Do Curtains Help Hold Heat?

Energy bills are increasing in price which means many people are looking for clever ways to keep costs down as winter approaches. Lots of heat can be lost through windows in your home, which over time will waste energy and cause your bills to increase. Curtains however pose a valuable solution to your home's energy efficiency and are adept at keeping the heat in your home.  

If you’re looking for winter-appropriate curtains in Milton Keynes and want to find out more about how they can help and how to choose the right ones, keep reading as we explain everything you need to know.

As mentioned, windows are primary sources for heat loss in the home. Whether you have single glazed or double glazed windows, you can expect to lose some heat through them during the winter. Having double or triple glazed windows will help to retain more heat, but curtains are an excellent way of curbing your heat loss.

They act as a barrier between the cold window and the warm interior air, preventing air particles from moving freely between the two. If the air flow is disrupted, the warm air has limited space to escape to, meaning it’ll stay in the room.

The Best Curtains for Keeping Heat in Your Home

So, what type of curtains are best for keeping heat in? Well, thick ones! Just like a blanket, the thicker the material, the insulative the curtains will be. Interlining your curtains will make a considerable difference, as will blackout fabrics or linings and thermal linings.

If you have a particularly draughty window that makes your curtains blow, we could sew loop Velcro on the curtain edges, and then hook Velcro is stuck to the wall to keep the curtains in place . This will further keep the heat in. It might seem extreme, but research shows that it can reduce heat loss by 25%, so it could be worth it if your windows are old or particularly draughty.

Do Curtains Keep Heat in Better Than Blinds?

There are a range of curtains and blinds, some of which are equally as thick as each other, which means you might be wondering if curtains and blinds can retain the same amount of heat. The answer to that question is no. Curtains have been proven to be more thermally efficient than blinds.

The University of Salford carried out a study on the effects of closing curtains and blinds at dusk to reduce heat loss. With curtains, heat loss was reduced by 15-17%, but with blinds, the figure stood at 13-14%. The difference isn’t huge, but it does mean that curtains are slightly more efficient for reducing heat loss.

Made to Measure Curtains at Scott’s Interiors

Are you looking for curtains in Milton Keynes to reduce heat loss in your home and keep your energy bills manageable this winter? If so, we can help. Our range of made to measure curtains can be made to suit your specifications, including reducing heat loss. Get in touch with us to find out more.