steps that can be taken to boost the energy efficiency of your home besides adding proper window treatments. By making liberal use of plentiful insulation and efficient materials, it is possible to reduce your energy costs by roughly a third.