PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Commercial Blinds & Shades
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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Stay Warm with Energy-Efficient Window Treatments
As cooler weather starts to set in, many homeowners across New England are seeking smarter ways to make their houses warmer. And while there are many ways to insulate your home, installing energy-efficient window treatments is a great place to start. At Custom Blind & Shade LLC, we stand out as a premier Hunter Douglas dealer in Windham, New Hampshire. Here, we’ll discuss some products that can help you save energy and live more comfortably this season and beyond.
How Are Energy-Efficient Window Treatments Rated?
According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), 30% of your heating energy goes out the window. The excellent news is Hunter Douglas offers window coverings rated by the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC). Supported by the DOE, AERC grades and certifies the window-attachment performance based on four key features:
- U-factor measures the rate of heat transfer.
- Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) shows how well a product blocks heat from sunlight.
- Cool Climate Rating indicates how well a product performs in cool climates.
- Warm Climate Rating indicates how well a product performs in warm climates.
When evaluating each of these factors, here’s what to look for in a window-treatment product claiming energy efficiency:
- U-factor: 0.30 or lower is best
- SHGC: 0.30 or lower is best
- Cool Climate Rating: The higher the number, the better (up to 15)
- Warm climate rating: The higher the number, the better (up to 50)
Investing in a new set of shades or blinds that are correctly installed is one of the simplest things you can do to make your home feel more comfortable in cool weather. There are even energy-efficient window treatments for sliding glass doors, so you can insulate your home at multiple points while enjoying greater privacy and light control.
Hunter Douglas Energy-Saving Blinds and Shades
The right products can make all the difference in your home, especially insulating window coverings made from quality materials. A wide variety of Hunter Douglas window treatments fit this description, including:
INSULATING CELLULAR SHADES
Duette® Cellular Shades are at the top of our list as some of the most energy-efficient window coverings available. Honeycomb construction softly diffuses light while the integrated pockets keep drafts under control.
INSULATING ROMAN SHADES
Another insulating window covering is the Hunter Douglas Alustra® Vignette® Modern Roman Shade. Designed for elegance and efficiency, this model helps homes stay warm and cozy.
SIDE PANELS AND DRAPERY
Pairing your blinds or shades with custom drapery enhances your space's insulation level. Drapes in more substantial fabrics bring style and function to your home and can contribute to lower energy bills during the colder months.
Find Energy-Efficient Window Treatments Today
At Custom Blind & Shade LLC, we carry a full range of Hunter Douglas products and take pride in helping our clients find exactly what they need. Let us help you find energy-efficient window treatments for your home this season. Our service areas include Windham, Seacoast, Merrimack Valley, Nashua, Salem, Portsmouth, NH, North Shore, Middlesex County, and Essex County, MA. For more information about our selection, contact us today.