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Domestic News
November 1, 1947
The Omaha Guide
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Advice on using Venetian blinds and wool draperies to insulate windows, reducing fuel costs and drafts, based on tests by Armour Research Foundation of Chicago.
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A properly dressed window will contribute to the winter coziness of your home, keep it warmer and reduce expenditures for fuel by blocking drafts from the outside and loss of heat from the inside.
The ideal window dress pictured here is a snug-fitting Venetian blind with full-hung draperies of light-weight wool. A simple valance adds a decorative touch and prevents drafts and heat loss at the top of the windows.
Tests by the Armour Research Foundation of Chicago show that the blinds can save enough in fuel costs to pay for themselves during their long term of usefulness. An air space is formed between closed slats of the blind and window glass that prevents drafts from entering the room and interior heat from escaping.
Windows, are naturally, not the only factors to be considered in insulating your home, but they can do their part gracefully and effectively with the proper treatment.
The ideal window dress pictured here is a snug-fitting Venetian blind with full-hung draperies of light-weight wool. A simple valance adds a decorative touch and prevents drafts and heat loss at the top of the windows.
Tests by the Armour Research Foundation of Chicago show that the blinds can save enough in fuel costs to pay for themselves during their long term of usefulness. An air space is formed between closed slats of the blind and window glass that prevents drafts from entering the room and interior heat from escaping.
Windows, are naturally, not the only factors to be considered in insulating your home, but they can do their part gracefully and effectively with the proper treatment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Home Insulation
Energy Saving
What keywords are associated?
Venetian Blind
Draperies
Window Insulation
Fuel Savings
Drafts
Heat Loss
What entities or persons were involved?
Armour Research Foundation Of Chicago
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Key Persons
Armour Research Foundation Of Chicago
Outcome
blinds can save enough in fuel costs to pay for themselves over time.
Event Details
A properly dressed window with snug-fitting Venetian blind and full-hung light-weight wool draperies, plus a simple valance, blocks drafts and heat loss. Tests show air space between slats and glass prevents drafts and heat escape. Windows contribute to home insulation gracefully.