We often think of blinds and shutters as something designed to keep out the sun, and awnings as a way to ensure we are in the shade when the sun is beating down.
Well, certainly they are ideal for these purposes, but don’t underestimate their versatile functionality when the seasons change. Let’s take a look at why blinds, shutters and awnings are great for winter too…
Blinds and shutters are great in winter for…
Energy efficiency – By installing insulating window blinds on windows, you can improve the energy efficiency of your home, office, or any other building. The blinds and shutters add an extra layer of insulation keeping the heat in during winter, thereby saving you money on energy bills.
Condensation control – During winter, condensation can become a problem on windows, leading to potential issues such as mold and mildew. Using window blinds and shutters to insulate your windows can play a role in reducing condensation by providing an insulating barrier between the cold window surface and the blind or shutter.
Light reflection – Winter sunlight coming into a room can be irritating due to a shift in its angle in winter. Blinds are designed to open both up and down enabling light at any angle to be successfully deflected giving you better choices in Winter than curtains.
Improved sleep quality – Thermal blinds can block out light and provide insulation against temperature fluctuations, thereby enhancing your sleep environment, which is crucial for good health. The additional layer of insulation can also provide a consistent room temperature, essential for getting and maintaining better quality sleep.
Security – In a country where load-shedding, which is more common in Winter, can throw us into darkness for hours, security at this time of year is more important than ever. Sturdy shutters, highly effective and so much more attractive than security doors and burglar bars, will do the trick and keep intruders out.
Aesthetics – No matter what the time of year, blinds and shutters add an element of class to any home or office. We had to just add that for the Interior Designers amongst us!
Simply to relax! – We now also have a full range of automatic, remote-controlled roller blinds available and these are proving to be extremely popular – so this winter you don’t even have to move out of your armchair by the fire!
Awnings – Also an awesome winter choice!
We tend to think of awnings as something to be used for shade-only but remember that good quality sturdy awnings can extend your patio and provide shelter from our winter rains too.
In the Cape we mostly have very light rain and can still enjoy the outdoors if we have the covering of lovely awnings, which can just as quickly be retracted when we get a little sunshine or feel the rain might be too heavy.
Consult the experts
For the last 25 years, Libra Flooring in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, has been known as a premier supplier of all manner of flooring, both as suppliers and expert installers. Since our joining together with Top Carpets and Floors, however, we have also supplied several other home improvement commodities including blinds, shutters and awnings.
So popular have these been, that we have now assigned a dedicated salesperson, who is knowledgeable and experienced with all matters relating to them. You can find out more on our website, or pop into our showroom to view our full range – or talk to us about blinds, shutters and awnings – or any of the many other products we supply and install, customised to your specific requirements.
Stay warm – and stay stylish this winter!