Window designs with blinds located inside are always of particular interest. In addition to visual appeal and aesthetics, the windows acquire increased functionality - residents can regulate the light entering through the glass, dosing the lighting at their discretion.
Conventional curtains and blinds are not entirely convenient, as they take up additional space, cover the window sill, and require more free space. Built-in blinds are an ideal aesthetic and ergonomic window design option.
Plastic windows with blinds inside the glass unit
Built-in blinds in a double-glazed window are a type of horizontal blinds. They are called horizontal because the slats are located horizontally. The blinds are installed directly in the double-glazed window itself, in the air chamber. Manually or automatically, the lamellas can rotate around their axis or rise in a stack to the top of the glass unit.
Diagram of a window with built-in blinds
Below I will give a diagram of a plastic window with built-in horizontal blinds in a double-glazed window, so that you can see this design in section.
Scheme of a plastic window with blinds inside a double-glazed window
The control of the blinds, which are shown in the diagram, is manual; the slats are rotated using movable sliders that are installed on the right and left sides of the window sash. In order to understand how this actually happens, below I will attach a video of the assembly of a PVC window with a double-glazed window inside which already Blinds installed. Plastic windows with built-in blinds are quite expensive and you need to order them at the stage of window installation from the manufacturer and express your desire to have blinds installed inside the double-glazed window.
Video of windows with built-in blinds
The video shows the process of assembling a double-glazed window with built-in horizontal blinds into the double-glazed window itself, as well as its installation into the sash of a plastic window. At the end of the video you can see how the built-in horizontal aluminum blinds are manually controlled.
Photos of internal blinds on windows
- Inter-frame horizontal blinds
Pros and cons of such curtains
Installation inside a double-glazed window has its advantages:
- Dust does not penetrate inside the box, which means that the blinds do not need to be washed. This is an excellent solution for people with severe allergies: the sealing reliably keeps the slats clean.
- Children or pets will not be able to play with the curtain or get hurt on the sharp edges.
- No screws are used during installation, which prevents damage to the PVC box.
- There is no need to remove them for ventilation.
- The durable design can last about 80 years.
- Sealed built-in curtains do not clutter up the space and are easy to manage.
Color range
The slats are placed inside the double-glazed window at the window production stage, which preserves its thermal insulation and sealing. Casements with inserted blinds are slightly thicker than conventional windows, but the thermal insulation and soundproofing are not inferior to conventional models.
Environmentally friendly paints are used to paint the planks, so the material will not emit harmful substances over time.
This is a more expensive option than simple plastic double-glazed windows with blinds purchased separately. In an attempt to save money, people often purchase cheap modifications that quickly become unusable. If the structure placed inside the double-glazed window is broken, it will be very difficult to repair it. The entire window unit will have to be replaced.
New models are sealed and do not allow moisture to enter the glass unit. Old products can accumulate condensation, which negatively affects the operation of the blinds.
Inter-frame horizontal blinds
Internal blinds for plastic windows installed between double-glazed windows or between PVC window frames are called inter-frame. These products can be electrically driven or manually operated. The most budget option is manual control. Often this type of blinds inside the window is installed on interoffice partitions. This is a budget and original solution to hide the room from prying eyes.
Scheme of inter-frame horizontal blinds
Scheme of inter-frame horizontal blinds with 16 mm and 25 mm slats
Video of built-in blinds in plastic windows
The video shows double-glazed windows with built-in blinds between them on the interoffice partition. Manual control using a round washer. When the washer is turned, the angle of inclination of the inter-frame blinds changes.
Photo of plastic windows with blinds inside
- Types of control
Color selection
All products of this kind are made in a variety of colors, so you can easily choose windows with internal blinds to suit various design styles, to match the various color decorations of wall and ceiling coverings, and furniture. Built-in blinds can be decorated with shaped perforations or decorative coatings to enhance the aesthetic effect.
How to choose the right color for the light protection structure:
- You need to pay attention to the color scheme of the interior of the room itself for which you are choosing this product. Blinds can ideally be matched to the wallpaper or furniture. It is best that the color of the structure in this case be a little darker or lighter than the walls, otherwise the windows in the room will blend in with the color of the coatings. Another option is to choose blinds to match a certain color of furniture items. By selecting a design based on color, the most harmonious texture or pattern, you can arrange the room with the best appearance.
- When choosing shades, the location of the rooms is also taken into account . If your windows face north, it is best to buy designs in warm colors: golden, light cream, chocolate. For rooms with south-facing windows, you can choose blinds in cool colors - these can be blue or blue, silver shades.
- An important point is the degree of darkening required . Dark plates stop light rays much more effectively, but at the same time they make the room darker.
