Why you should choose motorised blinds, shutters and awnings
Motorisation is a popular option for operating blinds, awnings and shutters and here we look at some of the reasons why motorisation is increasingly preferred over manual operation.
User benefits
- Safety
As there are no cords or chains, motorised blinds are generally ideal for use where babies and young children may be present.
- Ease of use
Operating one or more blinds with the touch of a button means there’s no stretching or straining to reach cords or wands. Automation means installations can be opened, closed or adjusted with timers or sensors.
This also makes it easy to operate multiple blinds in one go – for example conservatory shading or dimming out a room containing a number of windows, or even closing all of the blinds in the house.
- Comfort
Sensors and timers can automatically activate blinds to provide solar shading when needed and provide a cooler, more pleasant room temperature. They help make homes more comfortable, office environments more productive and aid concentration in school classrooms.
- Security
Operating blinds, shutters and awnings with timers and sensors means it can look as if someone is at home when the homeowner is away.
- Protection
Fitting of light sensors or timers will lower/extend the shading and help prevent the drying/bleaching effect of the sun on furnishings and plants. Using motors to physically operate the blinds reduces wear and tear caused by users and therefore extends the life of the product.
- Autonomy
Motorisation offers convenient and easy operation for those with limited mobility.
Energy saving
- Fuel bill reduction
Automated shading keep buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer reducing the amount of heating and/or air-conditioning required which means lower bills.
- Emission reduction
Reducing energy requirements for heating and/or cooling contributes to reductions in CO2 emissions.
Products/Position
- Large blinds, awnings and shutters
For certain shading product motorisation may be the only option due to their size. Even so, it’s easier for a motor to do the work than you.
- Accessibility
Blinds at high levels or in inaccessible places need motorisation.
- Links to other systems
Once a blind is motorised, it can be automated – linked to systems or sensors that control the operation of the blind, including smart controls.
- Preventing of unauthorised use
Restrict use by only allowing certain people access to controls to prevent unauthorised use of the shading.
