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Best Thermal Blinds for Insulation & Style

| October 23, 2024

If you’re researching thermal blinds, you probably want to improve the energy efficiency of your home, right? Or maybe you’re looking for the best way to make your windows private at night. Either way – thermal blinds will save the day!

In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about these window treatments – the best types, their degree of insulation, and other benefits. You’ll also discover if they can be customized and how they’re installed.

Key Takeaways

  • Thermal blinds significantly enhance energy efficiency by insulating windows. This reduces energy costs, maintains a comfortable indoor temperature year-round, and increases property value.
  • Magic’s thermal blinds feature a revolutionary design – they are attached to the window frame through a magnetic design, thus being fully retractable. They are easy to install and use, improve a window’s energy efficiency by 40%, keep out heat, cold, and drafts, and have soundproofing properties. Our blackout blinds are fully customizable.
  • You can opt for cellular or pleated shades, as they’re also energy-efficient. However, they can be difficult to clean, you may need to replace them more frequently, and they are not suitable for window walls.

Benefits of Thermal Blinds

Thermal blinds are a game-changer when it comes to improving the energy efficiency of your home. The material they’re made of acts as an insulator. This means that these energy-efficient blinds will help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer by maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. This not only keeps your home cozy but also significantly cuts down on energy costs.

But that’s not the only advantage of a thermal blind. If your windows aren’t in their best shape, and you’ve noticed drafts around them, blinds can be an excellent solution to reduce drafts, thanks to their insulating properties. Besides contributing to a comfortable indoor temperature, the lack of drafts can improve air quality because your windows won’t allow allergens in.

Last but not least – insulated blinds ensure privacy, although the degree of privacy depends on the material they’re made of. Magic’s thermal blinds, for example, offer complete privacy, being perfect for any room.

Types of Thermal Blinds

Luckily, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to insulating blinds. Cellular shades or honeycomb blinds are popular for their unique design that forms air pockets to trap air in, providing excellent insulation. These window shades are available in various configurations, including single-cell (1 air pocket) and double-cell (2 air pockets), the latter offering enhanced insulation.

Pleated blinds are also energy-efficient – the difference between them and cellular shades lies in the number of layers. Pleated blinds have only one fabric layer that folds like an accordion.

But the real star of the show is Magic’s fully retractable thermal blind – the most innovative window treatment in Ontario! These blinds surpass the benefits of cellular shades and pleated blinds by offering unparalleled versatility and ease of use. Magic blinds are custom-fitted to any window or sliding door. They feature multiple insulating layers and can be attached using magnetic devices for easy installation, removal, and cleaning.

Whatever option you choose, make sure that the blind material is energy-efficient. For example, roller shades and Roman shades typically do not insulate like cellular shades or Magic’s blackout blinds.

Magic’s Thermal Blinds

Magic’s thermal blinds, or blackout blinds, are tailored specifically to Canadian weather, thus taking the lead in the industry. Here’s why you may want to consider them for a window treatment update:

  • They’re fully retractable – how cool is that?! Use them just when you need them. This translates into higher solar heat gain in the winter, which is desirable, and lower solar heat gain in the summer.
  • They offer complete privacy. Do you want a window wall in your living room but are worried about prying eyes? Just open our blinds when you want to enjoy some peace!
  • They make any windows and glass doors 40% more energy efficient, thus being ideal for Canadian weather. There’s no need to install triple-pane windows anymore – double-glazed windows with our blinds are better!
  • They can be installed, removed, and cleaned easily. Our blackout blinds are attached to the window frame via removable cartidges. This means you can easily remove them if they require servicing or replacement.
  • They can also soundproof your windows.
  • They’re fully customizable. Whether you want white, black, or green blackout blinds – there’s nothing we cannot do!
  • Magic’s window treatments are covered by our 40-year warranty. Imagine not having to look for replacement blinds for 40 years!

Cellular Shades

A cellular shade has an accordion-like design – in other words, the air pockets fold onto each other when closed; they do not roll up like in a roller shade design. They are made of multiple layers of fabric that form pockets in between. Cellular blinds can have one or two pockets, depending on your choice. This means they’re great when it comes to insulation and energy efficiency because those pockets make it more difficult for warm/cold air to reach the interior of your house and affect indoor temperatures.

What makes Magic’s thermal blinds stand out and become a preferred choice against cellular shades is their ease of use. First, our blinds are fully hidden within the frame when not in use. This means they’re not exposed to dust and debris and, therefore, do not get dirty as quickly as cellular shades.

Secondly, Magic blinds can be easily removed and cleaned. Conversely, cleaning cellular shades can be difficult, especially because of the pockets they form. Imagine cleaning every single cell! It can take hours.

Furthermore, Magic’s blinds excel at privacy because the material they’re made of blocks light and views completely, while cellular shades diffuse light.

