Can blinds really make a difference to the warmth of your home?
Definately!
You see most of the time the cold weather comes in easily from an exposed window. You just have to feel the window to know what I’m talking about.
With the cost of heating and energy going up and up, its all about being smarter with your insulation to keep your heat in and not escaping through the window.
As with keeping warm as a human, its all about layers, and thickness when it comes to keeping your home warmer with blinds on the Central Coast.
Studies have shown the most effective way to keep your home warmer with window coverings is start from the outside. Yes, an Awning covering the window can slow the air down and create a pocket of air between your window and the outside cold air, which is easier to warm up.
A thick blockout blind or curtain helps keep the heat that you are generating inside your home, not escaping out through the window. Saving you money on your energy bills.
blockout blinds come in a variety of thicknesses. The thickest blockout blinds with a rubber white backing are idea for insultation.
The latest development in great insulation with blinds is the honeycomb style blind. The look is similar to the honeycomb design (like bees), and the pockets of air warm up easier and keep your home warmer (or cooler for that matter). The manufacturers claim it can make as much as 8 degrees difference to the warmth of your home with the honeycomb style blind.
Premier Shades at West Gosford stock the GALAXY CELLULAR PLEATED BLIND which provides gently filtered light or total blockout with sacrificing your privacy. It is available in translucent polyester fabric or metalised blackout fabric. The distinctive honeycomb pleat creates air pockets which act as insulators, reducing noise while keeping your home warm and cool in summer.
The white reflective backing reflects external solar heat, aiding the insulation process. GALAXY is the revolutionary blind that will reduce energy bills. You can select from a large range of fashion colours in light weights, 100% polyester fabric which is anti-static and repels dust and dirt.
Th care instructions for the GALAXY BLIND indicate it is easy to keep clean with a regular dust with a feather duster or vacuum brush attachment. Spot cleaning can be done when necessary with warm soapy water or a dam cloth. You must avoid vigorous rubbing and never use solvents.
Premier Shades at Wyoming has the honeycomb blind or Galaxy blind on display so you can see for yourself. Visit their website at
www.premiershades.com.au or call in at 18/482 Pacific Highway, Wyoming, NSW, 2250. Phone them on 0243248800 for more details.
GALAXY CELLULAR INSULATION BLIND by Premier Shades
