What are integral blinds, and how do they work?

Integral blinds are blinds integrated between two panes of glass in windows and doors. They provide shade and privacy by controlling the angle of slats without the need for external cleaning or maintenance.

What features make integral blinds suitable for contemporary homes and businesses in Gloucestershire?

Integral blinds offer a sleek and modern finish, fit various frame types (aluminium and uPVC), and can be tailored to window or door sizes ranging from 300mm to 2600mm wide.

Are there different control options for integral blinds?

Yes, you can choose from manual, motorised, and solar-powered control options. Manual options include wand operation or cordless sliders, while motorised blinds have discreet controls and remote options.

How energy-efficient are integral blinds?

Integral blinds can keep out up to 70% of heat in summer (solar reflection), block up to 78% of sunlight (light reflection), and absorb up to 88% of the sun's heat (solar absorption). This can contribute to energy efficiency in your home.

Are there different styles and colours available for integral blinds?

Yes, depending on the integral blind system, you can choose from Venetian blinds with 10 colour options, pleated blinds with 16 colour options, and exclusive Vanity Fabrics with 16 striking colour choices, allowing you to tailor the blinds to your taste and decor.

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Integral blinds for Cheltenham & Gloucestershire

Name: Integral blinds for Cheltenham & Gloucestershire
Brand: Albany Windows
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Introducing Integral Blinds – Windows and doors with built in blinds

Specifically designed to make the day to day life of homeowners just that little bit easier, our range of integral blinds do exactly what they say on the tin – offering essential shade and privacy that involves no maintenance whatsoever, thanks to an innovative blind system integrated between two panes of quality glazing.

Effectively controlling light, heat, and privacy, integral blinds from Albany provide a variety of smart features, including:

- A sleek and modern finish for contemporary Gloucestershire homes & businesses
- Suitable for all types of frames (aluminium and uPVC)
- Can enhance any window or door size from 300mm to 2600mm wide
- Beautiful Italian design, tailored to your home
- Tilted control operation for varying heat and light levels
- Less time cleaning, more time to enjoy your home
- Keeps out up to 70% of heat in summer (solar reflection)
- Keeps out up to 78% of sunlight (light reflection)
- Absorbs up to 88% of the sun’s heat (solar absorption)
- Motorised, solar powered and manual options
- Child & pet friendly
- 100% hygienic

6 integral blind systems to choose from

Featuring efficient warm edge spacer bars as standard, we offer the following integrated blind systems, courtesy of industry leaders Morely Glass & Glazing:

Manual integral blind systems

C SYSTEM – Manual Control Integral Blinds
- Patented magnetic, manual system
- Venetian style blinds
- For 20mm – 22mm cavity insulating glass units
- Optional 'wand' operation

SV SYSTEM – Cordless Slider Integral Blinds
- Patented magnetic, manual system
- No visible cords
- Venetian style blinds
- For 20mm cavity insulating glass units
- External magnetic slider with Sanitized® patented antibacterial finish

Motorised integral blind systems

W SYSTEM – Solar Control Integral Blinds
- Battery operated, motorised blind system
- Venetian or pleated style blinds
- For 20mm, 22mm and 27mm cavity insulating glass units
- Discreet slide button control
- Radio remote control supplied as standard
- Batteries recharged by micro-USB connector

MB SYSTEM – Motorised Brushless Integral Blinds
- Electric brushless motorised blind system
- Raise/lower several blinds at the same time
- Venetian or pleated style blinds
- Accurate tilting of slats
- Home automation system integration

Specialist integral blind systems

S SYSTEM – Slider Integral Blinds
- Central magnetic device
- Can be adjusted at any inclination & raised in all directions
- Ideal for attics, dormers and skylights
- 14mm pleated style blinds
- For 20mm cavity
- Verosol pleated blind fabric reduces solar heat gain & improves efficiency
- Possibility of two blinds installed within one unit

SL16 SYSTEM – Slim Fit Integral Blinds
- First slimline integrated blind system
- Slider controlled or cord operation
- Ideal for composite doors & sliding sash windows
- 10mm Venetian style blinds
- For 16mm cavity

A range of intriguing styles and colours

Depending on the integral blind system, choose from 3 high quality styles:

Venetian blinds
- Horizontal slat design
- 10 striking colour options, including popular Anthracite Grey
- Tailored to double glazed units

Pleated blinds
- Textured woven pleated design
- 16 striking colour options
- Tailored to double & triple glazed units

Exclusive Vanity Fabrics
- 16 striking colour options

Integral blinds FAQ

Can integral blinds only be fitted into specific window and door styles?

Our integral blinds can enhance any window or door size from 300mm to 2600mm wide. Easy to install, they are a firm favourite as practical shade solutions for sliding patio doors, French doors and bifold doors, remaining safe and sound inside the unit and never interfering with the opening mechanism.

Can you add integral blinds into existing windows and doors?

It is possible to retrofit integral blinds into existing windows and doors. At Albany Windows, we solely supply new replacement units with innovative integral blinds already encapsulated. However, we can put you in touch with local services who may be able to help further.

Can you repair integral blinds?

In the highly unlikely event that your integrated blind needs repairing, all our integral blind units carry a 5-year guarantee and a 2-year guarantee on the integral blind components.

Next generation advanced glass and shading solutions

Save money and add value to your home by adding a contemporary new twist to your replacement windows and doors with innovative Integral Blinds installed by Albany Windows.

To get a quote or discuss these fantastic ‘fit and forget’ shade solutions further, get in touch via our simple online form or call us on 01242 511384 .

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Established in 1999, Albany is a trusted local double glazing company with more than 20 years' experience improving homes across Gloucestershire. We offer quality glazing at great value with a very high standard of workmanship, and we pride ourselves on having lots of happy customers.