While numerous factors influence your utility expenses, windows are a major source of energy loss. Insulating window treatments are a proven solution for reducing utility bills. They help prevent the temperature transfer that forces your HVAC system to work overtime, saving money over time.
Find The Best Energy-Efficient Window Treatments In Austin
Windows are one of the largest sources of heat gain and loss in your Austin home. If you’re always adjusting your thermostat to keep your home comfortable and your energy costs keep climbing, it’s time to ask Sunburst Shutters Austin about energy-efficient window treatments.
We boast a wide assortment of custom energy-efficient window treatments made to prevent thermal transfer. Their outstanding insulating power helps maintain a consistent temperature and lowers bills while offering your home unmistakable style. Browse your options for energy-efficient window treatments in Austin and talk with our knowledgeable advisors to find the product that fits your home perfectly.
Why Choose Energy-Efficient Window Treatments?
Cut down on energy costs
Maintain your home’s comfort
Better for the environment
Understanding The R-Value Of Popular Energy-Saving Window Treatments
“R-value” reflects a material’s resistance to heat flow. The greater an item’s R-value, the higher its insulating ability. Sunburst Shutters Austin can help you find the window treatment with the R-value and other qualities you want.
| Window Treatment | R-Value | Appearance | Other Benefits |
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| Polywood Shutters | >6 | White wood synthetic shutters with movable louvers |
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| Cellular Shades | 4.5 | Fabric shades with a honeycomb-like construction and a variety of colors |
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| Wood Shutters | 3–4 | Hardwood shutters with movable louvers and classic colors |
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| Motorized Shades | 2–4 | Choice of shade styles and colors customized with motorization |
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| Drapes | 2–3 | Long, cascading fabric panels available in many colors and prints |
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See Why Polywood Shutters Are The Premier Energy-Efficient Window Treatments In Austin
Our Polywood® plantation shutters are the top energy-efficient window treatment available due to their unique Insulation System.
- Their rigid wood composite material stands up to warm UV rays, lowering heat transfer by 45%.
- Polywood’s unique weatherstripping aids in stopping as much as 30 degrees of airflow that comes through a window.
- Their expert craftsmanship leaves only the smallest spaces between your shutter and frame.
The Polywood Shutter Insulating System combines all of these energy-saving qualities to noticeably lower your utility bills. All you have to do is close your shutters, and you’ll see the difference a reduction in thermal transfer makes in your living areas – and so will your thermostat! With a steadier indoor temperature, your HVAC system won’t work as hard. You won’t find a shutter that lasts as long, looks as wonderful, or cuts your costs as much as our Polywood shutters.

Motorized Shades Are The Ultimate Mix Of Style And Convenience
Window treatments only block heat when they're closed. Motorized shades make it more convenient than ever to cover your windows. By using advanced smart home technology, you can effortlessly shut your shades with a remote controller, phone app, or spoken instructions from anywhere in your home or beyond!. You may even schedule motorized shades to shut by themselves during the warmest times of the day, whether you’re home or not. You’ll return home each day to a cooler house and lower energy costs with motorized shades from Sunburst Shutters Austin.
Energy-Efficient Window Treatment FAQ
Our Polywood shutters are far and away the most energy-efficient window treatments on the market. Their patented design limits thermal transfer through windows, providing outstanding insulation.
The price of your window treatment depends on a few things, such as style, size, and the features you choose. However, you’ll never incur an extra cost for requesting energy-efficient treatments.
Improve Your Window’s Energy Efficiency With Sunburst!
Boosting your home’s energy efficiency has never been easier. Contact Sunburst Shutters Austin today at 512-549-6077 and book a free in-home consultation. Our specialists will show you samples of our products and help you select custom energy-saving window treatments for your Austin home. We then install your new covering with skill and precision to make sure your treatments work and look how they should. You’ll love how our energy-efficient window treatments bring comfort and appeal to your interior, so reach out today to take the first step!

