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How do I keep my home cool in summer?
Air your house in the morning before the sun has stared heating everything up – opening windows to allow the natural wind to blow through your house is the best way to remove the warm air. Close your blinds – sounds simple but often blinds are opened in the daytime when the sun is at its strongest and causing the most solar heat gain through your windows. Keeping the blinds closed will help to reduce the heat build up. What blinds are best – any blind helps but white or lighter colour blinds will reflect more damaging UV from the sun. Some blinds are available with UV reflective backings which…
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Patio awnings the perfect addition to your outside space.
Summer here – time to think about your outside living space. Get a new #Markilux #awning fitted in time to enjoy when the sun comes out. Awnings available with integrated lighting so you can continue into the evening and drop valances for that bit extra privacy and sun protection. The German manufactured Markilux awnings have won many design awards and all their awnings come with a 5 year guarantee. At Brite Blinds we have many options available from the award winning Markilux awning range. Extend you living space into the garden. https://www.brightonpatioawnings.co.uk/awnings_markilux
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Shutters help save you energy 💡💡
‘Shutters help save you energy 💡💡. Shutters and blinds are a self-finance climate control system. Get in touch today to find out how they can save you money 💰 Call us on 01273722250 or contact us via our website at www.briteblinds.co.uk
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SHY ZIP rooflight blinds
SHY ZIP rooflight blinds Rooflight blinds can be designed and manufactured by SHY to fit virtually any size, shape, angle or age of window. Utilising a wide choice of blind fabrics, every level of shading, through to full dim-out can be achieved. SHY rooflight blinds are used in many commercial installations as well as high-end domestic situations. They are ideal when rooflights or skylights are used to provide much needed light but want to be able to control the amount of light and heat that could cause problems for the building and its occupants. When combined with SHY’s ZIP channel, the fabric is guided so it always retracts exactly square, every time so can…
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Markilux Pergola and 8800 conservatory awning
Brite Blinds Ltd recently fitted this Markilux pergola and 8800 conservatory awning. Markilux Pergola The markilux pergola features square posts to match the conservatory and a crank handle to one side to allow one side of the awning to be lowered so the awning can be used in the rain. The markilux pergola is an excellent choice when it comes to solar and wet weather protection. The awning system has slender posts and lateral guide tracks provides generous shading with an extension of up to 6 metres. The markilux pergola defies wind and weather up to Beaufort 6 (wind resistance class 3). You can make this awning your own with…
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How to get voice activation for motorised blinds?
How do you control your blinds with Alexa or Google Assistant? We now live in a world of voice activation and automated processes. Have you ever thought if your existing smart home hub such as Amazons Alexa or Google home device can control your motorised blinds? If you own a new generation of Amazons Echo or a Googles Assistant enabled device you can now control your blinds by simply buying an appropriate hub. If your blinds are Somfy powered you just need either a Somfy TaHoma or Connexoons hub. If your blinds use a cheaper motor such as the popular onetouch motors from Louvolite there is a hub available for…
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What type of patio awning is the best for me?
There are various types of awning available to the homeowner so which type is best for you? Read on and we will show you the various options and why you might want a particular style of awning for your home. Patio Awnings The cassette patio awning The full cassette patio awning is the most common style of patio awning in the UK. Full cassette awnings offer protection to the awnings fabric cover when the awning is retracted. This is important in the UK due to our changeable weather. When awning covers are left unprotected they can become damaged and dirty so the cassette awning should be the first choice when…
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The best patio awnings for small spaces
Patio awnings for small spaces Apart from its functional characteristics, a sun protection system should be above all pleasing to the eye and perfectly complement the style of house. With restrained colours, chrome and stainless steel fittings, a plethora of patterned and plain fabrics and an award-winning design, a markilux awning is elevated to the level of perfect solar protection system and chic accessory to adorn both garden and house. On top of that, optional extras cater for more comfort and more atmosphere.Whether it’s the cozy warmth of the markilux heater, additional protection thanks to the shadeplus function or prolonged evenings outside by virtue of the integrated lighting – markilux…
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Shaped motorised Duette blinds
These blinds are 24v motorised duette blinds. They can be the ideal option for apex and sloped windows. They feature Somfy 24v motors with Somfy receivers so can be controlled with either handsets or as with this job linked in to a home automation system such as Loxone or Control 4 with the addition of a Somfy RS485 transmitter. See more information on motorised duette blinds
