The Benefits of Motorized Shading Systems for Hot Climates
Keep Your Home Cooler in the Desert Sun with Smart Shades
The beautiful days of spring are upon us, many people’s favorite season in Henderson, NV. Close on its heels is summer, a season spent chasing water parks, lakes, and air conditioners. And while smart technology offers many amenities that reduce energy usage, one of the most popular for those who enjoy our desert communities is motorized shades.
These shading systems help keep the intense sun out in the summer, lowering the use of your HVAC system while protecting furniture and floors. They also provide incredible beauty and unprecedented ease of living. Let’s explore their best features.
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Effortless Control of Sunlight
Instead of pulling on cords to raise and lower shades throughout the day, motorized window coverings offer one-touch control from wherever you are in your home. Tap a touchscreen, in-wall keypad, or remote, and one or every shade at home will adjust. Want something even better? Your smart home manages sunlight for you!
By installing sensors and programming schedules, we’ll create a home that manages daylight, privacy, and electric lights for you. For instance, in the summer, your smart home lowers the south-facing shades that receive the most direct sunlight. This action blocks solar heat gain, reducing energy usage and cooling costs and creating a greener home.
As the sun shifts across the sky, your shades continue to rise and lower, letting in the diffuse light of the sun for optimum natural light while blocking the direct rays. This shading system protects fine art, furniture, rugs, and wood surfaces from the sun’s harmful UV rays while reducing glare on TVs and computer screens. As your shades adjust, your electric light responds, dimming and brightening to maintain the perfect illumination. When darkness descends, the shades lower, providing complete privacy.
Tips From the U.S. Department of Energy
According to the DOE, over 75% of sunlight that falls on windows enters your home to become heat. Motorized window coverings can significantly reduce this heat exposure. However, they also noted that 75% of home window coverings remain in the same position every day.
Their recommendation? Automated window coverings that make it easy to control your natural light, particularly in hard-to-reach places.
At Fusion Home Systems, we partner with Lutron, the global leader in automated lighting and shading control. They offer numerous styles, including custom tension and cable shades for skylights and odd-shaped architectural windows. These window coverings play a significant role in controlling heat, allowing you to close them easily when direct sunlight begins streaming through.
Additional styles include roman and roller shades, draperies, Venetian blinds, horizontal sheer blinds, and honeycomb shades whose cellular design offers superior insulation. The DOE reported a reduction of up to 60% in solar heat by using cellular shades. Varying fabric opacities also provide the perfect solution for life's various activities, from room-darkening shades for media rooms to sheer fabrics that retain your beautiful outdoor views.
At Fusion Home Systems, we design and install home automation solutions that elevate your everyday lifestyle and offer intuitive controls. To learn more about motorized shades or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Fusion Home Systems today.
