Vertical Blinds: Advantages And Disadvantages

Vertical blinds have become more popular as a style feature than regular blinds since the vertical lines draw the eye up and down. This makes the room appear slightly taller. If you are in the market for blinds and other window treatments, you should consider the advantages of this type of blinds rather than more conventional window blinds.

Vertical windows blinds consist of an overhead track that holds individual slats. These slats or blades are operated by a pull cord to open and close the entire blind, or by a twist rod to rotate the blades. Rotating the slats allows you to control the amount of sunlight that enters the room. Blades that are fully opened let in almost as much light as a fully opened vertical window blind.

Temperature control in your home is an important advantage provided by vertical window blinds. Uncovered windows let in hot air during the summer and cold air during the winter. Without window blinds, you must pay more for cooling the rooms during the summer and heating them in the winter. You will be able to significantly reduce your energy costs when you add window blinds that are attractive and energy efficient.

In the summer, you will reduce your costs to cool indoor air by providing shade in the rooms. In the winter, you want to allow light into the rooms to take advantage of the passive heating of the sun rays. Because the vertical slats can be adjusted to hang at many different angles, you get the benefits of temperature control and energy savings during every season of the year.

In the summer, you don’t want the sunshine in your rooms. You can adjust the slats to prevent direct sunshine while still allowing for natural light in the room. When you have windows that open, you will enjoy cooling breezes without putting up with direct sun’s rays. You will be able to enjoy the outdoors without worrying about the necessity of replacing or recovering your furniture.

Another advantage of vertical slats is that individual slats can be easily replaced if one or a few of the blades is damaged. Sometimes a single blade might become bent, worn or discolored. Rather than replacing the entire set of blinds, you can just replace the damaged slat. If you have a pet who likes to chew on the bottom of a wood slat, it can be easily replaced without the cost of a full set of blinds.

When you are choosing vertical window blinds, you must be aware of the relative durability of the various materials from which they are constructed. Aluminum blinds are light weight and come in many attractive colors and widths, but they tend to bend more easily and are difficult or impossible to straighten completely once bent. Wooden blinds are warm and rich in appearance but weigh more. The finish on wood may need more care than on some of the other construction materials. If you choose plastic or PVC, the slats wipe clean and the color is all the way through the slat, but some people dislike the possible health issues of PVC. Plastic is more likely to discolor and become brittle when exposed to the sun’s rays for a long period of time.

Regardless of the materials that you choose for your vertical blinds, you can expect the benefits of eye appeal and durability. You will save on energy costs to heat or cool your home. Protect against the costs of furniture and carpet replacement with vertical window blinds in your rooms.

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