Choosing Window Treatments for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Explore the best window treatments for healthcare settings. Learn about hospital blinds, bespoke fittings, custom designs and their role in patient care.
7 Tips for Choosing Bespoke & Commercial Roof Skylight Blinds
Comparing the pros and cons of window film vs. blinds. Discover which option is best for controlling heat, light and privacy in your home or office.
Window Film vs. Blinds: Which One is Right for Your Building?
Comparing the pros and cons of window film vs. blinds. Discover which option is best for controlling heat, light and privacy in your home or office.
Automate Your Window Treatments: 7 Benefits of Motorised Blinds
As the days grow longer and the summer sun starts to make an appearance, you may be thinking about ways to keep your home cool and comfortable. While air conditioning is one solution, you don’t always have to go for the most expensive option. Installing motorised blinds for solar shading is both a cost-effective and…
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Can We Reduce Heat Gain and Heat Loss?
This may seem like a contradiction, but in the UK we do have a growing problem with buildings over-heating in the summer (resulting in costly air conditioning for the recipient and the environment) and cooling considerably in the winter (resulting in costly heating for the recipient and the environment). The European Commission estimates that 40%...
The Benefits of Blinds & Shading in Office Buildings
When one undertakes an office design, it is important to know how to utilise and control the sunlight during the day. Blinds are the most popular choice of solar shading for an office environment for many reasons. They are an attractive window treatment that offer a modern, functional and reasonably affordable way to update your...
What are Environmentally Friendly Blind Fabrics?
You may be taking into account the environmental impact of your home, office or building project and doing everything within your power to reduce it. And by reading this article, you may well be considering the impact of window dressings. There are many materials used today that are classed as green or eco- friendly, but...
How You Can Hide Electric or Manually Operated Roller Blinds in The Home or Office
Contemporary homes and offices are often given a minimalist design for a clean, spacious and elegant feel to the rooms. Larger windows and skylights offer more light and an improved view which has led to a burgeoning demand in window treatments to suit these modern fixtures. Motorised blinds are certainly a growing trend and the...
Antimicrobial Fabrics for Blinds and Curtains
The vast majority of microbes don’t present a threat to humans. However, there are some microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, protozoans, fungi, algae and archaea that can damage products and cause serious illnesses. Antimicrobial solutions are designed to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, especially pathogenic ones. Antimicrobial and antibacterial fabrics are commonly used in...
How to Reduce Overheating in High-Rise Properties
High-rise properties are becoming more numerous for residential and commercial use in the UK which are defined as over 35m tall. There are currently over 500 towers of more than 20 storeys planned or under construction in London alone. 21st century buildings are subject to high quality standards to be energy efficient and provide a...
Vertical Louvre Blinds or Curtains?
Choosing the ideal solar shading solution for your windows involves a multitude of alternatives and can be quite a daunting task. When deciding on how to dress a window there are many considerations to contemplate. For many it comes down to a matter of personal style, although the favourite option could have a big influence...
Safety Laws and Regulations when Choosing Blinds and Fabrics
Blind Cords and Chains Cords and chains for operating window blinds and corded curtain tracks that can form a loop present a hazard for young children and vulnerable adults. Cords might look harmless, but toddlers, for example, are prone to becoming entangled and unable to free themselves. This can be deadly if caught around the...