Single Cell Vs Double Cell Blackout

Cell shades insulate your windows by trapping air in pleated pockets.

Single cell vs double cell blackout.

Blackout shades are often single cell blinds with an additional liner of stretched polyester film on the inside of the cells that increases insulation and prevents light from coming through the. Double cell light filtering cellular fabric allows natural light to pass through but still maintains a nice high r value of 2 8. Consequently the price is higher for a double cell honeycomb blind than it is for a single cell honeycomb blind. Double pane two panes of glass separated by an air space sometimes gas filled to improve insulation against heat transfer found in most new houses.

Found in half of america s homes. If energy efficiency is your main concern then a double cell material is your best bet. Cellular shades are available in single cell one air pocket or double cell two air pockets. Double cell shades have one row closer to the window interconnected with one closer to the room.

We have a wide selection of shades available with single cell fabrics that are available in both light filtering and blackout materials. The strong insulating properties wide range of colors fabrics and lift options make these double shades a great choice among the homeowners. If you want the best in energy efficiency. Single shades are cheaper than comparable double cell shades although some double cell shades may be cheaper when comparing different grade products.

Double cell cellular shades are energy efficient because they are constructed with honeycomb shaped air pockets or cells. Single cell fabrics provide a ton of bang for their buck. When a double cell is right. The design of a double cell shade is more intricate and requires more fabric to make.

Blackout single cell shades provide some of the best in light control and privacy while providing significant savings on your heating and cooling costs. Because of their two layers double cell shades give you better insulation from loud noise. You also have a choice between light filtering fabric and blackout fabric. This air acts as a barrier against outside temperatures to keep your home comfortable.

Symphony blackout and virtuoso and are energysmart insulating cellular fabrics. Two of the most common types of insulating fabric are single cell and double cell meaning there is either one row or two rows of insulating cells that make up the fabric portion of the shade. Single pane a single thickness of glass in a window or door. They also insulate you and increase your energy efficiency a little better than single cell shades do.

Shop single cell shades. Typically blackout shades are single cell and offer a mylar liner on the inside of the cells. These air pockets create a layer of insulation between your window and your room s ambient temperature.