1) Money Saving..

The cost of electricity is constantly rising because we do not have the resources to create enough energy from sustainable sources such as solar, wind and hydro power. This means we have to rely on non-sustainable sources such as oil. Oil is a limited source and won’t last forever. As the oil runs out and becomes scarce the price will only increase further.

2) The Enviroment..

The earth is in a bad shape, scientists have proved we’re destroying the ozone layer. One way we can minimise damage to the ozone layer is by wasting less energy, because the more energy we use the more has to be created through non-sustainable methods.

Energy Saving Blinds

Okay we need to save energy, but what does this have to do with blinds you’re probably asking. Well blinds can actually help you save a lot of energy. When you fit a blind to a window you are essentially creating a barrier that will stop heat escaping through your windows. Double glazing also does this so combing the two can have astounding results.

However not all blinds are equal when it comes to creating a barrier. Which is why some companies are now offering energy saving blinds or thermal blinds. Energy saving blinds are made from higher quality fabrics that let a minimal amount of heat through.

By installing an energy saving blind you will be keeping more heat inside your property which means you won’t need to turn your heating system on as much, which means less energy used, lower bills and a step in the right direction to reducing your carbon footprint.

Roller blinds are the best type of blind for energy saving blind because they cover the whole window and only have gaps round the sides. Vertical blinds are the worst at keeping heat in because they have gaps between each slat which the heat can escape through.

Stop Staff Suffering by Installing Office Blinds

One way to combat solar glare, which also has many other benefits is installing office blinds. Office blinds are most commonly pleated blinds featuring a soft fabric which diffuses the light, minimising solar glare. Other types of blinds have been known to be used as office blinds, but in terms of reducing glare, while still letting light into the room pleated blinds are superior.

Glare is not the only problem caused by the sun, the sun can also cause extreme temperatures, which are only intensified by the pane of glass between the outside world and your office. Luckily blinds can also reduce this heat too. There are two ways this can be done.

Reflection and Absorption

Some blinds feature a reflective backing, usually a thin aluminium layer. This reflective the light. Whereas a fabric without a reflective backing will just absorb the heat. Both approaches do the job, but I’m sure you can guess which is better.

Note: Another advantage of reflective backing is that it keeps the heat in during the winter apparently.

Office Blinds save you money!

By reducing the heat and glare, you are not only increasing staff comfort but you could also save money at the same time! Think of it this way, when it gets too hot, what do you do? I’m guessing you turn on the air conditioning, an electrical appliance that costs you money. By reducing the heat from the beginning with blinds you will become less reliant on your air conditioning, which saves money on the bills and helps the environment!