Duration's Integrated Blinds

Push Block operated integrated blinds are a simple and reliable manual system. They function with surprising speed and grace. Raise, lower and tilt functionality is achieved by simply sliding the push blocks along side border rails.

Our Single Rail Push Block operated integrated blinds are a simple and reliable manual system. They function with surprising speed and grace. Raise, lower and tilt is achieved by simply sliding the one push block up and down the single side border rail.

French Doors with built in blindsbetween the glass panels are great. Typically French Doors don’t provide much privacy because of all the glass. If you wanted privacy with a French Door in the past you would have to install some type of blind or a curtain attached to the door. You no longer have to settle for that option because you can now buy most allFrench Doors with the blinds built in.

When I designed our new home my wife was concerned about having French Doors in our breakfast nook. She was worried about privacy and shading from the afternoon sun. She has never been a huge fan of mini-blinds because she hates cleaning them. When I told her I could order the French Doors with the mini-blind built into the insulated glass she was very interested in trying the product.

I’m happy to say we’ve been very pleased with this feature. The blinds have two controls on the door, one to raise and lower the blinds and another to control the tilt of the blind blades. The great benefit of these blinds is they never need to be cleaned because they are contained within the sealed void between the pains of glass. The cost was similar to buying a set of mini-blinds so in my opinion you’d be crazy not to order a door with this feature. If you want full light from the window just open up the blinds all the way and you don’t even know they are there.

• Control Handle Disconnects – On many of the new models now available the control handles on the outside of the glass are connected to the internal controls with powerful magnets. This allows the controls to be used without compromising the energy efficiency of the glass. What typically happens is if you try to move the blinds up and down inside the glass while the blinds are in the “closed” position there is too much tension on the system and the magnet lets go. The control handle will likely slide down to the bottom. This can be fixed by moving the handle up to the position when it let go. Next be sure to “open” the blinds before moving them up or down.
• Control Cable Breaks – In some situations the internal cables can break. If that happens you’ll have to get a new glass insert. Most all of these built in blinds are sold in sealed glass panels that cannot be repaired. Contact your vendor and see what options are available. The good news is replacing the glass panel is typically quite easy after removing a few screws and trim pieces.
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• 1. Bay window treatment ideas

  These might be big windows, but you can use the right window treatments to make them look even bigger! Depending on the look you’re going for, you can use:

• Roll-up shades on each window that will give you a neat and tidy look. You can raise them up in the daytime to feel like you’re sitting out amongst the trees, then you can lower them at night for total privacy.
• Floor-length shutters to create a cozy nook that’s perfect for your morning coffee or an afternoon with your favorite book. If you like the look of shutters but don’t want to create a small space around your bay window, simply get shutters that fit right in the windows themselves.
• Drapes to create an elegant look. Be careful, though; you want to make sure that you use panels to frame the window, instead of covering it up!

We offer integrated blinds for our bifolding doors. Venetian style blinds that are actually installed INSIDE the double glazed sealed unit - between the two sheets of glass. These impressive looking blinds never require cleaning, allow you your privacy and shield furnishings eyes and delicate skin from the suns rays. Perfect for reducing the glare on the TV in a conservatory.

The advantage of having your blinds incorporated into your sealed units is that they don't require the constant dusting and maintenance associated with conventional blinds. Integral blinds allows a room to have both privacy and protection from bright sun light, without obscuring your view, while still allowing light into a living or working space.

The aluminium blades can be raised, lowered and tilted to effectively diffuse the light and obscure the vision of prying eyes. If you don't want opaque glass that will constantly impair your view, then these blinds are for you