How to Handle Angled Windows
In many new builds especially—but also in some older homes—“tricky” windows have been installed to create architectural interest from the outside and visual drama from the inside. Odd angles like triangles, hexagons, trapezoids, and sloped windows, however, can be a bit daunting to cover, leaving some homeowners tempted to keep them untreated. However, at Blind Builders here in Feasterville, we can help you treat those types of windows (and more!), so that your home can be protected from peeping toms as well as damaging UV rays. Read on to learn about some common issues and their solutions.
An A-Frame House
Initially popular a few decades ago, A-frame houses are enjoying a resurgence in popularity today. They’re architecturally interesting as well as eclectically charming. That said, their floor-to-ceiling angled windows might seem tough to cover. However, it’s important to find the right treatments to balance the home’s visual interest with reducing problematic issues like incoming sunlight, UV rays, and heat. That’s where Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds and Vertical Solutions® Blinds can help. They’re both available in a number of materials and opacities and can cover the large expanse of angled windows A-frame homes have. Plus, they’ll give you versatile privacy and light control through their rotating vanes.
Windows With Lots of Light
Especially with windows that face south, but also with those that face east or west, a great deal of natural light enters the home, which can also mean UV rays and additional heat. One solution is an energy-efficient product like Duette® Cellular Shades. Designed with honeycomb-shaped pockets that trap air at the window, they present a layer of insulation that can help reduce energy bills and add protection. Duette shades come in a large assortment of fabrics and colors and in three pleat sizes. These shades can be cut to fit your angled window and help increase its functionality in the room.
Aesthetics
If you’ve styled your home in a traditional or classic manner, you could consider the elegance that shutters can bring to your space. If you’re interested in genuine wood, check out Heritance® Hardwood Shutters, which breathe natural beauty into any room and which can work well on angled windows. For the look of genuine wood with the durability of faux materials, check out NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters. They’re easy to care for, and they withstand direct light and heat without fading, cracking, or bowing. If your room is particularly humid, consider Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters, which are designed to resist peeling, warping, and chipping. No matter your final goal, be sure to speak with one of our associates to determine which product is right for your space and needs.
Covering Angled Windows in Feasterville, Newtown PA Areas
Blind Builders Inc is a service-oriented business specializing in custom blinds, shades, shutters, and motorization solutions. No matter what your window treatment needs may be, we are here to help. We serve residential & commercial customers throughout Bucks and Montgomery County including Newtown, Yardley, Doylestown, and Warrington, PA, and surrounding areas.
