How Blinds keep your Home Warm in Winter & Cool in Summer

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If you’re like most homeowners in Cape Town, throughout the hot, summer months, you use your window blinds to keep out the heat of the sun. However, did you know that your blinds can also be used to keep your house warm as the weather begins to grow colder in the Mother City?

While updating your scatter cushions might be at the top of your list this month, you might want to invest in updating your window treatments. Believe it or not but the blinds of today can do wonders, keeping you both cool and warm throughout the year.

We spoke to window solutions expert, Michael Sher, about how the window blinds of today keep you warm and cosy in your home…

Most modern blinds will be able to trap the heat inside the material and release it inside, while other types of blinds will attract heat depending on their colour. However in order for your blinds to work to their full capacity they need to be installed properly – this is where Michael Sher from Blinds 4 You in Cape Town comes into the picture!

1. Always select blinds that will suit your specific needs. If you would like to install blinds in your home to keep your home warm this winter, you have many choices. But keep in mind that blinds that are slatted will not retain heat! Rather go for solid wood blinds or shutters that will keep your home nice and toasty.

2. Be specific about your choice of fabric. Some fabrics are better at conserving heat than others. Choose a fabric that is thicker and steer clear of blinds that are made from vinyl or plastic as these materials will not retain heat at all.

3. Ensure your blinds are fitted properly. In order for your blinds to retain the heat inside your home they need to be fitted correctly. Any gaps will allow heat to escape! For professional window solutions and installations in the Cape Town area, please contact Blinds 4 You on 072 458 5457 or email mike@blinds4you.co.za

4. Adjust your blinds accordingly. One of the most important things about your blinds is remembering to adjust them accordingly. Be sure to open your blinds in the morning to allow the sunlight to warm your home and close them when the sun goes down.

It’s been a cold winter in Cape Town and that usually means a spike in your electricity usage, burning a hole in your back pocket. It doesn’t have to be this way! With the proper window treatments, you can keep your home warm all winter long.

Keep in mind that improper blind installation can render your blinds practically useless! Blinds 4 You in Cape Town, South Africa, offers a range of window solutions and window covering options – Contact Michael Sher today for fast, reliable and affordable window installations!

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