As the cold months draw in (which they certainly are!), you’re probably already thinking of ways you can make your home warmer… without having the heating on 24/7 that is.
There are of course the usual ways of getting warmer. Putting a jumper on. Thicker socks. Warmer blankets. Winter Duvets. But have you thought about improving the place where much of the cold air is coming from? Your windows!
Let us introduce you to window insulation using thermal blinds and our top tips for energy efficiency…
What are Thermal Blinds?
We define thermal blinds as blinds that are designed to conserve energy in both winter and summer. Either helping to trap heat in your room or reflecting the sunlight off the windows. So, investing in new blinds for winter will benefit you in the summer months too! Thank us later!
Some blinds are naturally ‘thermal’ by design, some have a specific thermal lining, and some have a thermal treatment applied to the reverse. Either way, they all do a similar job keeping your home warm. So, to keep it simple, we’ll stick with ‘thermal blinds.’
How Do Thermal Blinds Keep the Warmth In?
By placing a layer of fabric in your window, thermal blinds will insulate your home by trapping a layer of air between the fabric and the window. The blinds act as a sealant to the window, preventing air from escaping through them.
However, the above is only true for correctly measured and installed blinds. The best practice for keeping the warmth in and the cold out is having blinds that fit properly. No matter what style of blinds you go for, thermal blinds or not, if they’re ill-fitting, they just won’t do the jobs you need them to do!
We recommend always opting for made to measure blinds. Not only will they improve the energy efficiency in your home, but they’ll also block the light better and of course, look much better too! Did you know at A1 Blinds we offer a free measuring and fitting service? We make it simple and easy for you to choose made to measure thermal blinds! You can book a home consultation on our website here.
Blinds for Warmth and Thermal Blinds
All blinds – including regular blinds – will provide you with some degree of thermal benefit. This is because as we’ve already mentioned, placing fabric between your room and the window blocks much of the cold air from entering the room. However, we do have a range of thermal blinds designed specifically to improve heat retention in your home. These coated thermal blinds work a dream!
Our range of fabric thermal blinds have a solar protective coating applied to their reverse. The specialist coating is designed to retain heat by reducing thermal loss via windows in winter. Then, on summer days, it reduces heat build-up through reflection. Therefore helping to conserve the energy in your home, all year-round.
Not only that, but the solar protective coating will also decrease any glare coming into your room. Ideal for offices, living rooms, and any room with a screen! This fabric comes with a list of benefits for enhancing your home.
You’ll be glad to know that these fabrics are available across most of our blind styles. Choose from roller, vertical, roman, panel, and pleated thermal blinds. We have a thermal blind for every window and requirement!
Did you know that pleated blinds are naturally thermal enhancing? Pleated thermal blinds are made from architect-grade fabrics of superior quality. Their scientific-level fabric specifications make them the perfect thermal blinds choice for conservatories and caravans, or anywhere that the room is at a premium!
A1’s Top Tips
Not looking to upgrade your blinds? Take a look at our top two tips for using your blinds to keep your home warm in winter…
1) Close your blinds completely as soon as it gets dark in the evening. They’ll help to keep the warmth in your home by adding insulation to the windows. Some blinds will also reflect the heat back into the room.
2) Open your blinds completely in the daytime. You’ll benefit from the warmth of the sun’s rays when it’s out.
Are you looking to improve the warmth in your home with new blinds? Ask our team about our blinds with a solar protective coating. These thermal blinds will do just the trick for maintaining an ideal temperature, come rain or shine!
This range is limited, so don’t worry if there are no thermal blinds to your taste! Putting any fabric blind up at your window is a step in the right direction towards heat retention. Just be sure to follow our top tips for using your blinds to keep your home warm in winter.
Browse our website for inspiration today. Or to book your FREE home consultation appointment, contact us at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.
