Clearview South November 2013 - Issue 144 | Page 60

CLEARVIEW EXCLUSIVE

glass&sealedunits

INTEGRAL VENETIAN
BLINDS – SOLUTIONS!
There is a definite interest in integrated venetian
blinds in preference to external blinds, particularly
for conservatories and bi-folding doors.
Whether it’s the opportunity
to show-off with a new
sophisticated and stylish
innovation, or the obvious
advantages of blinds contained
within the sealed unit in an
Argon environment, integrated
blinds are winners all round
providing a solution to
traditional problems with blinds.
They don’t get damp, dusty or
dirty and they can’t be abused by
little hands or paws. Here, Phil
Grimes, Sales Manager for Corby
based SunShade Integrated Blind
Systems, tells Clearview about
the benefits for installers and
homeowners alike…
“There are many advantages to
integrated venetian blinds that
might not be obvious on first-look.
They can offer:
• A stylish and safe blind solution
• An improvement in acoustics
• Additional privacy due to the
edge-to-edge slats
• An improvement in energy
ratings through a reduction in
heat and solar glare
• A blind that is totally sealed
within double glazed unit
without compromising the
integrity of the hermetic seal thus
oblivious to dust, moisture and
abuse
• No looped cords to get tangles,
dirty or fall off the unit. Cords
also have the disadvantage of
presenting a possible safety risk
for children or pets.
• A magnetic drive system that
is easy to operate and gives
longevity and safety over the cord
operated systems. The magnets
retain their magnetic properties,
are hygienic and are simple and
quick to operate.
• Suitability for residential,

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commercial, educational and
medical environm ents
As blinds are delivered in the
format of a standard 28mm sealed
units they are ideal as replacement
sealed units. All that is needed is
to remove the beading from the
window concerned, replace the
sealed unit with the blind unit and
rebead. Job Done!
For the installer, integrated
venetian blinds are an ideal
opportunity to add value to a
conservatory and all types of doors,
especially bi-folding doors. Blinds
are quoted based on glass size, so
window installers can quote a job
for replacement units with blinds
without even going back to site.
Both Venetian and Pleated
Blinds are supplied in a range of
colours, which are different for
each type of blind, ensuring that
there are blinds suited to almost
every type of environment.
The most popular blinds
supplied are with magnetic
controls. However mains or solar
powered motorised blinds can also
be supplied operated by remote
control.
All blinds are bespoke made
with sizes ranging from minima
of 300mm square to maxima of
1500mm wide and 2500mm
high.”
Author – Phil Grimes
Phil is the Sales Manager
for Corby based SunShade
Integrated Blind Systems, which
specialises in the nationwide
supply of all types of integrate
venetian blinds. For more
information Phil can be
contacted on 01536 268419 or
07917 715123.

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