Uni Blinds allow you to control light and privacy

Interior design falls into two categories - sleek or chintzy. If you prefer modern, contemporary living, curtains - even if they are made of very plain fabric - are your worst nightmare.

Slatted blinds are practical. They have their own "dimmer-switch" that lets you control the amount of light peeping or pouring in through the glass doors of windows. The down-side to slatted blinds is the area that collects dust! Even with various gadgets available, they are not quick nor easy to keep clean. Except ...you can now order double glazed units that have slatted blinds sealed inside, where there is no dirt or dust!

Unfortunately, it isn't cheap to replace all your windows but the biggest area of glass in a home is usually the patio doors. In fact, bifolding-sliding doors can be installed in an opening as wide as 6 or 7 metres. Imagine having a whole wall of glass to let in the light but with the option of dimming it down when it gets too bright and, in the summer, being able to open the whole width of the wall so that home and garden becomes one massive living space!

Clean for life and maintenance-free:

Integral Blinds are permanently sealed within the double glazing cavity, a totally dust-free environment, therefore the blinds require no cleaning, are protected from damage and always look and work like new. Uni-Blinds provide greatly enhanced sunshading features compared with a separately fitted blind, they never flap around in a draught and they enhance the u-value of a sealed unit. Integrated blinds carry a longer guarantee than regular, externally fitted blinds.

Venetian and pleated blinds have been specifically designed for use in double glazed units, manufactured in accordance with high technical specifications and stringent production standards. The raising, lowering and tilting functions of slatted Venetian blinds within the glass cavity are achieved using a rotational magnetic transmission through the glass, guaranteeing the glazed units hermetic seal. Raising and lowering of integrated blinds is achieved with a continuous cord loop that drives the external magnet. The cord is held lightly under tension by a cord tensioner on the glass directly below the external magnet.

The external magnet can be fixed to the glass by double-sided high performance adhesive and gives perfect alignment with the internal magnet. Alternatively, the magnetic unit can remain unattached except when required, leaving an attractive, cord-free view through your bi-folding doors.

Style and Colour Options:

Integral blinds are available in two different styles and various colours. A choice, based upon end use and personal preference, can be made between the continuous pleated option in a plain colour or the venetian slatted blind in a choice of three colours as standard. The blinds are fully colour co-ordinated within the cavity and have white external controls. An electrically operated system with numerous options is also available.

The frames of powder-coated aluminium bifolding patio doors are slimmer than pvc or timber frames and are available in over 100 RAL colours as well as standard white. Popular frame colours include silver, sepia, green, blue and graphite. Aluminium frames are thermally broken so that they do not conduct temperatures between indoors and outdoors.

No UV degradation and Non-fogging components:

The components used in the production of Uni-Blinds for assembly inside the double glazed unit have been specially designed to avoid the release of substances that can jeopardise transparency of the glass (fogging effect) in compliance with BSEN 1279 regulation. External Institute Certification approval and laboratory testing of this feature controls the incoming quality of materials to ensure compliance with agreed standards. Quality control personnel follow the procedures in accordance with the internal control scheme (ISO 9000). Laboratory tests are performed to verify that the materials are compatible with their use in the double glazed unit.