Save Money With Energy Saving Blinds
The average household will spend £750 a year on gas and electricity bills, which is why we are always trying to find new ways to reduce our bills. By becoming more energy efficient you’ll be helping the environment and your bank balance.
Just recently I was on a hunt for the perfect blinds for my new conservatory, and after searching for online blind retailers on the internet, a whole new world of energy efficient blinds opened before my very eyes. I don’t know about you, but when I think of blinds, I think of horizontal blinds connected to a string, which can be turned to various angles to let light in or block it – not very exciting. I was very unaware the set of blinds you choose can dramatically help reduce energy consumption and this made me determined to find the perfect blinds to leave with me with lower energy bills AND a stylish conservatory.
‘Louvolite’ is a leading blind manufacturer, specialising in energy efficient blinds. Their blind fabrics have been subjected to a combination of extensive tests by the National Physical Laboratory. From their testing, they have been able to categorise their fabrics into three energy ratings – ER1 being the most energy efficient. ER1 blinds boast 15% or £133 off the average annual bill.
Another type of energy saving blind is the innovative solar film roller blinds, a mix between normal roller blinds and solar control window film – instead of using the usual polyester fabric, a performance solar shading film is used. The solar film roller blinds are best described as ‘sunglasses for your windows’ protecting you from glare, heat and UV light.
If you are searching for blinds for your new conservatory, here are a few tips I found useful when searching for my energy saving blinds. Firstly, light reflective or fabrics with a solar reflective coating are best for controlling temperature because they have a foil backing which reflects the sun’s heat and light. Perfect Fit blinds are also another option in reducing energy bills, the blinds attach to window frames allowing no air to escape in or out of the sides.
Choosing the right kind of fabric for your blinds can play a vital role in keeping your room at a reasonable temperature all year round. The benefits in choosing the right fabric speak for themselves – energy saving and money saving, two huge factors in today’s society. Blinds are an inexpensive and decorative alternative to installing air conditioning units, which are known for eating electricity. During winter, energy saving blinds trap cold air between the window and the blind, and during summer the blinds keep the sun’s heat out. This ensures your home is cool and reduces the use of energy guzzlers like electric fans or air conditioning units. Also in the cooler months when the sun is shining, the room will warm up due to the heat from the sunlight outside and therefore reduce the need for heaters thus saving lots of energy.
With energy saving blinds increasing in popularity, the choice of fabrics and textures is becoming more diverse and the energy saving technology is becoming more advanced – shop around online and grab yourself a bargain!
Author Bio: Dave Matthews is a freelance copywriter. He writes articles for a range of interests, causes and businesses – in this case, energy saving blinds by NewBlinds.co.uk.
Category: Home Management
Keywords: blinds, window, energy saving
