Homeowners looking to shut out the bright light of summer evenings and early mornings have a stylish new option open to them this year with the recently launched Uni-Blinds ® pleated blackout integral blind .

Perfect for windows and doors in rooms such as bedrooms , cinema rooms and children ’ s nurseries , the high performance pleated blackout integral blind system from Morley Glass is attracting strong interest among homeowners and installers given its ability to transform a room .

For those customers planning ahead for spring and summer home improvement projects , this new integrated blind option provides an effective solution for rooms affected by unwanted daylight . Its ‘ darkness on demand ’ capability is provided through a design that prevents light bleed around the edges , as well as

along the cords – a common area for light to leak through .

With eight colours available and a choice of control systems including a cordless magnetic slider , the Uni-Blind pleated blackout system provides a

shading and privacy solution to suit every taste . They can be used in all types of windows and doors , subject to maximum and minimum sizes , and every unit is manufactured to the highest quality standards using only the

globally renowned ScreenLine ® integral systems from Italian company Pellini .

Like all Uni-Blinds , the pleated blackout is made to order by Morley Glass at its state of the art factory in Leeds and delivered nationwide to customers in as little as 10 days .

Ian Short , MD of Morley Glass said : “ We know through feedback from our installers that many homeowners say they would benefit from a blackout blind in specific rooms to suit their lifestyle . For example , those who work shifts and have to sleep during the day , or parents with young children – they can create a better sleeping environment with a blackout blind .

“ That ’ s why we developed the Uni-Blinds pleated blackout integral blind with Pellini to extend our range . It means that homeowners who want to complete their new windows or doors with

integrated blinds – or upgrade their existing windows – do not need to compromise to make their internal spaces perfect .”

The Uni-Blinds pleated blackout is suitable for a range of double glazed unit thicknesses , including an a 20mm cavity exclusively from Morley Glass . Each unit also benefits from a bespoke warm edge spacer bar to guarantee excellent thermal performance .

Ian added : “ For any installer looking to expand what they offer to homeowners and gain a competitive edge , as our pleated blackout demonstrates , Uni-Blinds is a superb product range to consider . All our integral blinds units are easy to fit , and we provide unrivalled nationwide support to help our customers deliver the right installation every time .”

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Following a thorough development and testing programme , the newest member of the Kubu Smart Security family is ready to launch , with the first Avantis ‘ Works with Kubu ®’ FMT window locks now in stock , together with a brand-new website allowing consumers to purchase their allnew window sensors coming in a matter of weeks .

Kubu smart-sensor technology , and the platform that it runs on has been proven and perfected over several successful years in consumers ’ homes across the UK . The launch of the window sensor sees the introduction of the most advanced smart security sensor yet in the fenestration industry .

It is completely concealed within the frame , and is able to report a multitude of statuses , from ‘ Fully Secure ’ to ‘ Open Wide ’. It

even knows when the window is in ‘ Secure Night Vent ’ mode .

The Kubu Window Sensor uses their own floating-sensor technology , which allows the sensor to move with the window over time , helping the sensor to overcome such issues as sash-drop . This means it will always provide accurate status reports without the need for repeated setup or calibration .

As a smart home platform , Kubu provides both security and lifestyle benefits , including their ‘ SureSecure ’ location alerts , full smart-home integration , family sharing , under-attack , weather , and air-quality notifications .

Kubu continues to pioneer the smart window and door market through the launch of their ‘ Works with Kubu ®’ programme , with certification being provided to manufacturing partners ,

Pro Installers and other strategic partners that will continue to be announced in the run up to the FIT Show – stand Q31 .

Consumer recognition of ‘ Works with …’ is already high and is used by the likes of Alexa , Apple and Google to provide a simple way to identify that a product is compatible with other smart devices and services . Kubu has been developed

to seamlessly integrate with these smart home platforms and many more to provide consumers with added features and benefits .

Ryan Bromley , co-founder of Kubu points out . He said : “ This year ’ s FIT Show is huge for the industry as we continue our march into the smart home market . Not only do we have a whole host of new developments in

our Smart tech , but we now also have a comprehensive range of Avantis multi-point locks for both windows and doors that all ‘ Work with Kubu ’.

He added : “ We are developing additional products with other hardware manufacturers too . All this means our customers can now offer consumers Smart Security Technology throughout their homes . There ’ s no longer any need for fabricators and installers to wait . We ’ re smarter than ever , and we ’ re ready now , that ’ s why we are urging everyone in the industry to “ Be Smart , Work with Kubu .”

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