Doors & Windows
TAKE CONTROL OF LIGHT AND SHADE AS THE UK GETS SUNNIER
Morley Glass MD , Ian Short , highlights why homeowners may well be finding that they need easy to use year-round shading for their windows and doors as the UK gradually becomes a sunnier place .
The unseasonably warm and sunny start to September for most of us served as an important reminder that the UK ’ s weather can never really be predicted . Intense , bright sunshine is not only a summertime phenomenon – it is something we can experience all year-round .
In fact , when we look at the stats for recent years , the sunniest months in the UK are not always what you ’ d expect . For example , in 2021 it was April that saw the most sunshine at an average of 7.6 hours per day . In March 2022 , there was more sunshine than in May of the previous year , and – incredible as it may seem – did you know that February 2019 was as sunny as June 2016 ?
Another important trend that ’ s emerging is that the UK is actually getting sunnier . According to the Met Office , data for the most recent period ( 2013 – 2022 ) was the sunniest on record – an average of 3 % more hours of bright sunshine than between 1991 – 2020 , and 9 % more than 1961-1990 .
SUNNIER WEATHER – WHAT ’ S NOT TO LIKE ?
What does all this mean for our homes , schools and workplaces ? First and foremost it means that we need to ensure we have a quick and easy way to control excessive sunlight throughout the year – not just cope with it during a few weeks in the summer . And there is no better way to do this than by installing Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds from Morley Glass in the windows , doors and rooflights that are most likely to be affected . Whilst the news that Britain may be getting sunnier is great news for sun-worshippers , it is not so good when you ’ ve got to work , study and sleep . But it is easy to take control of the amount of light coming into your property with any of the five different control systems available for our Uni-Blinds ®.
These integral blind units – blinds that sit between the panes of glass in a sealed unit – are suitable for all types of windows and doors made with PVCu , aluminium and timber frames , including vertically sliding sash windows , bi-fold doors and even rooflights . They are all made to order and can be used in brand new windows or to retrofit existing windows or doors .
CHOICE OF MANUAL OR MOTORISED INTEGRAL BLIND CONTROLS
Our manually controlled integral blind options give customers the choice of a traditional corded control system – the C System – or our number one selling system which is operated using a magnetic slider mounted to the glass , the SV System . Another similar system just for pleated and pleated blackout blinds is our S System . All these integral blinds are not only simple to use , but also look supersleek , with the added benefit of being very easy for any competent window installer to fit .
For those who are looking for a motorised integral blind option , we offer the MB System and W Smart . The MB System uses a brushless motor to provide long term smooth operation controlled by remote control , wall mounted controls or your smartphone . W Smart offers easy installation because it is powered by a rechargeable battery charged by a tiny externally mounted solar panel – this eliminates the need for an electrician . With both these systems , you can raise , lower or tilt the blinds at the touch of a button – what could be easier than that ?
UK-MADE WITH ITALIAN FLAIR
All Uni-Blinds ® integral blind units are UK-manufactured to the highest standards exclusively using ScreenLine ® systems from Italian company Pellini S . p . A ., the pioneer of these types of blinds and the world ’ s market leader . This means our customers get the peace of mind that their integral blinds will stand the test of time , operating smoothly for many years to come .
And our blinds can complement any décor scheme with numerous colour options . You can choose from 14 Venetian blind colours , including contemporary colours like Agate Grey , black and anthracite , 11 different coloured fabrics for our pleated blinds and eight pleated blackout colours .
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32 OCTOBER 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM