How To Make A Room Warmer With Energy-Efficient Window Blinds We are all aware that London can experience some rather harsh winters from time totime. However, there is no need for the average consumer to suffer as a result. One ofthe most efficient (and lesser-known) ways to enjoy appreciable heat within any room isto employ energy efficient window blinds and thermal window coverings. Let’s take acloser look at how these blinds function as well as their amazing benefits. How to Make a Room Warmer with Blinds and Window Treatments Many of us are unaware that glass is a rather poor insulator in terms of heat loss.Although double-glazed windows will help to address this issue, the fact of the matter isthat we will often lose an inordinate amount of heat from the windows themselves. Thiswill inevitably cause a drop in temperature and as a direct result, our energy bills arenoticeably higher during the autumn, winter and early spring. Window blinds can help toaddress this issue while providing you with a decidedly stylish appearance. What is thelogic behind this observation? The Science Behind Thermal Window Blinds You might be surprised to learn that energy efficient window blinds employ thegreenhouse effect within a home. The gap between the blinds and the window willcapture pockets of air that have been warmed by the sun. In turn, this air will then riseand be distributed evenly throughout the room (commonly referred to as convection).The opposite is also true. Blinds and similar window treatments will offer an additionalbarrier which can help to reduce the heat that would otherwise be lost through thewindows. Even if these blinds are used in conjunction with single-paned windows,consumers may be able to increase levels of heat retention by as much as 10 per cent! What Types of Blinds are the Best Options? The next obvious question involves understanding which types of thermal windowcoverings offer the highest levels of insulation. In this respect, not all blinds are createdequally. Some of the most popular options are listed immediately below: ● Fabric and Venetian blinds.● “Honeycomb” blinds.● Block-out (or blackout) fabrics. Venetian and fabric blinds are constructed from modern materials which exhibitexcellent heat-protecting properties during the colder months of the year as long as theyare properly fitted to the window. Textured fabrics are able to absorb more of the sun’senergy while layered materials can trap heat and distribute it to the room. Honeycomb blinds are another popular choice, as their hollow design is comprisedmainly of air. Air is a very poor conductor of heat, so any warmth already present is lesslikely to dissipate through the window or its frame. Many honeycomb blinds are alsotranslucent. This design allows more light to enter even if they are completely closed.Blackout fabrics are a final option. Not only will these provide you with superior lightingcontrol, but they help to trap warmth during the winter. Let’s also keep in mind thatblackout blinds can be ideal choices if you have been looking for an extra sense ofprivacy or if you happen to live on the first floor of an apartment complex. Keeping Style and Sophistication in Mind While it is important to appreciate how to make a room warmer, we also need to takestyle and ambience into consideration. Modern manufacturing techniques are able toprovide you with virtually limitless options in terms of style, textures and colours. In thesame respect, it is now possible to accommodate windows of nearly any size. After all,blinds that keep heat in should also be visually appealing during any time of the year.Have you noticed that your heating bills are on the rise? Do you hope to save moneywithout having to undergo more labour-intensive options? If so, energy-efficient blindsand thermal window treatments are excellent options to consider. To learn more or tospeak with a representative, please contact Bright A Blind. One ofour experts will be glad to answer your questions as well as to provide you with usefulsuggestions. For more information call 020 7700 6000 or send an enquiry. Other 'Blinds & Services, Facility Management, Uncategorized' news Reduce CO2 emissions? Think Of Our Solar Shading Blinds! Buildings are the largest energy user in… Read more
Reduce CO2 emissions? Think Of Our Solar Shading Blinds! Buildings are the largest energy user in… Read more