Which blinds will keep you cool?
Likelihood is, you’re well versed in the idea of blinds keeping you warm in winter, but their abilities to keep you cool in summer are less known. Yet, we’re all familiar with those hot and restless nights where you can’t sleep for the heat or the sensation of walking into a conservatory and being hit with a wall of stifling warmth you’d only expect when stepping off a plane in a tropical country. Avoid the exasperating sauna situation with our round up of the best blinds to keep you cool.
Perfect Fit
These blinds are currently the unchallenged champions when it comes to temperature regulation. They fit flush against the window with a secure framework that blocks light and heat from entering. Our white frames are especially effective as they naturally reflect sunlight better than their darker counterparts. The blinds themselves are available in pleated, venetian and roller styles, all of which have unique qualities that further prevent heat buildup.
Roller blinds
Roller blinds are sometimes considered to be the best construction for reducing heat since they are comprised of a single solid fabric strip without any gaps for light and heat to seep through. Furthermore, you can choose thicker, less porous fabrics with blackout or ASC performance to amplify this effect. ASC (Advanced Solar Control) fabrics feature a highly reflective backing is extremely effective at preventing UV rays from penetrating through which in turn keeps heat from the sun at a minimum. Specifically designed to protect your furniture from sun damage, they keep you super cool and comfortable as a by-product. However, if you open a window while these blinds are closed then you’re also limiting the amount of air that is able to circulate.
Vertical blinds
This is where vertical blinds are beneficial. Also available in durable performance fabrics, these blinds consist of individual slats that allow a breeze to gently filter through and regulate the room temperature. When fully closed, they boast comparable protective features to roller blinds but with greater flexibility.
Venetian blinds
With either aluminium, wooden or fabric slats, Venetian blinds can also be effective blockers of heat. Gloss finish metallic styles are particularly well equipped to reflect light outwards, thus dispersing the sun’s emissions and preventing heat buildup. Metal is a natural conductor of energy, unlike insulating materials, therefore aluminium Venetians are perfect for conservatories and preventing a greenhouse effect.
Day & Night blinds
These blinds are made up of two layers, one voile and the other more darkening, in order to provide versatility both as regards light and heat control. The dual layered design is good for creating a pocket of air to contain heat without it flooding into your room which works well for both warm and cold weather.
These styles have proven themselves time and time again as excellent ways to reduce stuffiness and humidity, helping you to maintain peace and equilibrium within your home. However, if you have your heart set on a specific design that isn’t listed here and are concerned about overheating, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team for further advice. Most of our blinds offer a good level of temperature regulation if you make sure to close them when a room isn’t in use. This tip is fantastic for blackout bedroom blinds to guarantee a cool environment to fall asleep in.
