INTERNAL BLINDS
When it comes to deciding which how to dress your windows and doors to provide the shading and privacy you need, the stand-out solution could be Uni-Blinds ‘between the glass’ blinds.
If you are not familiar with this type of blind, the concept is really clever. The blinds are enclosed within the double glazed units that are fitted into PVC-U, aluminium and timber window and door frames, and the UK’s leading brand is Uni-Blinds.
Being sealed inside the glass means the blind control system, of which there are several options to choose from including a slider or a cord/winder, is the only thing mounted on the face of the glass or frame.
As a result, windows and doors with Uni-Blinds built in blinds always look sleek, clean, uncluttered and ultra-modern. And the blind itself never needs cleaning because it is sealed permanently between the panes of glass. This space would ordinarily be filled with argon gas to help reduce heat loss through the window, so why not make better use of that space for a blind instead?
Blinds for bifold doors
One of the best uses for built in window blinds is for bi fold doors. This type of door has boomed in recent years, rivalling sliding (patio) doors and French doors as a viable option where your home has scope for views and access to a garden, patio or decking.
So why is the built in option the right one when it comes to bi fold door blinds? Practicality in short!
Consider the way that bifold doors operate – they are usually made up of three of four individual doors which are designed to fold together flat as the open. If you mount a blind on to each of the doors, it will get in the way of the doors being able to stack. So, you will never get the result you are expecting.
You might think an alternative is to hang blinds from the reveal or wall above the bifolds. That would certainly prevent the issue of the doors not being able to stack when opened, but visually it will only ever look cluttered and be quite impractical.
