Window Treatments for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat

The right window treatments can make a big difference when it comes to keeping your house cool in the heat of the summer.

Cellular shades can be purchased conveniently through the Internet which will save you even more with the rising costs of fuel. Some websites selling cellular shades and other window coverings offer free shipping on all orders within the main 48 states.Troy Templeton, Trivest’s Managing Partner, added, "We are very pleased to begin our partnership with Ellery. The Company’s remarkable performance through one of the most challenging consumer environments in history speaks volumes to the quality and sustainability of the business model Budd and his team have created. In addition, Trivest has experienced a great deal of success in the branded consumer products arena, including Banana Boat, AeroBed, Directed Electronics and Twin-Star International. We believe we can leverage our experience in the space to help Ellery continue to prosper in the coming years."Trivest Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on partnering with founder/family owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1981, Trivest has completed more than 150 transactions, totaling more than $4.5 billion in value. For additional information, please visit www.trivest.com.Ellery’s founder and CEO Budd Goldman stated, "Trivest set themselves apart from other potential partners due to their flexibility, integrity and consumer products industry experience. Our partnership with Trivest will be instrumental in helping Ellery successfully execute numerous strategies for continued growth, including existing product line expansion, new product development and a significant focus on the e-commerce channel."

To get the most insulation out of the window shades mentioned above (cellular shades & roman shades), it is best if they are mounted on the inside of the window frame (inside mount) as opposed to outside mount. You want the shade as close to the window surface as possible. Plantation shutters are always mounted this way and this, plus their mass, is why they provide great insulation.

Author: David Brooks