Struggling With Cold Drafts In Older River Heights Homes? Cellular Shades Explained

Why Cold Drafts Are So Common In Older River Heights Homes

River Heights is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Winnipeg; many of the homes in the area were built over 100 years ago, while other homes in South River Heights were built in the 1970s. 

Construction and manufacturing techniques have come a long way since that time. In the 1920s, when many River Heights homes were built, multi-pane windows were not available on the market, and in the 1940s, they were often too expensive for contractors to incorporate into homes.

Replacing these unique windows can be costly, so many River Heights homes still have older windows, which are much less insulated than today’s modern, triple-pane, argon glass, low-emissivity windows. 

How Cellular Shades Reduce Cold Air

Cellular shades are a low-cost, attractive solution to this problem. They feature honeycomb-shaped cells; these cells trap air inside them, and air is an excellent insulator. As cold drafts move through your windows, they hit the cellular shades, which limit the movement of the cold air. 

More Benefits Beyond Draft Control

Lower Energy Bills

Cold air that gets trapped inside cellular shades won’t make its way into the rest of your home; that means you’ll have to spend less money on heating each month. Over time, cellular shades can pay for themselves by providing insulation from cold drafts.

As insulating window coverings, cellular shades do more than hold back cold drafts; they hold back warm drafts, too. Winters here in Winnipeg are among the coldest of any major city in the world. Our summers, though not as severe as our winters, are also quite warm and sunny. With cellular shades, you’ll have to spend less on cooling in the summer; your shades work year-round to improve comfort and lower your costs. 

Comfort Without Window Replacement

Old windows in River Heights are hard to replace; many of these buildings have unique windows, and replacing them might involve completely modifying the window opening, a costly proposition.

Cellular shades let you keep your gorgeous, vintage windows; they can even help accentuate the look of those windows. We have cellular shades available in a variety of styles, colours, and fabrics to perfectly match your décor and your windows. 

What Homeowners Notice After Installing Cellular Shades

Most homeowners report improved comfort after installing cellular shades; they also love the look of the shades we offer. You’ll notice that we match the shades to the specific shape of your window, and that we’ll offer other window treatments if cellular shades are not the right fit. 

Talk To A Cellular Shades Expert Today

River Heights is the perfect area for cellular shades and other energy-efficient window solutions. Interested in getting cellular shades for your home? Talk to the experts at Blind Ambitions today. We can send an experienced window covering specialist to your home, talk to you about the aesthetics and functionality you want, and come up with a unique window treatment solution that works for you.