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The SL16 is becoming an increasingly popular product in Morley Glass’ s Uni-Blinds ® range of bespoke integral blinds, which are all manufactured using world-class ScreenLine ® systems, given its suitability for retrofit projects. This is primarily due to its Venetian blind slats being 2mm narrower than the slats used in standard ScreenLine ® systems, which means the SL16 can be used to create IGUs with an overall thickness of 24mm in a 4-16-4mm configuration.
IGUs with a 24mm width are commonly found in older windows and doors which may still
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be in excellent condition and not yet ready for replacement, but their frames may never originally have been designed to accommodate the standard 28mm IGUs typically installed nowadays to comply with current Building Regulations.
The first of the six new SL16 colours – Agate Grey( S120) – debuted at the 2025 FIT Show, attracting strong interest given how this light shade of grey, characterised by its subtle green undertone, is growing in popularity for windows and doors more generally.
Agate Grey is joined by a choice of contemporary colours
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– Beige( S125), which offers a soft tone that works well with many neutral décor schemes, plus chic Grey( S155), Metallic silver( S156), the ever-popular Anthracite( S159) and, for homeowners seeking to make a bold statement, Black( B160). The three original SL16 colour options complete the range – White( S102), Cream( S149) and Silver( S157).
In addition to the retrofit market potential, SL16 continues to be an ideal option for vertically sliding sash( VS) windows, and it can be used for 28mm IGUs where a higher security performance is sought.
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Ian Short, Managing Director of Morley Glass, said:“ For many homeowners who want to upgrade their existing windows and doors with integral blinds, they will only be able to retrofit using a 24mm IGU. So, SL16 makes replacing the IGU with an integral blind without having to replace the frame totally feasible.
“ Secondly, the SL16 fits inside the cavity of a 28mm IGU with an enhanced security specification that complies with the requirements
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of Secured by Design and Part Q. Such IGUs feature a pane of 6.8mm, P1A laminated glass, which is compatible with SL16 when the 28mm unit is made to a 6.8-16-4mm configuration.”
SL16 integral blind units are made-to-order at its manufacturing facility near Leeds; available in as little as 10-12 working days when ordered by 10am on Thursdays – with complimentary delivery.
www. morleyglass. co. uk
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