Do you own your own home? Are your energy costs from heating and cooling too high? This article will provide you information about rolling shutters and how they can cut energy costs in your home. Whether you're looking to cover a window, cover sliding doors or French doors, or enclose a patio, the following information will be beneficial to you.

Controlling the costs associated with heating and cooling your home can be a difficult task. Glass windows, sliding doors or French doors are the largest source of heat gain or heat loss in any home. Covering your windows, sliding doors and French doors with a rolling shutter can dramatically reduce energy costs in your home. In a sunny, hot area, it is important to remember: Keep the sun off the glass!

A rolling shutter is quite unique. They are typically installed on the outside of your home, and in some cases on the interior, and are operated from the inside either manually, electrically or by remote control. Rolling shutters are made up of a number of aluminum slats that are hinged together, allowing them to roll up and down inside tracks or guide rails located on the outside of a window or doorway. Rolling shutters have small vents built into each slat.

When the rolling shutter is open, the slats are out of view, rolled up into the shutter box that is mounted above the opening. The shutters will lock automatically when completely closed. When the shutter is down (but not closed), it allows a moderate amount of ventilation and filtered light into your home. The amount of incoming light can be adjusted by raising or lowering the shutter, stopping it at any point.

Because of their unique design, rolling shutters can help cut energy costs in your home. When the rolling shutters are completely closed, the shutter locks automatically, making the shutter almost impenetrable. In the closed position, Roll-A-Shield rolling shutters will keep out almost all of the sun's light and heat, totally transforming the temperature inside your home or business, especially during those hot summer days. The energy savings can be substantial! Independent engineering tests have proven that rolling shutters can reduce energy usage by as much as 30% with the shutters in the closed position all day.

Rolling shutters can also be used to cover doorways, garage doors, doggie doors, and windows of any size or shape, patios - basically any opening in your home. They are also used in many business applications, protecting valuable business assets from theft and vandalism. Rolling shutters are also great for providing homes and businesses with privacy, light control, relief from noise pollution and energy savings on heat and cooling throughout the year.

Many law enforcement representatives say these shutters are the maximum deterrent against unwanted guests. A typical burglar that sees a home protected by rolling shutters knows that they're in for hassles, delays, and noise, causing them to look around for an easier target.

Homeowners marvel at the amount of dust they don't find on their window sills - especially after an extended vacation. Rolling shutters can also darken your computer and home theater rooms helping to create the perfect entertainment or work environment.

About the Author

Corrie Wengren is co-owner of Roll-A-Shield, the leading family-owned rolling shutter manufacturer in Arizona for over 30 years. For more information about rolling shutters and how they cut energy costs in your home, contact us at 480-921-0200 or visit our website.

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