Most people install skylights because they want to brighten up their space with natural lighting. However, when adding an extra window, you are also adding another place for heat to escape.
Krumpers Solar Blinds is the ideal solution for skylights to continue letting the light in without letting the heat out.
Home Stars Review
My family has Krumpers Solar Blinds in the skylights in our home. They are wonderful products. They reflect the heat in summer, and in the fall, you reverse the blinds (easy peasy to do) so they’ll keep the heat inside. Besides the energy savings, we love the bright sunlight, but don’t like the glare – Krumpers’ blinds are a fantastic product to give us our natural light, but enabling us to still sit comfortably and/or watch TV in skylighted rooms (which we couldn’t do previously). Diana and Yuri are extremely professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people; and are very attentive to your needs. I’d highly recommend them, and their product.
Sympatio Finance featured an interesting article last week titled “Little Protection for Consumers on Energy“.
Jim McCarter, Auditor General, was addressing his findings relating to Ontario energy in his annual report. “Electricity bills are expected to rise 46 per cent over the next five years” says Jim McCarter. “Part of the the increase will come from billions of dollars of new wind and solar power projects that were approved without the usual oversight.”
“It’s “critical” that the government and its agencies have “good underlying information” to strike the right balance between promoting green energy and its impact on the price of electricity, he warned.”
Have you noticed that when you have curtains up in the window for an extended period of time (months or years), the one side facing the window is a lot lighter? Not only do UV rays damage the skin, but they tint furniture, fabric and wood.
With Krumpers Reflective Blinds, you receive:
* Glare reduction: better than most sun glasses, Reflective Blinds reduce glare by between 70% and 80%.
* Fade Protection: Ultra violet rays of the sun are like the noisiest kid in the class, they get all the blame. In reality though they only do about 55% of the damage.
* UV protection: Reflective Blinds films stop more than 92% of the U.V. rays.
* Complete window coverage for privacy.
A clear choice for protecting your valuables from UV Rays, while enjoying year round climate control and a clear unobstructed view.
Home Stars Review
It has been a couple of months since the installation of the Krumpers Solar Blinds. We knew from the moment we talked with you, that the solution to our UV and heat problems was to install your technology. With the heat wave in the middle of the summer, one was able to clearly feel the difference with the blinds drawn – there is no longern the heavy heat passing through the window. An added bonus is that we still have the beautiful view of our lake when the blinds are drawn.
The main issue for us had been to get protection from the harmful effects of UV rays – now that we know the Krumpers Solar Blinds filter most of these, we rest easy in the knowledge that our valuable furniture and carpeting are protected from deterioration.
Krumpers was on Rogers Daytime to share 5 simple tips for homeowners to use to improve the energy efficiency of their home before winter.
5 Simple Tips Homeowners Should Use Before Winter
- Change your furnace filters
- Cover your hot water tank with a blanket
- Add caulking around windows
- Replace windows only is absolutely necessary
- Insulate windows using Krumpers Solar Blinds with an R-10 value
Krumpers appeared on Rogers Daytime to share insightful knowledge of one powerful tool that will uncover all insulation problems in the home.
There is still time to benefit from the eco-energy retrofit program!
Are you looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home? Hire a house inspector or home renovations company to do a full inspection using thermo graphic imagery.
Thermo graphic imagery will uncover areas in your home where you can improve your insulation R-value. You are able to see wall by wall and window by window where there are issues of poor insulation or mold. This simple inspection will lead to dramatic cost savings as you are replacing the areas that need attention rather than opening the entire wall.
A key to maintaining a comfortable home temperature while saving on energy costs is to address issues before symptoms arise.
This is a great resource published recently by the city of Guelph with a huge list of energy saving tips. the list is even split up into different sections so you can easily find the tips relevant to you. Definitely one to bookmark. Read it here
Yoky Matsuoka, an MIT trained Computer scientist has created an intelligent thermostat system called Nest. It uses artificial intelligence to help you save energy. The thermostat learns your heating habits and then intelligently works out the best and most energy efficient routine to heat your home. Seriously impressive stuff. read the full article at wired.com: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/10/nest_thermostat/3/
The United Way 2011 campaign is underway With the help of 14,000 volunteers in hundreds of business and government workplaces across the city, United Way Ottawa launched its annual campaign on September 22.
Krumpers Solar blinds has pledged to donate 5% of all their sales for the month October to the United way to help them raise their goal of $35 million.
We will be appearing at the 3rd annual Home & Design show in Ottawa and we’d love to see you there, so we’re giving away a coupon allowing 2 for one admission!
Just download and print the coupon using the link below and present it at the show when you buy your ticket, and a second visitor gets in free.
The show runs from September 30th to October 2nd and is located at Lansdowne Park Ottawa. Tickets and more information are available at the Home & design show website.
“Ottawa’s premier fall home improvement event. Whether you are seeking new kitchen designs, advice on paint colours, or the latest in green building supplies, you will find it here. 150+ exhibitors offer you one-stop shopping for all of your home building and home improvement needs”.
“It may come as a surprise, but there is actually a fascinating history to window blinds. Archaeological evidence suggests that they appeared at about the same period in both the great Chinese and Egyptian civilizations. The first window blinds in ancient China were made of bamboo whereas ancient Egyptians weaved reeds into mats to create shades that worked much like modern roller blinds.”
Most people install skylights because they want to brighten up their space with natural lighting. However, when adding an extra window, you are also adding another place for heat to escape.
