- How do skylight blinds work to retain heat?
- Do skylight blinds block harmful UV rays?
- Do skylight blinds give you ultimate light control allowing me to make a comfortable space?
- Can skylight blinds really help me save money on my energy bills?
- How important is it for a perfect fit for a skylight blinds installation?
At Curtain Call we definitely believe Skylight blinds are a really efficient way of keeping heat in your home as they can help regulate temperature by blocking heat in summer and retaining warmth in winter. Blackout skylight blinds create an insulating layer between the skylight and the interior space, this layer prevents warm air from escaping, as simple as it sounds the heat will rise and escape via the skylight , the blackout skylight blinds create a barrier in order for the heat to not be able to escape.
How do skylight blinds work to retain heat?
Skylight blinds simply work as a barrier against heat, the way the heat is retained is done via stopping convection. The warm air is lighter than cold air so it naturally rises , the heat is generated in multiple ways, this being your central heating , fireplace or even your own body heat. You can put this into perspective of a chimney for say the warm air is naturally flowing upwards and out of your home. The skylight blinds act as a barrier that completely blocks the exit of the heat, it prevents the warm air from reaching the cold glass which will reduce the amount of heat loss forcing the warm air to stay within your home.
Secondly is what we call the insulating air gap , this is just as important – once the blind is closed it will not only block the air flow yet it creates a sealed pocket of air between the blind and the skylight glass , in the winter time for example where the air outside is cold , the trapped air acts as a thermal cushion. It will prevent the cold temperature of the glass caused by the cold air outside from transferring into the room , alongside stopping the warm air from your home from reaching the glass and losing the heat to the outside.
Do skylight blinds block harmful UV rays?
Skylight blinds do in fact block harmful UV rays , but why is this important? UV rays are a form of solar radiation that can be highly damaging to things namely being furniture , carpets and flooring . Skylight blinds act as a shield against the heat from reaching your furniture , flooring and carpets . This keeps colours from fading and the material from deteriorating over time. Skylight blinds will completely block the UV from entering your house and the sunlight being able to beam down onto your furniture.
Do skylight blinds give you ultimate light control allowing me to make a comfortable space?
Skylight blinds give you great control over light entering or not entering your home, for example when you want a room to feel open and alive , a skylight blind can be retracted to allow maximum light , or on the other hand for when you’re after a more relaxing or cozy home a blackout blind can be closed completely to transform the room into a darker comfortable atmosphere.
Can skylight blinds really help me save money on my energy bills?
Skylight blinds can absolutely save you money on your energy bills , the money you pay to generate heat in your house whether via central heating or another system becomes very expensive in the winter or air conditioning in the summer. Our skylight blinds here at curtain call are designed to create a barrier keeping warm air inside, this meaning not having to spend as much money on your heating system as the warm air is trapped instead of flowing upwards and out of the house.
How important is it for a perfect fit for a skylight blinds installation?
Here at curtain call we make sure all of our blinds are perfectly fitted , but why is it extremely important? When it comes to Skylight blinds ability to retain heat, a perfect fit is a must. Its the difference between a blind that provides insulation and one that doesn’t. Our blinds are custom – made to fit the exact dimensions of your skylight to create a completely sealed barrier, maximising the insulating air gaps.