Conservatories & Extensions
Integral blinds provide a practical , stylish upgrade for garden rooms
Incorporating Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds into the windows and doors of garden rooms is an easy way to provide the all-important shading and privacy required in these stand-alone buildings in a sleek , stylish and low maintenance way .
Garden rooms have become a popular choice amongst homeowners with sufficient outdoor space who want to extend their living and working accommodation without the hassle of undertaking a full scale building extension project . Whilst the garden room concept had been gaining traction since the early-2010s , the pandemic boosted sales hugely as more people were forced to work , learn and exercise at home , and these buildings provided a quick and easy way to add space .
One of the most attractive aspects of adding a garden room is the fact that many suppliers offer standard , ‘ off the shelf ’ designs and sizes with a set specification . In the case of many garden room manufacturers , all buyers need to do is choose the garden room model that best suits their needs and the supply and installation process can begin .
However , like any new extension , garden rooms will still require tailoring when they are ready to use , and this is often when the question of window and door shading first arises . Whilst some garden room manufacturers will offer integral blinds as an additional extra , many will not , which means the home gym , home office , hobby room , yoga studio or granny annexe will need blinds or curtains to make it fit for purpose .
The good news is that Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds from Morley Glass can be easily retrofitted into garden room windows and doors . Whether the room is used as a space for work , leisure , or relaxation , replacing the standard IGUs ( insulating glass units ) with Uni-Blinds ® can transform its comfort and useability by providing an easy way to control the amount of light entering the building .
These integral blind units are suitable for the PVC-U , aluminium and timber frames used in the vast majority of garden rooms given that they are manufactured in the standard IGU thicknesses of 28mm and 24mm . All five of the manual and motorised Uni-Blinds ® control systems are compatible with garden rooms , and a choice of glass types is available to help maintain a warm , stable internal environment in winter whilst reducing the risk of overheating in summer . Ian Short , MD of Morley Glass said : “ Garden rooms offer great versatility for homeowners who have the available outdoor space , which
is demonstrated by the huge variation in what people use them for . But like every room in the house , it is important to ensure a garden room offers the right level of privacy as and when it ’ s needed , as well as being protected from the effects of strong sunshine .
“ Uni-Blinds ® are a great solution because they are encapsulated within the double glazed unit . This results in a sleek appearance and they don ’ t add clutter inside a garden room where space is often fairly restricted . They provide a contemporary look too with modern appeal versus more traditional curtains and blinds – and they require virtually no cleaning or maintenance during their lifetime .”
All Uni-Blinds ® are manufactured by Morley Glass at its HQ and production facility near Leeds using ScreenLine ® integral blind systems – the world ’ s leading brand in this sector . Customers can choose from a variety of colours in both Venetian and pleated integral blind styles and the units are suitable for all types of windows and doors , including French doors , bi-fold doors and standard casement windows .
Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds are also supplied in the industry ’ s fastest turnaround , enabling window installers to offer garden room owners the opportunity for a quick transformation . Installers can receive their Uni-Blinds ® in as little as 10 working days when ordered by 10am on Thursdays , with the added bonus of complimentary delivery .
www . morleyglass . co . uk
Photos courtesy of Bucks Garden Rooms
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