How motorized window coverings can keep your home cool.

When the sun shines brightly again, you’ll have another challenge to deal with: keeping your home cool. This is where motorized window coverings come in. Of course you should also consider the latest trends in design and technology, but in the summer, your first concern will be keeping cool. This is easy to achieve by letting the roller blinds do their work and ensure a pleasant temperature. This article explains how.

Would you like to know how you can get the best from motorized window coverings in your situation, or do you have any other questions about cooling? Our experts are always here to help. Don't hesitate to contact us.

How does heat actually get into your home?

If you want to know how to combat heat in your home, you first need to know where it comes from. You can compare your home on a hot day with a car that has been standing in the sun for hours. Sunlight is a source of heat that continually enters the building, while closed windows and doors prevent the heat from escaping. This keeps the temperature rising.

There are various ways to do something about this:

• Create openings to allow the heat to escape and cooler air to come in.
• Use an air conditioning system that replaces the hot air with cooled air.
• Prevent the sun from entering in the first place so that the temperature inside won't rise.
  
  Motorized window coverings work by keeping the sun out, addressing the problem at its source. If you reduce the heat entering the room, you need less cooling.

Benefit from the sun-blocking and insulating effect

If you want to keep the sun out, good blinds are a must. Any heat that is prevented from entering you home is purely beneficial in terms of temperature control. Once the sun really starts to shine in the summer and the earth heats up, you can lower your motorized window coverings on the side where the sun is. This will prevent your home from heating up and help you to cool your home from early in the morning.

Good window coverings block the sun and also have an insulating effect. Heat is kept out and cool air stays inside. In winter, it works the other way around, so you can save energy by not having to turn the heat up so much.

Energy savings running into double-digit percentages are no exception because the heat is retained on cold days and the hot sun is kept out in the summer. Window coverings also offer more privacy and noise reduction. In short: there’s no shortage of reasons to find good blinds!

Tip: Automate your motorized window coverings.

Today, technology makes it even easier for us to be well-prepared to take on the heat. We already know exactly when the sun will rise every day, thanks to our weather apps. Imagine being able to automatically lower your motorized window coverings exactly when you need them. You can thanks to our smart Motionblinds!

You can configure all kinds of programs for opening and closing the blinds, so you don't even have to get out of bed early. The timer is set and the smart window coverings do all the hard work. When you get up, everything will be nice and cool and the day can get off to a good start.

Another advantage: Motionblinds come in many different sizes, so you can always find custom motorized window coverings to suit your situation, whatever you’re looking for.

Your benefits when you choose Motionblinds:

• Keep cool your way
  We’re all looking for comfort, and Motionblinds make it even easier. Adjust the daylight coming in and the temperature whenever you want. The sun-blocking and insulating effect is a great advantage.
• Home security
  Intruders will think twice before choosing your home when your roller blinds open and close automatically. Motionblinds makes it look like someone’s home, even when you’re not there. A simple way to reduce the risk of burglary.
• Energy savings
  Automation saves a lot of energy in your smart interior: the curtains will only be used as and when necessary;
• Convenience
  Automation eliminates the need for manual operation, but it's still possible thanks to the pull function. Using the app or remote control means you will never have to stand up again to close the window coverings.

Want to know more about motorized window coverings?

• Our automatic roller blinds can be a great help if you want to keep your home cool. We have several types of smart window coverings in our range, such as roller blinds, Roman blinds, pleated blinds and Venetian blinds. Can't find the answer to your question in this blog? Our experts are always here to help. Please don't hesitate to contact us.