Ottawa Citizen

Award-winning blinds the clear choice in window dressing

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The last days of summer have flown by and the cold winds of fall are ushering in the might of a bitter winter. As we welcome the coziness of indoor warmth, our thoughts turn to the nitro moments yet to come when we open our heating bills. Yet quality of life trumps the pitfalls of energy efficiency. We all love the light and views streaming through our windows, but windows are the weakest link in any building structure, accounting for more than 70 per cent of heat loss. Nonetheles­s, our homes are full of windows; we are creatures of comfort who need light and views to elevate our moods, stimulate our senses and generally get us going.

Krumpers Solar Blinds have engineered a solution to address the energy efficiency of window treatments, while allowing for a clear, unobstruct­ed view. Their unique two-sided design for winter/summer applicatio­n — you simply turn the blinds around — provides a clear view, while the winter side of the blind will actually generate heat in direct light, as well as provide an R10 insulating factor. The summer side will reflect more than 70 per cent of the heat back outside. Krumpers Solar Blinds have undergone extensive laboratory testing and the results illustrate a reduction in heating and cooling costs of up to 41 per cent. UV protection is provided year round, so that not only are your furniture and other inanimate objects safe from damage, but so are you.

All blinds are custom made and there are even solutions for the current trend of odd-shaped windows, trapezoids and skylights.

Many people have been impressed simply by going online and reading the excellent reviews from satisfied customers who sing the praises of this local company. Hundreds of customer testimonia­ls and industry endorsemen­ts have made Krumpers Solar Blinds the clear choice in window dressings. Krumpers has been awarded “Best Blinds” for five years in a row, and was recently presented with the prestigiou­s Scotiabank EcoLiving Award.

However, Krumpers goes one step further; they believe that not only must the product overperfor­m, but so must the service the company provides. At Krumpers, they believe that “price is what you pay, value is what you get.”

Krumpers’ window coverings offer excellent value at only $38 per square foot. For more informatio­n please visit www. krumpers.ca or call 613-864-4921.

 ??  ?? Consumers can save up to 41 per cent on their winter heating costs by installing Krumpers Solar Blinds, yet maintain an unobstruct­ed view of the beautiful outdoors.
Consumers can save up to 41 per cent on their winter heating costs by installing Krumpers Solar Blinds, yet maintain an unobstruct­ed view of the beautiful outdoors.
 ??  ?? Diana Livshits (centre) of Krumpers, recent winner of the Scotiabank EcoLiving Award.
Diana Livshits (centre) of Krumpers, recent winner of the Scotiabank EcoLiving Award.

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