Perhaps they built all our homes in the hot summer sun, stubbies on, a cool breeze across the upper thigh, and a long thick mullet protecting the neck from the sun. We can’t really blame them for thinking conditions would ever be any different. Actually. Yes we can!
Whether its a lack of insulation, thin glass windows, drafts in all the joinery, or a simple lack of consideration for the placement of the sun, most of our homes kind of suck. So where can we improve? Being in our line of business, we can’t help you with your underfloor heating but we can help you with your windows. Introducing our Duette® Architella® Shades. Representing the ultimate in window covering insulation. Incorporating a multicell system that creates three separate air pockets, the Duette® Architella® is a more sophisticated high-performance shade.
To work out how well they work, let’s starts with R-values. A product’s “R-value” is a measurement of its ability to resist heat flow. In a home during winter, R-values indicate the ability of walls, roofs and windows to keep the heat inside. The higher its R-value, the more insulation a product provides. A fully recessed, reveal-mounted Duette® Architella® Shade can increase the R-value* of a 3mm single glazed window from 0.127 to 0.775, reducing heat transfer by 83%. Independent modelling has shown that this, in turn, can reduce an average home’s heating costs by up to 43.3%.**
The benefits don’t just stop there. Duette® Architella® block and filter sunlight, they are simple and beautiful, they are built to last, and you can install them almost anywhere. To find out more about our Duette® Architella® shades, chat with you one of our local Luxaflex experts who will be more than happy to help.
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* The R-values are the combined measurement of 3mm (one-eighth inch) CI glass (R=0.127) plus the window covering and are reported in metric SI units. Thermal properties are determined by a certified third-party laboratory utilising accepted ASTM, NFRC and WES standards and procedures. Measurements may vary based on window type and method of installation.
** Savings are based on the installation of fully-recessed, reveal-mounted Duette Architella Shade with 20mm Panache Blockout fabric in an average home in Sydney, compared with the House Energy Rating standard of Holland Blinds from AccuRate, in that home. These calculations have been modelled by an independent third party. Savings will vary based on the window type and installation.
