Solar blinds are a great window treatment option for sun-exposed homes due to their ability to filter light, reduce glare and control heat. Solar blinds also shield us and our furnishings from damaging UV rays and stop furniture and carpeting from deteriorating in the sun. The clarity of your external view from the inside will depend on how strong the day light is ie. if your window looks onto a sheltered courtyard then your view will not be as clear as it would be if the window view is onto a large, open & south facing garden. The image below is for illustration purposes only but does demonstrate how the view will be from most windows. For adaptable blinds that offer choice when it comes to letting in light, vertical and venetian styles are ideal. They’re very similar, but venetian blinds have horizontal slats, and surprise surprise, vertical blinds have vertical slats. For those looking for a more minimalist approach, our roller blind and roman blind designs incorporate simple style and function. Alternatively, if you already have a set of curtains, then we also have a range of discreet options that can be used alongside your current fittings.

If you are fitting outside of the recess then please measure the entire space you would like to cover. This measurement will include the top head rail so please ensure you add an adequate amount to the height measurement to consider this. It is completely at your discretion as to how much you would like the blind to overlap on the width but as a rule of thumb we advise that it will want to overlap by at least 10cm.

Privacy Window Film at Night FAQs

Sunscreen fabrics are available in many different weave patterns and colours, made into one way roller blinds or vertical blinds, with either manual or The overwhelmingly popular choice is 3M Night Vision 25 because it is subtle and has no reflective finish internally. However, if the glazing is modern double or triple glazing then it needs to be toughened glass. If the room is a dual aspect then consider 3M Night Vision 15 due to the extra lighting within the room. Therefore, we are likely to ask you about the type of glazing and kitemarks in the corners of the panes.

Solar film roller blinds are the best option for reflecting sunlight or more specifically rejecting the sun’s glare, heat and UV radiation. In addition to being heat-reflecting blinds which control building temperature during hot summer months, solar film blinds also retain the heat in winter months. The ability to insulate against outside conditions, therefore, regulating room temperature can also help reduce heating and cooling bills. Window films absorb heat. Some films absorb more heat than others, which increases the thermal stress on the glass. We calculate the thermal stress to ensure that the recommended film stays below the break strengths of the glazing.Our Neutral 20 Window Film is a classic reflective neutral grey Daylight Hours One Way Window Film that offers a superior glare reduction to improve any environment. Silver 20 Our range of Daylight Hours One Way Window Films can also be classed as Solar Control Window Films as they help to control solar heat gain, glare and UV light transmission, reducing the need for heavy-duty air conditioning systems. Solar Window Films also protect furniture, carpets and rugs from UV Light , minimising fading effects. Note that external films are unlikely to cause thermal stress on the glazing so there is always a way.