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Well fortunately for you in this blog we will reveal the secret to the pain you have been suffering. The secret can be revealed in 5 words, windows with built in blinds. This topic will be addressed throughout the blog and how it all works. Firstly, If you find yourself constantly purchasing blinds you can now tell yourself to stop. Secondly, as I can imagine blinds in most people homes are constantly being altered or moved, brushed left and right, taken down and being put back up or dis-coloured. From now I can assure you the only replacement you need is blinds inside windows fully secured and easy to use.
Nevertheless, your once again probably wondering what are Integral Blinds?. Do they even exist? How expensive are they?. Or how do they work?. The product itself is known by many different names, windows with built in blinds, blinds in glass or enclosed blinds. Whatever you know them as please understand these are the solution to your problem.
As time passes curtains and retro blinds are becoming a thing of the past. The pain staking agony of getting the right blinds, which are the right size or the right colour is a past tense subject based on the modern outlook and simplicity the Integral blind offers. It is said a retro curtain or blind will last between 4 weeks and 12 weeks before defects occur. Whereas the integral blind is fully operational throughout your life with a ten year warranty attached. With over 25 million homes in the UK it is only a matter of time before Integral blinds are seen a must have product based on the simplicity of the product, maintenance & cleanliness. Integral blinds as a whole have not been around for a very long time as they have only been operational based on today's standards for around 10 years.
Even today technology is advancing and the same thing can be said when considering glass and blinds. The advances we are seeing are truly incredible, with a flick of a switch you can see the outside world & with another flick of a switch you are completely secure from the outside world. It can be argued, in a modern society 20 years from now the 25 million homes in the UK 1 in 20 homes will have some form of integral blinds.
In the next section of the blog we will be answering questions to do with integral blinds how they work? and why would we need them?.
Why should I have Integral Blinds?
Firstly, the list is endless however, it starts with the fact they are clean and in today's society with Covid-19 we must protect our home. Therefore, this window with built in blind not only provides cleanliness but also, sleek aesthetics, maintenance free windows. They are easy to use and have fantastic colour options to match any home.
What is the cost surrounding integral blinds?
The cost is dependant on the size of the unit we are measuring, it does not matter if this is for UPVC or aluminium. However, they are not exactly cheap nevertheless, compare this cost to how many blinds or curtains you may buy over a 20 year period it is more than beneficial for any home. Based on that fact alone the cost should not factor your decision as this product will undoubtedly add value to your home.
How do Integral Blinds work?
Integral blinds are essentially blinds in glass which are sealed to ensure no dirt or mechanisms are tampered with. They work via many systems in the industry such as, cord, electrically & magnetically. The electrical system has a wall mounted switch which is operated via a remote control. The magnetic system is operated manually and controlled via two magnets on the face of the glass. The first magnet is to operate the tilt/shade of the blind, the second is to raise and lower the blind. Lastly the cord is operated by a pulling system one way to retract the blind down and another to raise the integral blind.
What makes the integral blinds move?
We have the latest magnetic technology when considering how the blind moves. We have are magnets on rollers situated on the face of the glass, allowing the magnet to be seen in full effect. The rollers allow the magnet to travel with ease across the unit whilst at the same time controlling the blind inside the glass.
How long do blinds in windows take to be made?
Certain industry standards are different however, overall they usually take around 10-15 days.
How long do integral blinds take to install?
This is dependant on the size of the job for example, if you were having a set of patio doors this would usually take around an hour or two. This is to ensure the toe and heeling of the installation is perfect, allowing the locks on the door to work efficiently.