Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have noticed that Summer seems to be on the horizon. In between torrential downpours and the odd grey sky, snippets of warmer weather keep appearing throughout the week. And, with the arrival of these warmer months comes another dilemma lots of homeowners face – how to keep their rooms cool at all times. Today, we look at the ways both thermal and solar reflective window blinds can help.
What’s the difference?
Solar Reflective roller blinds are manufactured using a specialist material with reflective properties. When installed on your windows, they act as a suitable barrier between the sun’s harshest rays and your home. These custom-made blinds help to keep both light and warmth out which, in turn, eliminates the risk of that stuffy and uncomfortable bubble many homes experience as the weather warms up. Remember the wall of humid air that slapped you in the face upon entering your Grandparents ancient conservatory? That’s what we’re talking about here and is one of the reasons we highly recommend solar reflective roller blinds on large external windows.
Thermal blinds work at the other end of the spectrum and have been designed to keep heat in. They feature a thermal lining that stops warm air from leaving and keeps your room nice and toasty. Although normally recommended during the colder months, thermal roller blinds are a great way of ensuring your entire house stays at a similar temperature and can be used in rooms that loose heat during the day such as a west facing conservatories. They are also a great option for chilly rooms normally inhabited by younger children, such as nurseries or playrooms.
How can they help during Summer?
Light Control
Every parent out there will understand the struggle of trying to maintain a successful bedtime routine when Summer hits. Although those brighter mornings and evenings seemed magical when your main concern was how many cocktails to consume in a day, they now signal troublesome sleepers who don’t believe it’s really bedtime. Both solar reflective and thermal window blinds can help to regulate the amount of light that passes into any room. In turn, they can both work effectively at creating a nighttime environment that is as similar to the one your children are used to in terms of both temperature and light.
Privacy
Have you ever noticed that during those warmer Summer months, all you want to do is throw open your windows and allows every inch of breeze to flow through? Although you’re reaping the benefits of continual air, this also challenges any level of privacy you’re looking to achieve. Both solar reflective and thermal blinds can be rolled down halfway to provide a degree of privacy while still allowing the cooling air through. And, when the chill starts to turn towards the end of the night, they can be rolled down fully to lock in the evening warmth for the cosiest of nights.
Glare Control
Anyone that works on a laptop or computer all day will know the stress that sun glare can cause. You’re midway through that important client document and all of a sudden, the sun moves and you can’t see the last thing you typed. Both solar reflective and thermal roller blinds are a perfect option for blocking out just the right amount of light without making it too dark to work. Their adjustable design allows you to dictate which angles light can find it’s way into your home, giving you full control while you focus on the most important tasks at hand.
If solar reflective or thermal roller blinds have taken your fancy, we have a wide selection of different patterns and colours to suit your style here at Shop4Blinds. Take a browse through our collection today or contact us today for additional information.