Heat-insulating blinds: the energy saving you need

In times where temperatures rise it is important to stress the importance of protection with a structure that does not allow direct sunlight into the home.

This makes roller shutters indispensable because the structures are equipped with a special material that keeps out heat waves and any inclement weather outside. Interested? Read more about heat-insulating blinds at Sistemas24H.

Do all blinds serve to insulate against heat?

All blinds promise in the product description not only to be heat insulating, but also to be noise. However, the result is not the same in all cases.

The location of your home can influence the proper functioning of your roller shutter. Despite this, good blinds will still fulfil their function as insulators. So, we could say that yes, all roller shutters do fulfil this function, but depends on the quality of it.

Differences between a good and a bad blind

It is difficult to find a good blind, but with a lot of patience we assure you that you will find the one you are looking for. characteristics of the product well before purchasing it; This way you will be able to take into account the factors for making a good purchase.

The main part to check in the description of the shutter is the drawerThe insulating material inside the structure guarantees its representation in the tent. From now on you will know a little more about the qualities of the structures.

Another part is the slatsIf they are of good quality, they can be waterproof and highly resistant to the roughness of the air, the sun's rays and are the enemy of slipping. Finally, bear in mind the guides, as they play a key role in complementing the insulation of the other parts.

Thermal transmittance

You will be able to see it on the product packaging, and it is there where you will find out how good the blind is at keeping away and protect your home from the heat. This value has a particularity: the lower the value, the higher the insulation performance.

We recommend that your choice should have the number of this value below two.

Sound insulation

Not only do we protect ourselves from the heat, but we also protect ourselves from the noises annoying in the city. To be considered good, the decibel level must be above under 42. 

Air permeability

Air is also a factor that can be uncomfortable or annoying, blinds define their advantage to filter this element through "class", in this case, it should be class 4.

What material are the insulating blinds made of?

Take note! From this point on, we will give you important information so that you know what quality blinds that work as insulators are made of. In this case, the materials to be considered are aluminium, PVC and wood.

• Aluminium: we dare say that it is the material of highest quality to complement a good blind, despite its higher price. It is an excellent thermo-acoustic insulator and this is due to its content of polyurethane foam.
• Wood: Although they are aesthetically pleasing, their maintenance requirements are higher, so that the costs for this material are high.
• PVC: is the most widely used material because of its economic, as they are low priced and have polyurethane padding. Although the quality is not as good as aluminium, it is still a perfect option for tight budgets.

Do not rule out the idea of contacting a 24H Systems professional to advise youan experienced person will be able to guide you through the purchase of the shutter you are looking for; this way, you will also save time and money.

Other ways to insulate windows

Blinds are a good choice for insulating windows; however, there are other ways to remove noise, heat and air.

Sun protection film

It is a metal layer which is applied to the window in both perspectives, so that a rebound effect occurs and the sun's rays do not penetrate the area where this material is located.

And that's not all, it also protects against heat, excessive light and discolouration. Protects against UV rays and does not allow high temperatures to enter the areas where the sheets are located.

Terrace awnings

The different types of materials used in awnings include fibreglass awnings, which have a high percentage of protection against the sun's rays. (approx. 75-95%) made of high tenacity polyester fibre with a plastisol coating (70-97% success rate) and polyester threads with plastisol (75-97%).

There are different types of awnings with mechanisms manual or mechanicalWe also recommend it for insulation, but mostly from heat..