Ottawa Life Magazine published our article “Cutting Edge Technology in Window Blinds will Help You Outsmart the Smart Meter” on Friday.
We all love the sun streaming through the windows especially this time of year, when every second of sunshine is worth its bandwidth in gold. However, windows are the weakest element in any building structure and the only element that has very little insulating value. Even the best windows on the market (3 pane, with argon and crypton gas) still allow for 50% of heat to travel through them.
Here is a simple experiment touch your wall and then touch the glass of your windows, the temperature differential will be staggering. The solution is actually very simple and has been around for the past 28 years, however only the fortunate few have been aware.
Home owners, condominium dwellers and commercial building owners have all benefited from Krumpers technology. Krumpers blinds is a gift that will give back year after year not only to your pocketbook but also to the environment.
A great article was posted by Home BUILDER Canada’s website. This article was written by Mike Martin, owner of Michael J. Martin Luxury Renovations in Ottawa.
“Provincial and municipal agencies are also offering home renovation incentives and awareness campaigns to help industry growth with such incentives toward home efficiency and environmental stewardship.”
“The demographic is changing with 1,000 retirees a day in Canada. Therefore, renovators should gear themselves toward barrier-free renovation projects. Automation and efficiency is a primary concern for this demographic, and renovators should try and educate themselves with these elements to tap into this huge market.”
“Green renovations will continue to be an important facet of any project. Demands for “Green homes” include everything from HVAC systems to building materials to product finishes. Tying in energy efficient renovations to an existing house requires much up-to-date knowledge and technical know-how to make it “one” with a home.”
It is true that retired homeowners would appreciate the benefits of energy efficient renovations.
Many are now on a fixed income so would appreciate a reduced energy bill
Making updates to the home before selling to increase the value
Reducing allergens in the air and thus reducing illness
Increasing the warmth of the house, again reducing illness
As mentioned in Mike’s statement the aging demographic is most interested in ”barrier-free renovation projects” so they can remain in the comfort of their home during renovations. Krumpers Solar Blinds is one energy efficient update that doesn’t alter your lifestyle. Toxic-free, allergen-free, and affordable!
See first-hand the latest trends, ideas and innovations for the modern Canadian home;
Meet face-to-face with leading suppliers of products and services for the industry;
Personally test out certain products and services of interest before you buy;
Attending a local home show shows support for your community and the local businesses in your area;
Bring along the family or a friend and make it a fun outing.
Exhibitor Benefits:
Face-to-face discussions with past, existing and prospective customers;
Opportunity to display your products and services in front of a “live” audience;
Homeowner attendees will tell their friends and families about unique products and services they saw at the home show which can lead to a referral for your business;
An excellent opportunity for your employees to attend, work the booth and learn more about the industry;
By participating as an exhibitor at a local home show identifies your business as one that supports the community as well as the local industry.
The Ottawa Home Renovation Show is fully booked this year with exhibitors to fill the entire space at the show! Homeowners and contractors visiting the show will be getting the best “bang for their buck” by meeting a variety of product and service suppliers in the area. You can now buy tickets to the event online for $8 (save $2).
Krumpers Solar Solutions is going to be at the Home Renovations Show in Ottawa from January 20-22, 2012.
The Home Renovations Show is a one-stop shop for homeowners who are renovating, updating or designing their home. Consumers have a chance to meet with business owners, designers and local building experts while browsing hundreds of products and services.
Visit our booth to see a live demo of how Krumpers Solar Blinds improve the energy efficiency of your home. We will have a special offer for guests who would like to fit their home with Krumpers. See you in the New Year!
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
Krumpers Solar Solutions is going to be at the 
