“It’s the first line of defense”

Thermometers are beginning to plummet little by little at the start of the winter season. This circumstance forces us to use heating more and more, which inevitably causes our energy bill to skyrocket. In this context, we try to adjust the thermostat to guarantee our comfort but without having to pay a fortune.

However, There are simple elements and gestures that influence the thermal efficiency of a home. One that is essential are blinds, which not only serve to control the passage of light and provide privacy, but also They are an excellent thermal and acoustic insulator.

These properties make blinds a barrier against the cold now that winter is coming. Even more important is the way you use them. Because by lowering it, a sealed air chamber is created between the window glass and the outside, a kind of insulating mattress that prevents the heat from inside from escaping and the cold from penetrating the home. This translates into significant savings on the energy bill.

Nedgiaa leading company in the distribution of natural gas in Spain, belonging to the Naturgy Group, estimates that by lowering the blinds at night to prevent heat from escaping and with well-insulated windows you can save between 20% and 30% on heating.

“In winter, window glass is the coldest surface in a room and acts as a magnet for heat, cooling the environment and forcing heating systems to work constantly,” he explains. Javier Márquez Barneto, 24H Systems specialist, enclosure specialist company. “A quality thermal blind is the first line of defense. “It is a unique investment, much more affordable than changing all the windows, which offers an immediate return in comfort and, above all, in gas or electricity bills throughout the winter.”

“Many people invest thousands of euros in state-of-the-art heating systems, but they don’t realize that they are heating the street. Sealing heat leaks is the first step, and Blinds are the most effective and economical way to do this on windows“, advises Barneto.

For the most clueless, there is also a solution: “Motorization is a great ally in winter. You can program all the blinds in the house to go down automatically at six in the afternoonensuring that you don’t forget and maximizing energy savings without even realizing it.

What is the best blind?

Regarding which blinds are the most effective against heat, sources in the sector indicate 20 minutes that not all offer the same benefits and that The most effective ones can make a difference in the temperature and energy efficiency of your home.

Although PVC is the most used component in the installation of blinds in homes because they are the most economical, they are much less durable than those made of blinds. aluminum, the most advisable material in terms of thermal and acoustic insulationthanks to the filling of its slats with polyurethane insulating foam.

In this way, to ensure that you have a blind that adequately insulates from noise and also from the outside temperature, you should look mainly at the material and thickness of its slats.

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