So let us help to keep the heat in and the cold out with Thermal Blinds
Keeping the chill out and keeping the heat in can be tricky but thermal window blinds can help. The best thermal blinds can have the ability to help insulate your home and prevent the heat from escaping through your closed windows.
Do thermal blinds save energy?
Thermal Blinds are also a great way to save money on your home’s energy costs. They are designed to trap heat in the home and to prevent it from escaping so you need to use the heating and air conditioning systems less often. It’s estimated you can save 10-25% on your annual energy bill with thermal blinds.
Are thermal blinds the same as blackout blinds?
What’s the difference between blackout and thermal curtains? In short, blackout curtains are primarily designed to darken a room by reducing the amount of light that can enter through the fabric. Thermal blinds/curtains, on the other hand, are primarily designed to reduce heat loss from a room’s windows.
So what type of Thermal blinds are there?
If you’re looking for your blind to bring you something extra, then Hive Cellular Fabrics may be your ideal choice.
Hive offers an improved cellular pleated structure that provides increased heat blocking and sound absorbent capabilities as well as anti-static properties.
The unique cellular design will help trap air in an insulating layer, blocking heat from the sun and helping to keep your room at a lovely ambient temperature.
Hive fabrics are available in a wide range of Plain, Blackout, Fire Retardant and Luxury Designs. Also available in Micro, a neater cell size ideal for bi-fold doors or compact spaces.
Thermal Roller Blinds
Thermal roller blindsare a great asset when it comes to retaining heat inside a room. They are constructed with a layer or multiple layers of thermal material which helps prevent heat loss. However, they will only be effective when they are down, so you’ll need to have double glazing as well. Cold air will find the smallest of gaps, therefore made to measure roller blinds are the most effective.
Thermal Roman Blinds
Roman blinds can also be made from fabric with thermal properties. Like roller blinds, they will only be truly effective when pulled down to cover the glass. Put Thermal Roman blinds with thermal lined curtains and during the evening and at night your windows will have an additional layer of heat retaining properties.
Skylight Window Blinds
Blinds for skylight windows are nearly always insulated, more especially when they are roller styles. As attics and lofts can become very hot during the summer the insulating properties act to keep harsh heat out and prevent cold winter air from entering.
Thermal Vertical Blinds
In conservatories and on patio doors vertical blinds with thermal properties are a great choice. The fabric of the vanes is usually backed with material that helps to reflect the sun in the summer and prevent cold air from entering during the winter.