You can use many sunscreens on windows; fabric curtains, canopies, blinds, etc. This article discusses the blinds that we use in our houses’ carpentry are possibly one of the best solutions we can adopt. They block the sun and insulate against heat and noise. One of the most frequent doubts is the budget for these and the blinds when selecting the windows. The investment will depend on the material, the type of drawer, and whether you motorize them or not.
As an anecdotal fact and a bit of history of this type of lattice, they have their origin in the 18th century, in Persia, where they use a piece of cloth to cover doors and windows, blocking the passage of light and dust. Its name emanates from the French word persienne, from Persia.
We analyze the characteristics of the best blinds you can buy. Its advantages over other sun protection systems are its suitable materials and the different types on the market. A detailed guide for you to choose the best solution according to your needs!
The material of the blinds
Today, the drawers and slats can be found in aluminum and PVC and can be combined to achieve a blind configured to the customer’s taste or needs.
PVC and thermal aluminum are the most widely used blinds. The latter is installed in almost all newly built houses. Is it interesting then to always put them? It depends on the geographical area in which you live. The price is influenced by the amount of insulating foam the slats have since the higher the density (insulation), the more expensive they are. Another option in terms of material is wood. It is the most insulating, but generally, less is installed because it requires maintenance.
Types of Blinds
To understand this section and practice it consistently, we must break down the parts of a blind into four relevant elements; the drawer, the guides, the type of slats, and the type of drive.
According to types of drawers
In the structure, one of the main parts is the boxes of the blinds that, depending on the situation and needs, we would find three types:
- Compact system: We could say that it is the most widespread system currently on the market, here the shutter box is placed – at the factory – just above the window, forming a single compact unit that undoubtedly facilitates installation.
- Mini system: We use this design when we have a window without a blind, and we do not want to carry out work. The drawer is installed outside, either on the facade itself or in front of the window.
- Traditional system: In this case, there is no drawer as such; a hole is made in the wall to register the blind, where its components will be housed. This system requires more work and produces damaging deficiencies in insulation levels.
According to types of Guides
Guides and PVC profiles: The PVC guides in blinds adapt perfectly to all situations of our drawer registry and the blind itself, some of which come with accessories for mosquito nets. A range of extensions, flashings, or even a profile with flashing for the sill with connection for various types of woodwork is required.
Guides and aluminum profiles: The aluminum guides also adapt perfectly to all applications, and in addition, it offers a wide variety of ends and colors.
Whether made of PVC or aluminum, a wide range of products can be adapted to all possible solutions and integrate perfectly with homes’ exterior carpentry. Typically, we do not find any problem installing in front of a window. Concerning the wooden profiles, we could say that it is a practically obsolete product and not in demand.
According to types of slats (Cloth)
1. Roller blinds: Ultimately prevent the passage of light and isolate the window from the outside. And they are classified according to the material – type of slats:
- PVC slats
- aluminum slats
- wooden slats
2. Adjustable roller blind: The slats can be oriented to protect against inclement weather outside and thus achieve well-being.
3. Alicante shutters: A simple system of horizontal slats that are initially made of wood and cheap from an economic perspective.
4. Adjustable blinds: They offer protection against glare by allowing the intensity of the daylight that enters the house to be regulated using horizontal slats. In addition to overheating and also ensuring energy savings and they are classified as:
Exterior Venetian Blinds
- flat-blade
- Slat with edged edges
- Z-blade
Metal adjustable blinds
According to drive types
They all have the exact basic mechanisms and accessories, but the impulses that make them work differently. The ways of activating standard blinds would be:
- Engine. That automates the download and uploads process with a single press. Commonly it already refers to automatic or automated blinds.
- Cardan. This uses a small crank to drive the blind.
- Ribbon.
Conclusion
In the real sense of determining the price of a custom window blind, several factors like the materials used for the blind, the type of blind, etc., determine the cost. According to One Price Blinds, window blinds range from $8 per blind to $1,000 per blind. But when you want to order a custom-made blind from us, all our blinds cost less than $79. That is, the maximum blind we sell is $79.
Also Read: Where To Get Custom Made Blinds.
