Compare our energy efficiency against other window treatments
SymphonyTM Shades are so energy efficient that they pay for themselves in less than three years in Vermont in a house without air conditioning. Add air condition costs, and they pay for themselves in less than 2 years. In parts of the country where heating and cooling costs are greater the savings will be greater. More
Compare Energy Savings by Fabric Type |
Shade Only |
Single Pane
(+1) |
Double Pane
(+1.8) |
Triple Pane
(+3.5) |
Double Cell Light Filtering |
2.8 |
3.8 |
4.6 |
6.3 |
Double Cell Light Filtering with Tracks |
3.3 |
4.3 |
5.1 |
6.8 |
Double Cell Black Out |
4.0 |
5.0 |
5.8 |
7.5 |
Double Cell Black Out with Tracks |
4.7 |
5.7 |
6.5 |
8.2 |
Single Cell Light Filtering |
1.6 |
2.6 |
3.4 |
5.1 |
Single Cell Black Out |
2.5 |
3.5 |
4.3 |
6 |
Note: Single Cell shades are not available with side tracks |
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1" mini
blinds
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vertical blinds*
|
pleated shades
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Symphony Shades
Double Cell
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| Energy Efficiency
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
8
|
| R-Factor
|
2.3
|
2.3
|
2.5
|
4.6*
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| Cleanability
|
3
|
7
|
5
|
7
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| Durability
|
3
|
6
|
6
|
9
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| Ease in Operation
|
6
|
5
|
7
|
7
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| Light Control
|
8
|
8
|
6
|
8
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| Room Darkening
|
3
|
5
|
6
|
9
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| Overall Product Rating
|
4
|
6
|
6
|
8
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"CrystalpleatTM Facets
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"ApplauseTM
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DuetteTMClassic
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SymphonyTM
Double Cell
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| R-Factor
|
3.3
|
3.5
|
3.5
|
4.6
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| Polyester Fabric
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spun-laced
|
bonded
|
bonded
|
bonded
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| Color To Outside
|
white
|
white |
white
|
white
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| Cord Lock Operation
|
outward pull
|
outward pull
|
outward pull
|
inward pull
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Design Selection |
3
|
4 |
6 |
8 |
Cord Lock |
3 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
Maintenance |
3 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
Ease of Repair |
4 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
Bracket System |
4 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
Durability |
3 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
Overall Rating |
3 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
* mid-price fabric
Evaluative Ratings (10 = perfect)
Applause and Duette are trademarks owned by Hunter Douglas, Symphony is a trademark owned by Comfortex, Inc, Crystalpleat is a trademark owned by Graber. Evaluative ratings are subjective. R-value ratings are actual published ratings.
*Note: Operating mechanisms and shade styles such as Top Down/Bottom Up, Standard, Continuous Cord, Skylights etc. Do not effect the efficiency of the shade.
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