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|  Subject: Energy Saving Shades  Sat 09 Dec 2006, 8:21 am | |
| Cellular Shades - Layers of pleated polyester or cotton blend fabric fused together in a honeycomb shape insulate windows with pockets of trapped air
Insulated Shades - Layers of fabris with some form of thermal backing reduces drafts
Wood blinds - Overlapping slats block cold air when closed
Some shades and blinds have an R-value. Higher numbers indicate better insulation
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| | Subject: Re: Energy Saving Shades Sat 09 Dec 2006, 11:21 am | |
| I made quilts for the windows... it helped us a lot.
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| | Subject: Re: Energy Saving Shades Thu 21 Dec 2006, 2:24 pm | |
| | Thanks...good to know this. |
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