Honeycomb Shades: What are their Pros and Cons?
November 9, 2022
How can you find the right Shades for your business?
November 9, 2022
Leaky or poorly sealed windows allow heat and your money to slip right through the cracks. As the weather outside gets frosty, how can you keep the warmth in and the cold air out? Honeycomb window shades (also known as cellular shades), could be the answer.
Understanding the Benefits of Honeycomb Shades
Energy-saving honeycomb shades owe their name to their peculiar shape. The shades are made of multiple cells that trap cold air, insulating the room from heat loss in the winter (and heat gain in the summer). They can help your company minimize draftiness and reduce its heating bill, providing a smart investment that will more than pay for itself over time.
The benefits are significant. Honeycomb shades can block heat about as well as a 1/8 inch sheet of insulated foam. Their R-value (or, their ability to insulate against heat flow) ranges between 2 and 5. In comparison, a typical double pane window has an R-value of 1.8.
Energy efficiency is the biggest advantage of this window treatment, but honeycomb shades can offer more benefits to your business. For example, honeycomb shades allow you to control natural light, which can help against glare on computer monitors or other screens. And, they add a level of privacy when handling sensitive materials or data.
At the same time, their opaqueness can cause some businesses to shy away from this option. Translucent shades can provide similar benefits but with diffused rather than eliminated light.