- Focus on your taste preferences . If, for example, the color white persistently reminds you of a hospital, then it is better to opt for some more cheerful colors. Bright canary, acid red and orange shades always arouse your appetite, interesting green shades will calm you down and stimulate the body’s high-quality functioning, delicate pastel colors will help you relax well.
For each room of your home, you can easily choose the necessary colors of inter-frame blinds.
Types of control for built-in blinds in plastic windows
Control of built-in blinds can be manual or automatic. Both controls are quite reliable, and as for convenience, of course, plastic windows with blinds inside the double-glazed window are best controlled automatically. Moreover, raising the entire stack of slats and turning them can also be controlled from a remote control or a smart home.
Video of automatic control of internal blinds on windows
- Lamella material
How windows with built-in curtains work
Inter-frame blinds are made from standard materials, but are installed between two glasses. The slats are made of durable aluminum alloy, which has an affordable price. The width of the element is 1.6 cm.
Parts are standard or perforated. The latter help create soft lighting.
The control system includes the following elements:
- Pen. Used to rotate the slats. The handle is secured to the window with a special lock. The color of the element is brown or white.
- Control cord. Used to open or close the canvas. The cord is secured by winding it around the clamp.
- Control wheel. Like the handle, it helps to rotate the slats. Mounted on the window sash.
The canvas is attached to the inside of the double-glazed window frame with steel holders with rivets or Velcro. The flexible control mechanism is brought out through a small hole. Curtains can be built into interior partitions, doors, and panoramic glazing.
Material of blind lamellas inside the double-glazed window
Slats for internal blinds - can be made of aluminum, plastic, wood or bamboo. Often this is aluminum. The most reliable and affordable material for making slats for blinds installed inside the window.
The width of the lamellas can be 16 mm or 25 mm. With a larger width of 50 mm, slats are not installed in PVC windows due to their large dimensions.
The lamellas can also be made with small holes - perforated. They dim the light well, and at the same time do not allow direct visibility of the entire room.
Control and adjustment methods
The system is regulated by devices brought into the room; the main mechanism is located inside the box.
Automated control using a remote control is a convenient addition, but in this case you need to connect the window to an electric drive.
This option is chosen if access to the window is difficult or if you want to automate the process.
A simple method is manual adjustment using a cord or cable brought out. Its end is securely hidden inside the protective cap.
Control methods
Control methods:
- The rotary handle, which looks like the handle of an electric stove, is not in great demand because it is not convenient for practical use. Using it, you can only change the angle of the slats, but you cannot completely raise the curtains.
- The magnetic design is very simple in design, does not require the installation of additional components, and simplifies regulation by the mechanism.
Designs have been developed that can be programmed to change the position of the blinds at different times of the day.
Separately, inter-frame blinds stand out, which are installed inside old houses on wooden window openings. In this model, no more than 10 cm is left between the glasses, and the slats are mounted not between the glasses, but in the opening located between the autonomously swinging sashes.
Advantages
8 reasons to choose built-in blinds:
- no cleaning required
- there is no risk of failure from external influences,
- no maintenance required
- structural elements have increased wear resistance,
- long period of work,
- excellent light protection properties,
- guaranteed to protect personal space,
- laconic design that does not take up extra space.
Other advantages:
- you can ventilate the room without opening the slats;
- strips built into the glass unit, when heated by the sun, do not transfer heat into the room, and therefore help maintain a healthy and comfortable microclimate;
- service life reaches 80 years;
- a wide range of acceptable uses: windows, balconies, office partitions;
- the ability to choose any color to create comfort and harmony,
- such systems should be provided for at the project development stage, as they help save on air conditioning.
Terms, order conditions and guarantees
After discussing wishes, design, and functionality, a surveyor comes to the site free of charge. The specialist examines the windows, measures them and shows samples of materials and palettes. Delivery of finished blinds to an office or residential premises in Moscow, as well as sale with dispatch to the regions, is possible 3 days after signing the contract. Installing and checking the operation of light filters takes no more than an hour. All products are guaranteed for up to 12 months.
offers the production of blinds of any complexity thanks to its own production facilities. We do not order light protection systems from other factories, so the cost excludes intermediary markups.
What is the price
The price of PVC windows with built-in blinds is higher than simple analogues, sometimes the difference is 3-4 times, but in the long term this is the most convenient format.
The final cost depends on the manufacturer and the intermediary's markup. Also, slight differences in cost occur due to the use of different materials and types of block (fixed or sash).
Before purchasing such windows, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons. The main advantage is full compliance with the requirements. For allergy sufferers and those who do not like to wash windows often, this is an excellent solution.
Detailed review
A detailed overview of the production of models with blinds, as well as their replacement, is shown in the following video:
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