If you are looking for a modern shading solution for your home’s windows or doors, you may have considered integral blinds installation. But a common question is, what's the cost of integral blinds?
Quick overview of integral blinds: These are blinds built into the middle of the two panes of glass of double glazed windows and doors. As well as being a convenient way to have control over how much privacy you have and natural light, they are energy efficient, safe to have in a household with children and/or pets, easy to clean and maintain and look great. Find out in more detail in our ultimate guide - what are integral blinds?
In the following post, we are going to discuss how much integral blinds cost and what determines prices.
How Much Does Double Glazing with Integral Blinds Cost?
It would be difficult to provide you with an exact answer to the above question because there are a lot of variables that prices of integral blinds depends on.
This includes:
- The number of blinds you need
- The type of integral blinds you want
- The colour of those integral blinds
- The difficulty of the work
- The opening system for the door or window
- The number of opening vents you need.
The price can also vary depending on whether you are looking to have an integral blind retrofitted or buying a completely new integral blind window or door.
The estimated price range for integral blinds is anything from £1,200 and £7,000. This price includes supplying and installation of your integral blinds.
Generally, windows being fitted with integral blinds will cost less than doors. However, it will again depend on the specifics of your requirements.
At Affordable Windows, we are happy to give you a free quote:
Are Integral Blinds Energy Efficient and How Much Can You Save?
Yes, you can. They have been cited as a simpler and more cost-effective method of reducing your utility bills.
According to studies conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University, the use of double glazing windows with shutters improved heat loss from that window by a huge 62% and the U-Value significantly dropped.
This does require a small measure of effort by you, the homeowner, too, though.
It's only when integral blinds are used properly that they can reduce bills and make your home more energy-efficient.
For instance, during winter, the advice is that integral blinds should be open in the morning to help ensure they harvest as much solar energy as possible.
Once the sun sets, they should then be closed to store as much of the heat taken into the home during the day as possible and to avoid any escaping.
The effectiveness of integral blinds can be enhanced further by the use of automated fixtures with sensors that open and close the blinds at just the right times.
How Much Do Integral Blinds in Patio Doors Cost?
Similarly to the fact that we would not be able to provide you with an upfront price for double glazing integral blinds in general, we cannot provide you with an accurate quote without any additional information.
There are far too many variables involved in costs, such as:
- How many blinds do you need throughout your property?
- The kind of integral blinds you are interested in
- The colour of the blinds
- How difficult the work is involved in installing them?
- The type of opening you want for the door
- The styles and types of door you want (French, glass sliding door, bi fold doors etc)
- The number of opening vents you want to include
Another determining factor on the cost of doors with integral blinds is whether you are looking to invest in brand-new doors with integral blinds already in place or are interested in having the integral blinds retrofit onto existing doors.
As a very rough estimate, though, you can expect to pay anything from £1.200 and £7,000.
Are Blinds in Patio Doors Worth It?
When it comes to deciding whether integral blinds in patio doors specifically are worth it, you need to weigh up the points we have outlined above.
You also need to consider many of the clear pros and cons of integral blinds in patio doors.
Some of the pros of patio doors with integral blinds include:
Attractive and Stylish Appearance
Whatever style you go for in the end, opting for integral blinds will provide your patio doors with a very sharp, clean, and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
They never come into contact with members of your family or damaging weather conditions, which means they will continue to look great for many years and possibly decades after they are installed.
Excellent Privacy and Light Control
The fact they are installed between two toughened glass panels doesn’t mean you have no control over the integral blinds.
On the contrary, you can have even more effective and efficient control over the amount of privacy and light you have coming into your property.
Integral blinds in bifold doors
They Do Not Make a Lot of Noise or Damage when Being Opened and Closed
Without a doubt, one of the most annoying things about traditional blinds, shutters and other window treatments is the fact that they move and swing around a lot, whether it’s because of draughts or members of your house.
With integral blinds you don’t have this problem, so not only are they safer from accidental damage, but they are also less noisy.
They are operated conveniently by a lever on the side of the windows or doors or by remote control.
Easier to Maintain
Cleaning traditional window treatments like blinds, curtains, nets or even shutters, can be quite a laborious and time-consuming task. With integral blinds, there is no need to worry about this.
The only maintenance and cleaning you need to do are with the doors and double glazing themselves, as the integral blinds are safely installed between the glass panes.
Some of the cons that are worth considering include:
- The fact that if your integral blinds break or get damaged or you want to use a different type of window treatment, you will need to replace the whole door
- Although they are energy-efficient and can help reduce your energy bills, many experts believe they are not actually any more energy-efficient than standard double glazed patio doors.
Summary
So, now you know the price, or at least what is involved in determining the price of double glazed windows and doors with an integral blind installation, you should be able to decide whether it is right for you or not.
We are seeing integral blinds becoming a more and more popular option for home improvement among our customers. Many of whom find the benefits far outweigh the cons.
Still not sure and need more advice?
Our friendly team of experts are more than happy to give you no-pressure advice over the phone on 08081688563 or we can provide you with a no-obligation free quote if you live in the Hertfordshire area or some parts of Essex. Get in touch today!
