How can blinds make your home more energy efficient?

One of the key causes of rising temperatures in the home during the summer months is strong sunlight and heat entering through the windows. This is where internal blinds can help.

How do blinds contribute to energy efficiency?

Blinds offer energy-saving benefits by helping to reduce the temperature of your home in the hotter weather, removing the reliance on fans and air conditioning.

By providing effective shade to your indoor space and protection from direct sunlight, they prevent as much external heat from entering your home.

Blinds are particularly useful for lofts with roof windows, as heat rises through the home and gets trapped in loft spaces. This is especially true of blackout blinds, which are designed to offer maximum protection from sun and daylight exposure.

What are the types of energy-saving blinds?

Though not officially classed as “energy-saving blinds”, blackout blinds are the closest offering to an energy-saving window accessory. These are the most energy-efficient blinds FAKRO offers, with a lightweight but heavy-duty fabric offering effective cover from the sun. The runners at the sides of the blinds enable you to adjust the position you would like it to sit at, giving the room a complete blackout and partial protection from solar heat.

On the other hand, Venetian blinds offer you the flexibility to “filter heat out” by angling the slats towards the window, rather than letting light and heat enter into your home.

What’s more energy-efficient, blinds or curtains?

Blinds are more energy efficient in the warmer months, but not so much in the colder winter months. Thick curtains are better for trapping heat inside the home, acting as a great insulator. But this is not ideal in summer and doesn’t give you the flexibility of adjusting the intensity of the external light like Venetian blinds do.

So, it really depends on what your home needs more. Curtains simply won’t be as efficient at keeping your home at a comfortable temperature in consistent spells of warm weather. And if you’re a sun lover who wants to keep your home warm without overwhelming levels of intense sunlight, blinds can also support this.

What are the additional benefits of blinds?

There are several other benefits that blinds can offer your home, including: .

A contemporary style

– blinds are stylish and sleek, offering a more minimalist look and feel for your living spaces.

Easy cleaning and maintenance

– because of their lightweight structure and high-quality materials, blinds can be easily cleaned with a simple soft cloth to wipe dust away or water and a mild detergent.

Versatility

– FAKRO blinds are available in a range of styles, from flat roof window blinds and blackout blinds to Venetian blinds.

Long-lasting

– as blinds are built to be durable and last for many years, they tend to have a longer lifetime than curtains.

Let us help you choose the perfect fit for your home

If you’re keen to invest in energy-saving measures for your home, FAKRO blinds are a small but effective step in the right direction. Whilst this guide has run you through the potential energy-saving benefits of blinds and the other advantages of having them in your home, it’s always helpful to talk to a professional.

Speak to a member of the RW4Y team on 0333 600 9090 or contact us here.