We are all afraid that soon we will only be able to stay at home wrapped in a thick blanket and with hot tea in our hands. Energy prices seem to be rising ad infinitum. However, there are some tricks to save on heating costs that we wouldn't think of in a hurry.
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Curtains are heat insulators
It is actually obvious, but we are not aware of it enough. Curtains make sure that it is nice and dark at night, that no one can see in or that it looks nice and cosy but they can also do more. The fabric also ensures that a layer of air forms between the curtain and the window. This keeps the cold and draughts out of the room.
If you think that curtains only have a very minimal effect, you are wrong. As the magazine FÜR SIE explains, this simple trick can provide savings of up to 10 %. Without curtains, a lot of energy is lost, and it gets cool and uncomfortable faster.
It depends on the material
Of course, it all depends on what material the curtains are made of. The thicker the better. Normally they are made of linen, cotton or mixed fabrics. But there are actually so-called thermal curtains that enhance the effect even more and provide particularly good cushioning and protection from the cold. By the way, in summer, they protect against heat just as well and even dampen loud noises.
In contrast to curtains, roller shutters are much less common, but they save even more energy. Up to 40% can be saved if you leave the blinds down.
This article was translated from Gentside DE.
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-FÜR SIE: Wie Sie mit dem Vorhang-Trick Heizkosten sparen
