Blinds & Shutters - Issue 4/2022

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Making the switch
Cool your house
down and save 40%
on bills by making
this simple switch
With UK temperatures soaring into the
high thirties this week, many Brits are
doing anything they can to keep their
homes cool. As climate change is predicted to
make these temperatures more common in the
UK, it may be time to start preparing the home
for slightly warmer summers. Did you know that
there is a solution that can not only cool the
house during the summer but can also save you
money in the winter months?
Blind experts at Unbeatable Blinds reveal that
switching your regular blinds or curtains to
thermal blinds can reduce the amount of heat
entering your house by 75% and will save you up
to 40% on heating bills once winter arrives.
How can thermal blinds keep my house cool?
When you think of the best thermal blinds, you
usually associate them with warm, cosy spaces.
However, thermal blinds can also be effective in
the warmer, summer months too. Thermal Blinds
are designed to offer incredible temperature
control all year round. In the winter months when
the temperature drops, thermal blinds create a
layer of insulation and prevent cold air from
entering your home. In the summer, they will also
reflect heat and sunlight, preventing your space
from becoming uncomfortably warm.
Aluminium coated blinds with honeycomb
pockets are particularly good at regulating
temperature as they trap air inside. This creates a
thermal barrier between the window and your
home, reducing heat loss by up to 40%! In the
Summer months, this aluminium coating helps to
reflect sunlight, stopping your space from getting
uncomfortably warm and reducing 75% of heat
entering your home.
How effective are thermal
blinds?
Thermal blinds can be extremely effective when
used correctly. The best thermal blinds are those
fitted close to the window and are fitted within
the recess as they prevent draughts. Thermal
blinds will still make a difference if they are hung
outside of the window, especially if there is a
generous overlap of fabric to cover the
surrounding of the wall. For your blinds to be
most effective, they should be fully closed as any
gaps will compromise their efficiency.
Can thermal blinds help me
sleep better in the heat?
Yes! Not only will the blinds cool down the
temperatures in your home by blocking out
intense sun rays and warm air, but they will also
block out light and sound. Although not fully noise
cancelling, thermal blinds considerably lower the
impact of outdoor noise, whether that be weather,
traffic or your neighbours! These noise reducing
blinds are the perfect choice even if you live in a
busy environment.
A spokesperson from Unbeatable Blinds had
this to say: ‘As the cost of living has grown in
recent months, finding the right thermal blind for
you and using it correctly can not only keep you
cool during a heatwave, but they will significantly
lower the cost of those ever-increasing energy bills
this winter.’
10 Blinds & Shutters • ISSUE FOUR 2022