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INTEGRAL BLIND SOLUTIONS FROM EXPRESS

Integral blinds are the perfect compliment to our range of bespoke bi-folding doors. Integral blinds are ideally suited to our slim framed aluminium windows also, offering a sleek & contemporary screening solution to our panoramic glazing products. We proudly use the market leading Uni-blinds range of integral blinds for our aluminium doors and windows as their contemporary design means that the operational components of the Uni-Blinds are in the head rail and do not require an unsightly additional frame which diminishes the viewable glass area.

In addition to controlling light and heat from outside, integral blinds installations are low-maintenance. As they are contained within the double glazing unit itself, the blinds require no cleaning, always appear new and are protected from damage, making them great for busy family homes.

When opened, Uni-Blinds also provide up to 20% greater light transmission compared with other brands on the market such as Push Block blinds. This light, contemporary feel is why we recommend Uni-Blinds in our bi-folding door installations, and makes them ideal for communal areas such as kitchens and conservatories.

UNI-BLINDS

Integral blinds are the ideal solution for bi-folding doors! Large amounts of glass need screening for privacy and to control light, and when combined with large clear openings this causes problems. Because they are contained within the window itself, they can be concealed discretely when not in use, and stay out of the way when the doors are opened.

Integral blinds are also perfect for rooms with a lot of moisture such as bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, which is why they’re so well suited to our door and window products.

Manually Operated electric blinds

The manually operated Uni-Blind is operated by an external cord. The operation itself is a patented magnetic system for manually raising and tilting venetian blinds incorporated within a double glazed unit.

The cord is held lightly under tension by a cord tensioner and fully complies with the British Blind and Shutter Association – ‘Make it safe’ campaign.

Another & potentially more popular manual option is the SV slider version, which contains a guide track down the right or left-hand side of the double glazed unit, a magnetic slider runs up and down the guide track allowing the slats to be raised and tilted. The blind is raised and lowered by moving the slider up or down and is tilted by slightly lifting or lowering the same slider. These cost-effective options are supplied with warm edge spacer bars as standard.

Manual Corded operation

The cord is discreet & positioned closed to the door or window frames

SV sliding blind operation

The slider runs vertically along the guide track down the side of the glass

REMORE CONTROL INTEGRAL BLINDS

SOLAR / BATTERY POWER

As people continue to look for environmentally friendly glazing solutions, solar powered Uni-Blinds continue to grow in popularity. These blinds are adjusted through a swipe controller or a remote, with the mechanism powered by an external solar panel. Should we have a cloudy spell, an internal battery will provide the system with power, which can be topped up with a mobile phone charger or next time the sun comes out.

The system can be fitted quickly and easily and is suitable to all types of window frames, even existing ones; no wires or electrical contacts are required. The installation procedure itself is simpler than our electrical systems, and can be carried out with or without an electrician, and can help reduce your home’s energy consumption.

 

FULLY ELECTRIC

Mains powered, motorised systems use a brushless motor coupled with a control unit, allowing the simultaneous operation of several blinds and the accurate tilting of the slats. The motor and the entire electronic blind management system are positioned within the head rail, on a specially designed slide that will reduce vibration, making the system almost silent.

Activated by means of either wall-mounted push buttons or remote control, electric Uniblind installations are seamlessly integrated into your home decor. Pre-wired and tested for a faster, hassle free installation, our bespoke control panel allows for elegant control over your interior blinds either manually or through the addition of smart home devices.

 

THE PERFECT COMBINATION

Our Uni-blinds are perfectly suited to compliment our Bi-folding doors and can be installed into any of our ranges. As all of our Bi-folding doors and Uniblind installations are bespoke, you will be getting a true one-of-a-kind look to transform your space. Our latest and slimmest bi-folding doors the XP View & XP88 can house manually operated integral blinds & solar powered remote control integral blinds.

Learn more about our integral blind options

With a broad range of colour and control options there’s plenty to consider when choosing integral blinds for your doors and windows. This video gives a little bit more information on some of the options available. Black out blinds are now available for our bi-folding doors, perfect for creating your own private space and ideal for cinema rooms & bedrooms benefitting from full height glazing. With such an extensive product range ourselves, we strongly recommend visiting our showrooms to see our products first-hand, this will allow you to choose the perfect products, to create the perfect space within your home.

See & operate integral blinds in all our showrooms

Our showrooms are the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for your upcoming project. All our showrooms contain various show houses and room sets that highlight the full potential of our products, which includes the various integral blind options for our bi-folding doors and aluminium windows. The various colour options for the integral blinds are displayed as well numerous examples to show off the various methods of operation from manual to remote control.

Our Leeds showroom is situated within our Head Office site where all our products are manufactured. Our two London showrooms are situated in Weybridge and in Romford, and our Glasgow showroom is the most extensive of its kind in Scotland. You can also see our products and integral blind options at any of our upcoming exhibitions.

Leeds showroom - open 7 days a week

Bi Folding and sliding door showroom, featuring single house extensions and an outdoor space with a garden table

Weybridge - open 6 days a week

Romford showroom - open 6 days a week

Glasgow showroom - open 6 days a week

Completed projects benefitting from integral blinds

Since 2007 we have helped to create stunning homes all over the UK. You can browse through these projects in our online case studies or via the thumbnails below, which all feature properties complete with integral blinds in our door and window products.

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