Blinds, no matter what type they are, give a stylish look to windows. Hence, today, blinds are very popular with home owners. As the name sunscreen blind suggests, it is used to act as a shield which blocks the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. One of the most popular options in window blinds is undoubtedly these sunscreen blinds. These blinds are semi-transparent which means these blinds offer great view of outside and at the same time protecting your privacy. You can close your blinds and sit comfortably in your room but enjoy the rain and garden view from your window.
Types of Sunscreen Blinds Available
Also referred to as day time or light-filtering blinds, they are available in a variety of kinds. While vertical blinds, roller blinds, roman blinds, etc., are some of the options, the sunscreen fabric too is available in different materials and colors, thus you can choose an attractive design and fabric to enhance the look of your window and at the same time, block in sunlight and yet know what’s happening outside.
Also depending upon the fabric density that you choose, you can decide how much light you want to transmit into your room. Most sunscreen blinds are strong enough and they even endure deliberate wreckage in case of theft or any undue circumstances.
Advantages of Sunscreen Blinds
- They control the amount of light seeping into the room: Generally, people open curtains during day to allow light in. But the problem is that once the curtains are opened, extreme sun rays enter the room and make the room hot and uncomfortable. The only option is to close curtains. With sunscreen blinds, you can close windows and allow only a fraction of sunlight into the room which reduces heat in the room and keeps the room relatively cool. The best use about these blinds is that though closed, they are transparent and they do not block outside view. Not just during summer, but even during winter and rains, you can sit cozily inside your room sipping coffee and enjoying the scenes outside, without opening your window.
- Technology-driven blinds are a boon: Since there are different ways to operate sunscreen blinds, you can choose what fits your budget. For example, there are manually-operated sunscreen blinds which have chain drives or a cord. Motorized blinds are more convenient and easier to use as they come with a remote which allows you to draw or close the blind just the way you change channels on a television.
- They give your interiors a new lease of life: When bright sunlight falls on curtains, carpets or furniture, their colors shade and can even make the fibers brittle and damage them in no time. Since sunscreen blinds control the amount of sunlight that enters your room, you are also automatically protecting your interiors.
Points To Note While Buying Sunscreen Blinds
Fabric: The fabric is the most important component for sunscreen blinds and hence you should ensure that it is of good quality. It is the fabric that blocks the sunlight and if it is no good, then what you end up with, is a low-quality and inefficient sunscreen blind. A fabric with more vinyl should be good.
Color: If you choose darker colors, then you can ensure that your view is clearer. Lighter colored fabrics tend to be less transparent. It is because darker colors absorb light while light colors emit it. Also remember, darker colors also retain heat more that the light-colored fabrics.
Since, it is not wise or practical to change sunscreen blinds every season, it is best to install ones with good quality. It is also better to make custom-made blinds to ensure durability. With the kind of usage they provide, blinds are the best choice which worth the time, effort and investment.
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