Integral Blinds FAQs

Are integral blinds a good idea?

Absolutely! If their stunning, unintrusive aesthetics weren’t enough, integral blinds offer plenty of practical benefits, including:

Integral blinds are particularly fantastic for bifold doors. Locked inside the glazing units, they can’t swing about and interfere with the doors’ opening and closing.

Can you retrospectively fit integral blinds into double glazed windows?

Yes. Integral blinds can be retroactively fitted into any glazing cavity with a width of 20mm or more. This can be achieved by replacing the sealed unit of the window or door. Integral blinds can be supported by any type of frame material, including uPVC and aluminium frames.

The largest cavity width that integral blinds can be retro-fitted into is 2600m, making them suitable for both triple-glazed windows and large commercial properties.

Can you have integral blinds in sliding doors?

Yes. Integral blinds are a brilliant addition to any set of sliding patio doors. This is because their seamless integration with the sealed glazing units allows for the doors to slide over each other easily, without the blinds getting in the way.

For the same reason, integral blinds are perfect for bifold doors, French doors, and any other type of product with large panes of glass. They allow you to control the amount of light coming into your home, without impacting on the performance of the door’s mechanism.

How do windows with built-in blinds work?

Double glazed and triple glazed windows all have vacuums between their glass panes. Integral blinds can be fitted into these cavities, shielding them from dust and damage. During Summer, the blinds will further assist the window’s glazing with reflecting sunrays and diffusing heat.

To work the blinds, you can either control them manually, via the use of a pully lever, a twist rod, or a sliding mechanism. Alternatively, they can often be controlled electronically. This will usually be via a remote control that only requires you to touch a button to open and close your blinds.

Are integral blinds energy efficient?

Integral blinds work in tandem with their double or triple-glazed units in order to conserve energy and control thermal transmittance.

During Winter, they assist the windows in preventing your home’s heat from escaping. This is because they effectively act as another layer for the heat to disperse through. With them installed, heat passes through much slower.

Furthermore, since you have total control over their opening and closing, you can control how much warming natural light enters your home. In every aspect, integral blinds are equipped to help drive your energy bills down.

Can blinds between glass be repaired?

It can be difficult to access the blinds once they’re inside the window or door’s sealed unit. However, for the same reason, the chances of integral blinds suffering any damage are miniscule.

Damage being inflicted from inside the unit is almost impossible. However, to give our customers total peace of mind, we’re happy to supply all our integral blinds with a 5-year guarantee.

What colour integral blinds should I choose?

We offer integral blinds in a range of subtle, stylish colours. For a more traditional effect, cream and white are classic choices. For something more modern, anthracite grey is an incredibly sleek shade that’s perfect for newer homes across the South West.

For those who want to really stand out, we even provide blinds in shades of yellow, green and blue. To see what we can do for you, please get in touch and request a colour swatch for an accurate colour representation.

Are integral blinds secure?

Once integral blinds are installed within the window or door’s sealed unit, it is almost impossible for them to be broken. In the event that an intruder attempted to break the glass, the blinds would act as another safeguarding layer, especially if they can only be opened electronically.

Closing your blinds at night will, of course, also prevent passers-by from seeing into your home and targeting your possessions. For optimum privacy and security, integral blinds are a great addition to your South West home.

Are integral blinds child-friendly?

Definitely. Concealed within the window or door’s mechanism, there’s no chance of children running into them or getting their fingers trapped.

With total resistance against gathering dust, integral blinds are also completely friendly towards children or adults with allergies.