Explore this section to better understand the features of common window coverings. Learn about functional attributes, relative costs, and energy efficiency of typical blinds, shades and shutters.
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Guide to ratings used:
Cost: Rated from $ to $$$$ (least expensive to most expensive)
Energy Efficiency: Rating numbers are roughly equivalent to the "r" value of the window covering. For comparison, a double-pane window has an "r" value of about “2".
