Warmth
Keeping the heat in a Kent house that leaks it
Glass is the weakest surface in almost every wall. In Victorian Folkestone terraces and Romney Marsh cottages with original sashes, the window can be losing more heat than the whole wall around it.
A blind cannot fix glazing, but the right one traps a layer of still air against the glass, and still air is the cheapest insulation there is.
Honeycomb is the physics answer
Cellular honeycomb fabrics hold air inside their own structure. Fitted close to the reveal, ideally with side channels, they measurably slow convection across the glass. Luxaflex Duette is the range we specify most often for this.
- Honeycomb cellular fabrics: best thermal performance per pound.
- Thermal lined Roman blinds: warmth with a soft, dressed look.
- Shutters with a tight frame seal: solid panel styles perform best of all.
- Side channels: they matter as much for heat as they do for light.
Solid panel shutters in winter
A solid panel shutter closed against a cold sash is close to a second layer of wall. It is also the traditional answer in period Kent houses, which is why it looks right rather than bolted on.
Summer works the same way in reverse
The same fabric that holds warmth in February holds solar heat out in July, particularly with a reflective backing on a west facing room. One purchase, two seasons.
Choosing a thermal option by room
For cold bedrooms and north-facing rooms, Luxaflex Duette honeycomb blinds and thermal-lined Romans do the most. For conservatories, Duette on the roof and sides helps with both summer heat and winter cold. Shutters add a solid layer in front of the glass in living rooms. We talk through each at the free home visit and measure while we are there.
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