Are Solar Reflective Blinds Worth It?
Posted on: 25 October 2022
Window blinds come in many different forms these days and if all you want is a low-cost option that will provide your home with a bit of privacy from neighbouring properties, then the ever-popular roller blind is still one of the best options around. That said, many manufacturers and retailers in Australia promote the installation of solar reflective blinds. What are they, which benefits can you expect from them and, perhaps most importantly of all, are they worth the extra cost? Read on to find out.
What Are Solar Reflective Blinds?
Although all window blinds block the sun to a certain extent, solar reflective blinds are primarily purposed with blocking UV rays and heat energy. Their design includes a reflective layer on the outside to help manage the sun's rays more effectively. On the other side, the one you will see in your home, just about any choice of fabric can be made. As such, they fit in with a range of interior décor styles and preferences.
How Do Solar Reflective Blinds Benefit Householders?
There are two main advantages to having these sorts of blinds fitted in your home. The first is that they dramatically reduce UV exposure once installed. Although UV light isn't a problem in all settings, where north-facing windows and glazed doors see a great deal of sunshine during the day, there can be an issue with fading. UV light tends to make upholstery fade, but it can also damage flooring and decorative elements within homes, such as wallpaper, for instance.
Secondly, solar reflective blinds help to prevent rooms from overheating. This can be particularly problematic in the north of the country during the summer months. If you do not want to have to run your air-conditioning all day long to keep the temperature down in your home, then these blinds are useful. Indeed, they help to lower electrical consumption in addition to the amount of solar heat energy homes are exposed to.
So, Are Solar Reflective Blinds Worth It?
Yes, they are if you want to protect your home from the damaging effects of the sun. They may cost a little more upfront, but this is often worth it, especially if you have luxury fabrics in your home, for example. Equally, fitting them will mean they work passively to help reduce your carbon footprint. This means they are an investment not just in a financial sense but one that helps to safeguard the wider environment.
Contact a supplier for more information about blinds.
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