Purchasing Window Coverings

A guide to select and connect with the best window coverings based on how each type of window covering product is made, how it will perform, and how long it will last.

Understanding Product Warranties

Warranties are meant to give consumers ready access to services they can count on should the product they purchase not work or perform as they expected or the manufacturer intended. [more]

Interior Window Coverings

We only list window film manufacturers that make NFRC-rated window films and provide a 10-year or longer warranty. Manufacturers can direct you to local certified professional installers. You can... [more]
Cellular shades are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for cellular shades. This... [more]
Drapes and curtains are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for drapes and... [more]
Interior louvered shutters are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for interior... [more]
Quality, low-e storm interior panels can be made by local window fabricators or ordered from national manufacturers specializing in high performance storm windows. Low-e interior panels are... [more]
Interior roller shades are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for interior roller... [more]
Interior solar screens are most commonly roller shades and these can be purchased as custom shop fabrications or by dimensional specification off the internet. Performance of various solar screen... [more]
Louvered blinds are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for louvered blinds. This... [more]
Pleated shades are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for pleated shades. This... [more]
Roman shades are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for Roman shades. This... [more]
Sheer shades are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for sheer shades. This... [more]
Window quilts are either custom shop fabrications or, much less commonly, internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for... [more]

Exterior Window Coverings

Exterior louvered shutters are either custom shop fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. This website only lists FUNCTIONAL shutters that offer some level of protection... [more]
Exterior roller shades: Exterior roller shades are either custom fabrications or internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards... [more]
Fixed solar screens are commonly manufactured by local fabrication shops or the fabric is available as DIY from local building supply centers. Performance of various solar screen fabrics is a... [more]
Quality, low-e storm windows can be made by local storm window fabricators or ordered from national manufacturers specializing in high performance storm windows. Storm frames can be baked enamel... [more]
Fixed awnings are either custom fabrications or, much less commonly, internet sales of the most common window dimensions. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for fixed... [more]
Retractable awning: Retractable awnings are custom fabrications; use the manufacturer to locate a qualified local retailer. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for... [more]
Roller shutters are custom fabrications; use the manufacturer to locate a qualified local retailer. There are currently no consistent thermal performance standards for exterior roller shades.... [more]

Automation

Automation of window coverings and attachments includes motors, controls, sensors, and timers, and even remote-operation apps. If a window covering is adjustable, then it can be automated for easier... [more]