Windows and homes
Radiator under the window? How to choose and fit blinds around it
Blinds over radiators trap heat behind the fabric. The right drop, recess fitting, clearance, TRV access and whether blinds or curtains work better here.
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Windows and homes
How to fit roller blinds to the windows that raise the most questions: sash windows in period homes, dormers and loft windows, floor-to-ceiling glass and Juliet balconies, new-build windows with trickle vents and tilt-and-turn sashes, and windows above radiators. Practical advice on fitting, fixings and fabric for each one.
Windows and homes
Roller blinds for sash windows in period homes
Roller blinds for sash windows: recess or face fit, staff beads, working shutters, lower sash privacy, blackout, heat loss and permission in listed homes.
Windows and homes
Blinds for new-build homes: what to check before you order
Blinds for new-build homes: check trickle vents, handles, tilt-and-turn sashes, shallow reveals and fixings before you order, and when to book after handover.
Windows and homes
Blinds for dormer and awkward-shaped windows
Dormer window blinds explained: recess or face fit, shallow reveals, handles, sloping ceilings, side by side dormers and when you need a skylight blind instead.
Windows and homes
Blinds for floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies
Blinds for floor-to-ceiling windows: when to split the glass, ceiling or frame fixing, clearing Juliet balcony handles, the right fabric and when to motorise.