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

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.
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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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