Create a Greener, Cooler Home
For those who love the summer sun, it’s time to rejoice. It’s hard to imagine anything much better than days spent lounging by the pool or at the lake.
But that same summer sun can play havoc with our home’s interior. Direct UV rays can damage the floors and fade fabrics. Photographs, artwork, and furniture all need protection.
So, what do we do? As the sun begins to bear down, we close the shades and leave them there. We’ve protected our home and reduced the increasing heat, but we miss out on one of our favorite elements of the season—the sun.
There is a better way.
Here, we’ll explore how smart shading systems optimize temperature control in warmer months. You’re no longer at the whim of solar heat gain or manually adjusting every shade throughout your home.
Now, your smart home does it for you.
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The Difference Between Smart and Automated
Many people are integrating smart devices into their homes. From smart speakers to lighting, TVs, and appliances, you can manage these devices from anywhere by pulling up their respective apps.
Home automation takes it a step further. For instance, while you can raise and lower smart shades using a remote or your smartphone, automated shades adjust without effort. Integrated with sensors and temperature controls, they’re managed by the changing sunlight and climate.
As dawn breaks, your shades open in the morning, letting the sun's first rays nudge you awake. As the sun continues its trajectory, direct sunlight enters your home, bringing with it the damaging UV rays. In response, your shades lower, providing protection and reducing solar heat gain. When integrated with smart thermostats, motorized shades can control the temperature throughout your home. Your HVAC system doesn’t go into overdrive, and as a bonus, your utility bills go down.
Managing Light Based on the Four Directions
As the spring turns to summer, your south-facing windows get the brunt of the intense sunlight and heat gain. Because of this, your shades go into Summer Cool mode, closing for much of the day on south-facing windows.
Conversely, your north-facing windows get little direct sunlight, allowing them to remain open, letting in filtered sunlight and breathtaking views.
And what about the West-facing windows and those beautiful sunsets? These windows get direct sun in the afternoon, which will cause the shades to lower. However, as the sun gets closer to the horizon, those window coverings open, ensuring you never miss another sunset.
The result is a beautiful, protected home awash in filtered sunlight. You’ll also experience reduced energy usage and a more comfortable climate. When it's time to sleep, press a button, and all your window coverings close.
Stylish & Functional
For good reason, when people hear the term motorized shade, they think of roller shades. Today’s manufacturers have done away with that notion. Today, automated window coverings come in numerous styles and limitless fabrics, from sheer and wooden blinds to draperies and Roman shades. There are even customized solutions for skylights and architectural windows.
Automated shades take ease of living to the next level, managing daylight and privacy effortlessly. At Westco Security & Technology Systems, we’re passionate about sharing the latest in today’s home automation. Contact us to learn more about the extreme convenience smart shading systems offer.