Pleated Shades

Pleated shades are similar to cellular shades, except they’re made of one fabric layer and don’t form air pockets. It has pieces of fabric that fold onto each other when the shades are not in use. This makes them less energy-efficient than cellular shades and, obviously, than Magic’s thermal blinds.

Mini-Blinds

Mini-blinds consist of long, narrow, horizontal slats held together by a vertical string. They are usually made of aluminum and opened through a rod or string.

Mini-blinds are highly energy-efficient and one of the most affordable window covering options on the market. On the other hand, they collect dust and should be cleaned regularly. This means you’ll have to clean each slat separately, which can be quite time-consuming. In addition, mini-blinds aren’t the best for large windows or window walls.

Room Darkening vs. Light Filtering Options

Choosing between room darkening and light filtering options is essential for achieving the desired light control and privacy. Blackout shades block approximately 95% of incoming light, providing a dim environment without complete darkness. These shades are perfect for:

  • Bedrooms or media rooms where you want to minimize light and create a cozy atmosphere
  • Windows or doors facing east or west to prevent sunlight from affecting indoor temperatures too much
  • Bathrooms, where privacy is needed.

On the other hand, a light-filtering window shade, while maintaining some privacy, still allows natural light in through the windows. These shades are ideal for:

  • living rooms
  • kitchens
  • bedrooms
  • or any other rooms where blackout blinds aren’t an option during the day.

Your best option is installing Magic’s thermal blinds and solar shades. While the blinds ensure complete privacy and improve energy efficiency, solar shades allow natural light in, at the same time blocking sun rays from heating your home and harmful UV rays from damaging your furniture. In other words, you can keep the solar shades open during the day, and then switch to the blackout blinds at night. Both are fully retractable and installed via a magnetic device.

Customizing and Installing Your Blinds

Fortunately, customizing your blinds or shades has never been easier, so that’s minus a worry on your home renovation list. Magic, for example, can customize your window coverings however you want. Do you need their color to match some decorative pieces? Do you want them to match the curtains or maybe the walls? Easy!

Furthermore, our blinds and shades are available for any window. Whether you have a tiny bathroom window or a large window wall – our products will fit both perfectly without leaving any gaps behind!

What about the installation? Well, this really depends on what blinds you choose. Cellular shades, for example, are more difficult to install. You’ll need to measure everything carefully, drill holes, attach the brackets, and fix and align the headrail.

On the other hand, Magic blinds can be attached to the window frame in no time thanks to their removable cartridges.

Energy-Efficient Window Treatments for Winter and Summer

Thermal blinds are a year-round solution for improving energy efficiency in your home. During winter, these blinds help keep rooms warmer by reducing heat loss by more than 40%. This means you can stay cozy without relying on the heater too much. This can yield significant energy savings.

In the summer, these blinds are equally effective at keeping your home cool. Blinds can reduce solar heat gain by up to 60%, preventing your rooms from becoming uncomfortably hot.

Not to mention that installing high-quality, energy-efficient blinds can increase your property value, especially if you go for Magic’s blackout blinds, as they come with an industry-leading 40-year warranty.

Want to Witness the Magic Behind Our Blinds? Book a Consultation!

Are you looking for thermal window coverings for winter? Are you looking for thermal window coverings for summer? Why not go for a 2-in-1 option? Magic’s thermal blinds are effective year-round! They increase a window’s energy efficiency by 40%, offer complete privacy when needed, are fully retractable, allow you to control how much light enters your house, and can be customized however you want.

When equipped with our blackout blinds, solar shades, and retractable insect screens, your windows are basically all-inclusive – your house is protected against insects and pests, UV rays, too much sunlight, drafts, and prying eyes!

Book your free consultation today and see the magic for yourself!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of thermal blinds?

Magic’s thermal blinds offer significant benefits, such as improved energy efficiency, reduced drafts, enhanced indoor comfort, soundproofing, and complete privacy. These benefits can help save on energy bills, ensure interior comfort, and increase property value.

How do cellular shades provide insulation?

Cellular shades provide insulation by creating air pockets where warm or cold air gets trapped. This maintains indoor temperatures steady and reduces energy consumption.

What makes Magic’s thermal blinds unique?

Magic’s thermal blinds are unique due to their revolutionary design. They feature multiple insulating layers, are fully retractable, and are installed via a magnetic device. These features make our blinds highly energy-efficient and easy to use and clean.

Can thermal blinds be customized?

Magic’s thermal blinds can be customized in size, color, and style to fit your home design and personal preferences.

Are thermal blinds worth it?

Thermal blinds are totally worth it if you live in regions with cold winters and hot summers. Magic blinds, for example, improve a window’s energy efficiency by 40%. This means you don’t need triple-pane windows or other energy-efficient window coverings. Our blinds block out heat and cold, at the same time offering complete privacy and improving a window’s soundproofing abilities.

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