Roller Blinds

Perhaps the most versatile type of blind on the market.

Design

When it comes to design, the choice is almost endless. From bright colours to calmer tones, from plains to patterns, from high transparency to opaque, there’s something for everyone. Many BBSA members also offer rollers with woven patterns, screen fabrics or digitally printed images.

Different finishing shapes including scallops and castellated are available, as well as various braids, pulls and fabric eyelets to help customise your roller blind. Pelmets and cassettes can be used to house your blind too.

Operation

Usually made with an aluminium barrel around which the fabric is wound, rollers can be operated via:

  • Spring operation – some systems have spring decelerators, so the blind retracts in a slow and controlled way
  • Chain – fitted to the side of the blind with safety devices
  • Push/pull – where the blind uses clever spring technology to hold the blind in position so it can be simply moved to the desired position by pushing or pulling the bottom bar
  • Gear – with a fixed or removable winding handle
  • Motor – mains voltage, low voltage and battery operated with automation via sensors and digital assistants.

Window blind safety

The BBSA recommends using blinds which do not contain operating cords or chains, or which have concealed tensioned cords. These products are ‘safe by design’ and are widely available. For more information visit www.makeitsafe.org.uk.

Comfort and energy saving

Rollers will help you control the amount of light in your home and improve its energy saving qualities. For more information contact your local BBSA member.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are roller blinds child safe?

They can be. Spring, push-pull, crank and motorised roller blinds have no looped chain and are safe by design. Chain-operated roller blinds must be fitted with a safety device.

Do roller blinds help with insulation?

Yes. A standard roller blind cut heat loss through glazing by 13% in Salford’s Energy House tests, and a roller blind with zipped side channels and a low-e fabric by 33%.

Can roller blinds be motorised?

Yes. Mains, low-voltage and battery motors are available, and can be automated with sensors and digital assistants.

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