More about Valances and Pelmets
More about Valances and Pelmets In a previous post I introduced some very beautiful valances. Now the reason for doing so with regard to energy savings. http://www.huntedinterior.com/2012/08/diy-stenciled-cornice-board.html According to some reliable sources a valance or pelmet can help to reduce your energy losses at the window by as much as 15%. That is no small change, especially over the life of a window. It is an old idea but it works. Cornices, pelmets, or valances all save you money. So here is one of the many how to do build your own valance,cornice or pelmet sites. http://www.instructables.com/file/FOZMJKTG9NHGJTR http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-save-heat-money-and-energy-with-easy-pelm/ Before central heating many low tech ideas were implemented at the window to keep rooms warmer. Valances and Pelmets, also known as Cornices were one of those low tech ideas that were useful