‘What are the best blinds for thermal efficiency?’ That’s a question we’ve been asked a lot recently at A1 Blinds! In today’s world of rising energy costs, many of us are looking for ways to keep those bills down! And yes, blinds are certainly a great option.
There are, of course, other options you could consider. You could upgrade the UPVC doors and windows across your home… Sounds expensive! Or you could wear extra layers of clothes and buy a thicker duvet… Which sounds a little uncomfortable!
But by simply upgrading your window blinds to our thermal range, you’ll be able to reduce your home’s energy costs by up to 16%! Impressive, right?
We’ll explain more…
What are The Best Blinds for Home Energy Efficiency?
All blinds will help improve your home’s energy efficiency in one way or another. Blinds add an extra insulating layer up at your windows which helps to keep the warmth in and prevents it from escaping through the windows.
Perfect-fit blinds are great for home insulation. Fitting directly onto your window frames, these blinds leave no room for a draught to enter or heat to seep out! Plus, with no screws or drilling required, perfect-fit blinds are great for lots of other reasons too!
However, the best blinds for thermal efficiency are from our thermal range. At A1 Blinds we have a range of window blinds that have been designed specifically with home insulation in mind. These blinds have been treated with a ‘Solar Protective Coating’ (SPC) which reflects light more effectively than a regular fabric – helping to conserve energy in winter and summer!
Our thermal blinds range consists of three different styles: roller, vertical and pleated blinds. Each style comes in a wide range of colours, patterns, and fabrics. Each blind design offers a unique look while still presenting all the benefits of the SPC coating.
How Blinds for Thermal Efficiency Can Save You Money
1) They control light and glare
Naturally, we all prefer daylight to other artificial light sources, but the glare that often comes with this can cause visual discomfort. However, by choosing the correct shading you’ll enjoy natural daylight whilst preventing glare. Which in turn, reduces the need to use internal lighting!
Their ability to reduce the sun’s glare makes these blinds ideal for commercial office spaces. A workforce can take in the natural daylight without having to deal with the dreaded glare in their eyes.
2) They reduce heat loss
Glazing is a weak point in a building’s thermal performance and is often a major source of heat loss. Your ‘go-to’ fix might be to upgrade the glazing, but window blinds should be the initial step.
Fun fact: Blinds can improve a home’s insulation by up to 50% depending on the glazing installed!
3) They also reduce heat gain
To be energy efficient, most homes aim to be highly insulating and ‘airtight’. But as a result, this often means that your home is prone to overheating in summer. However, thermal blinds can counteract this! Their solar protective coating acts as a reflective layer, which prevents build-up and keeps your home cool.
What Are the Benefits of Choosing Blinds for Home Insulation?
There are many reasons to choose window blinds for home energy efficiency. Not only are they a quick and simple method to combat increasing energy costs, but you’ll also benefit from:
- Reduced heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer
- Reduced energy costs (including heating, cooling, and lighting)
- Controlled daylight and controlled glare
- Improved indoor air quality
- Improved privacy and security
- Maintained views to the outside
- Improved thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort
- Reduced carbon footprint
How to Get the Most out of your Blinds for Energy Efficiency
A large part of using your blinds for home insulation is opening and closing them at the right times.
Using your blinds for home insulation in winter: Open your blinds in the morning to allow the sun to warm your home. Once the sun has gone down, close them to insulate your home and reduce the amount of heat that can escape.
Using your blinds for energy efficiency in summer: To prevent your home from overheating, close your blinds during the hottest hours of the day. Your blinds will reflect the sun’s rays and maintain a cool space inside.
The best blinds for thermal efficiency will depend on your taste and requirements. But thanks to our wide range of thermal blinds, you can rest assured knowing there’s a style for you at A1 Blinds! Are you ready to upgrade your solar shading? Get started today and choose the perfect blinds for energy efficiency in your home.
