Are you losing money out your windows?

Did you know that uncovered windows can account for up to 30% of a home's total heat loss? By using insulating window coverings like our Duette Architella Shades, you can significantly enhance your energy savings.

Thermal Blinds - Insulating Window Coverings

One significant advantage of thermal window coverings is their capacity to help control the temperature of a room. By providing effective insulation, window coverings can decrease energy usage by minimising the need for air conditioning or heating to maintain a comfortable indoor climate.

Leading the way in innovative design, Luxaflex® Duette® Shades are crafted to combine elegance and energy efficiency. The distinctive honeycomb structure of these thermal blinds forms an insulating layer by capturing air within its unique pockets, ensuring your home stays warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and comfortable throughout the year.

The R-Values of Our Thermal Blinds Range

The "R-value" of a product measures its capacity to resist heat flow. In NZ, R-Values are used most commonly in the building industry to determine a material's ability to resist the transfer of heat. In winter, R-values indicate how effectively walls, roofs, and windows retain heat within a home. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. For instance, a fully-recessed, reveal-mounted Duette® Architella® Shade can boost the R-value of a 3mm single glazed window from 0.13 to 0.78, cutting heat transfer through the window by 65%.

To maximise thermal efficiency in your home, it's important to adjust your window treatments at the right times of the day. Motorised blinds and awnings with timers or sensors can be a convenient solution, automatically adjusting their position to optimise energy efficiency throughout the day.

The R-Values of Our Full Thermal Blind Range.

  • Bottom-Up

    Offers total flexibility, enabling the shades to be opened from the top, from the bottom, or positioned anywhere in between to achieve the ideal blend of light and privacy.

  • Top-Down

    With the Top-Down feature, the shade covers the lower section of the window while permitting light and a view from the top, making it an excellent choice for enhancing privacy.

  • Day-Night

    Featuring a central rail, this shade effectively divides two distinct fabrics, such as blackout and sheer materials. The rail offers the flexibility to be easily raised or lowered, allowing you to reveal the preferred section of either fabric.