Ideas for Thermal Panel System Window Treatments

Window Panels

• A pop-in shutter is an insulating window panel that clips or pushes into an interior window. A typical thermal panel consists of a rigid, foam-insulation core that helps to keep winter's frigid air from leaking into your home. The edges of the panels seal tightly against the window frame with magnetic tape or Velcro, requiring no additional hardware for installation. The United States Department of Energy's website recommends window panels as an inexpensive system to help you save energy in your home.

Thermal Drapes

• Insulating thermal-backed draperies help to keep a home's interior temperature at a comfy, steady level. Thermal drapes are constructed with an insulating backing material that protects against the sun's direct rays, preventing fading on upholstered furniture, wood finishes, wall paint and floor coverings. Assorted fabrics and color choices make thermal draperies an affordable way of decorating while minimizing energy use.

Cellular Shades

• Insulating cellular shades, also referred to as honeycomb shades, are similar to pleated window shades. However, cellular shades are sewn with additional insulating compartments between the pleated fabrics that resemble a honeycomb. Varying levels of insulating cell layers are available in cellular shades. Single, double and triple insulated panels provide increasing degrees of thermal insulation against the heat of summer and the cold of winter.

Pleated Window Shades

• Pleated window shades are created with uniformly stitched layers of fabric sewn together to provide an insulating panel between a home's interior and the window pane. Thermal window shades are more energy efficient and decorative than vinyl mini blinds. Thick fabrics and optional liners in a variety of fabrics and colors offer a budget-friendly window treatment, providing complete window coverage against cold and heat.