How to Keep Windows Cool in the Summer
Summertime: It’s the season of cookouts, sun tans, and frequent dips in the pool. Unfortunately, summertime also often marks an undesirable uptick in monthly energy costs. If this sounds familiar and you’re looking for ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency, consider these tips for keeping your windows cool this season:
Block Heat Using Shrubbery or Awnings
Help your home beat the heat by installing exterior awnings above windows or trees/shrubbery just outside of them. This can help prevent harsh UV rays from entering your home, and as a bonus, can also enhance its curb appeal!
Install Window Treatments
While plants and awnings can be incredibly effective at reducing thermal transfer, perhaps you want a more customizable solution that allows you to take advantage of natural light in the mornings but block light during hot afternoons. Window coverings are a great solution, offering the ability to personalize the amount of light you let into your home.
Invest in Energy-Efficient Replacement Windows
Replacing your old, worn-out windows with energy-efficient replacements is perhaps the best way to reduce your home’s thermal transfer. Why? Because energy-efficient windows can help reduce your monthly energy bills year-round—not just in the summer. Not to mention, they’ll also help reduce the strain on your home’s HVAC system, making them a great upgrade for your home on multiple fronts.
That’s where Dreamstyle Remodeling comes in. We install premium energy-efficient windows for homeowners all over the Southwest—including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas—and we’d love to make you our next satisfied customer. Get in touch today to learn more about our top-tier replacement windows and how they can help reduce your home’s energy consumption this summer (and beyond)!
