Why You Should Invest In Integral Blinds

If you’re working on a project in a commercial building or a large residential property, it’s worth thinking about integral blinds. Multiple types of blinds are available nowadays, and they all have their benefits, but integral blinds tend to be underrated. They’re efficient, easy to use and require next to no maintenance. If you’re looking for the best way to reduce glare in an ample space, here are several reasons why you should seriously consider them.

No More Upkeep

If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase, integral blinds are a type of shading installed between two panes of glass in a double-glazed window.  They’re sometimes referred to as ‘internal blinds’ and have one distinct advantage over all other shading options; you don’t need to clean them. 

Standard window blinds and shutters accumulate dirt and dust, so they must be wiped down regularly. Integral blinds are enclosed in glass, so they don’t have this problem. It’s basically impossible to get them dirty without breaking the window, and they don’t experience issues with mould or dampness either. This makes them a practical choice if you want to install blinds somewhere with a lot of moisture in the air. For example, you could try installing integral blinds in kitchens or bathrooms as they won’t experience water damage. You get complete peace of mind and will save yourself from hours of cleaning too.

Easy Control

We’ve noticed that sometimes our customers think that because you can’t directly access them, integral blinds are harder to control. We’d like to reassure you that this isn’t the case. They’re easy to operate and just as flexible as regular blinds. As an additional bonus, they can even be retrofitted into existing glazed areas. If you’ve considered installing integral blinds in your office building but decided against it because you don’t want to replace all the windows, that’s not a problem. 

Increased Safety And Thermal Efficiency

New integral blinds should also be on the shopping list if your customers have small children or pets running around. We’ve all heard stories of an over-excited dog getting tangled in a cord, but that isn’t possible with integrated blinds. Homeowners can go about their days without worrying if their blinds will get ripped down and leave them with an expensive repair bill. 

Lastly, integral blinds offer improved thermal efficiency. By placing them between two panes of glass, they function like an extra layer of insulation and make it easier to control the temperature. Double glazing is already effective at cutting heating bills, but integral blinds improve them even further. The long-term savings on energy will also offset the cost of integral blinds; they’re a long-term investment that saves money and reduces carbon emissions. 

For all these reasons, we think integral blinds are an excellent choice for shading. If you want to find out more, you are more than welcome to contact us. We supply integrated blinds for residential and business use and are happy to answer any questions you might have. You can email us at sales@readingtradewindows.co.uk or call us on 0118 338 1600. Our experts are ready, and we can’t wait to hear from you.

Categories: News

Tags: blinds, integral blinds, internal blinds, shading, Windows