| With the rising cost of energy, now would be a great | | | | repellent draperies. |
| time to invest in some thermal window treatments. | | | | Another option with thermal window treatments are |
| Thermal window treatments help to prevent cold air | | | | insulated roman shades. These are a great option if |
| from getting inside your home in the winter and help | | | | you want to keep the look of sleek draperies and still |
| keep the sun out of your home during the summer | | | | get the benefits of thermal window treatments. |
| months. This will help cut energy cost year round. It is | | | | Thermal roman shades are constructed in a similar |
| important to know the makeup of these treatments | | | | manner. They will also contain the rubber backed lining. |
| before you make a purchase. We will discuss a few | | | | Some may also be available with a flannel interlining. |
| important factors that should help you make your | | | | For a perfect snug fit, consider custom roman shades. |
| decision. | | | | By getting the roman shades custom made to your |
| Thermal drapes, sometimes called insulated curtains, | | | | window size, you will ensure no cold air leaking through |
| stand out considerably from a regular panel. While | | | | the sides of the shades. |
| thermal panels can be made of any fabric, one of the | | | | Now more than ever, there are more options available. |
| main differences is the heavier weight of the thermal | | | | Although thermal window treatments can be |
| panel. Thermals should be lined with a thick rubbery | | | | somewhat heavy, they are becoming available in |
| lining. This lining should be waterproof which will protect | | | | many stylish fabrics such as silk, colorful cottons, |
| the panels from the condensation that will occur from | | | | heavy weight linen, contemporary jacquards, and |
| the cold air on the windows. It will also prevent the sun | | | | classic chenille prints. The great savings on energy is |
| from coming through in the summer months. It should | | | | just one of the great benefits from investing in these |
| also have a thick "bump" interlining in between the lining | | | | treatments. |
| and the fabric. The results will be thick weather | | | | |