Blinds, curtains and awnings are not just for making your home look great.

The correct choice of curtains can reduce the operation of cooling or heating equipment, which means saving energy costs and protecting the environment by reducing energy consumption.

The team at Canberra Blinds, Awnings and Curtain Centre are experts in using curtains and shading systems to keep houses cool in the summer. Owner Tony and Terry Hunt shared these tips.

The Canberra blinds, awning and curtain centre in Fyshwick are locally owned by Toni and Terry Hunt. It is the only destination you need to install window coverings or outdoor shading systems. Photo: Provided

When the sun shines in your home, the indoor temperature will rise rapidly.

"This is especially true when you have patio doors or large windows. That's because the sun's heat can easily pass through the windows in summer. For many Canberrans, using an air conditioner remote control is the first choice to cool the greenhouse. But the cooling system consumes energy. Big capacity and high operating cost," Tony said.

"When you know that it will be a hot day, minimize the sun’s ability to heat your house by closing the shutters and awnings in the morning. Once the sun goes down, you can open everything, including windows, and let The cool night breeze blows through, naturally air-conditioned.

"Room darkening shutters, exterior awnings and innovative fabrics can effectively keep your home cool-while adding a sense of style and luxury to your home."

With new innovations in fabric structure, some products are particularly effective in keeping your home cool in summer and warm in winter.

"Honeycomb Shades uses a honeycomb fabric design to form a layer of insulation. The Honeycomb series is available in a variety of colors to suit your style and space. You will be surprised by their impact on the temperature in your home," Tony said.

"Sun protection fabrics can also be used to prevent heat from penetrating windows and provide UV protection. They are perfect for outdoor blinds and awning systems," Terry added.

Awnings and shutters

"Room dimming solutions help prevent sunlight from penetrating your home. Think of external awnings, drop-down awnings, and awnings, which can be closed during the day when the sun is at its peak, and then opened to let cool wind in during the day ," Terry said.

The right choice here will also provide you with a more comfortable home in all seasons and save energy.

Explore clever, stylish and fully customizable solutions in the centre of Canberra blinds, awnings and curtains. Whether you need to refurbish or repair an existing shutter or pergola system, or create a new look for your house, the knowledgeable team will integrate all of them under one roof; high-quality brands, innovative fabric choices and decades of Experience.

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