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INTEGRAL BLIND SOLUTIONS FROM EXPRESS
Integral blinds are the perfect compliment to our range of bespoke bi-folding doors. Integral blinds are ideally suited to our slim framed aluminium windows also, offering a sleek & contemporary screening solution to our panoramic glazing products. We proudly use the market leading Uni-blinds range of integral blinds for our aluminium doors and windows as their contemporary design means that the operational components of the Uni-Blinds are in the head rail and do not require an unsightly additional frame which diminishes the viewable glass area.
In addition to controlling light and heat from outside, integral blinds installations are low-maintenance. As they are contained within the double glazing unit itself, the blinds require no cleaning, always appear new and are protected from damage, making them great for busy family homes.
When opened, Uni-Blinds also provide up to 20% greater light transmission compared with other brands on the market such as Push Block blinds. This light, contemporary feel is why we recommend Uni-Blinds in our bi-folding door installations, and makes them ideal for communal areas such as kitchens and conservatories.
UNI-BLINDS
Integral blinds are the ideal solution for bi-folding doors! Large amounts of glass need screening for privacy and to control light, and when combined with large clear openings this causes problems. Because they are contained within the window itself, they can be concealed discretely when not in use, and stay out of the way when the doors are opened.
Integral blinds are also perfect for rooms with a lot of moisture such as bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, which is why they’re so well suited to our door and window products.
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External Bifold DoorsAluminium WindowsTilt & Turn WindowsAluminium Bay WindowsXP ViewXP88
Manually Operated electric blinds
The manually operated Uni-Blind is operated by an external cord. The operation itself is a patented magnetic system for manually raising and tilting venetian blinds incorporated within a double glazed unit.
The cord is held lightly under tension by a cord tensioner and fully complies with the British Blind and Shutter Association – ‘Make it safe’ campaign.
Another & potentially more popular manual option is the SV slider version, which contains a guide track down the right or left-hand side of the double glazed unit, a magnetic slider runs up and down the guide track allowing the slats to be raised and tilted. The blind is raised and lowered by moving the slider up or down and is tilted by slightly lifting or lowering the same slider. These cost-effective options are supplied with warm edge spacer bars as standard.
Manual Corded operation
The cord is discreet & positioned closed to the door or window frames
SV sliding blind operation
The slider runs vertically along the guide track down the side of the glass
REMORE CONTROL INTEGRAL BLINDS
SOLAR / BATTERY POWER
As people continue to look for environmentally friendly glazing solutions, solar powered Uni-Blinds continue to grow in popularity. These blinds are adjusted through a swipe controller or a remote, with the mechanism powered by an external solar panel. Should we have a cloudy spell, an internal battery will provide the system with power, which can be topped up with a mobile phone charger or next time the sun comes out.
The system can be fitted quickly and easily and is suitable to all types of window frames, even existing ones; no wires or electrical contacts are required. The installation procedure itself is simpler than our electrical systems, and can be carried out with or without an electrician, and can help reduce your home’s energy consumption.
FULLY ELECTRIC
Mains powered, motorised systems use a brushless motor coupled with a control unit, allowing the simultaneous operation of several blinds and the accurate tilting of the slats. The motor and the entire electronic blind management system are positioned within the head rail, on a specially designed slide that will reduce vibration, making the system almost silent.
Activated by means of either wall-mounted push buttons or remote control, electric Uniblind installations are seamlessly integrated into your home decor. Pre-wired and tested for a faster, hassle free installation, our bespoke control panel allows for elegant control over your interior blinds either manually or through the addition of smart home devices.
THE PERFECT COMBINATION
Our Uni-blinds are perfectly suited to compliment our Bi-folding doors and can be installed into any of our ranges. As all of our Bi-folding doors and Uniblind installations are bespoke, you will be getting a true one-of-a-kind look to transform your space. Our latest and slimmest bi-folding doors the XP View & XP88 can house manually operated integral blinds & solar powered remote control integral blinds.
Learn more about our integral blind options
With a broad range of colour and control options there’s plenty to consider when choosing integral blinds for your doors and windows. This video gives a little bit more information on some of the options available. Black out blinds are now available for our bi-folding doors, perfect for creating your own private space and ideal for cinema rooms & bedrooms benefitting from full height glazing. With such an extensive product range ourselves, we strongly recommend visiting our showrooms to see our products first-hand, this will allow you to choose the perfect products, to create the perfect space within your home.
See & operate integral blinds in all our showrooms
Our showrooms are the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for your upcoming project. All our showrooms contain various show houses and room sets that highlight the full potential of our products, which includes the various integral blind options for our bi-folding doors and aluminium windows. The various colour options for the integral blinds are displayed as well numerous examples to show off the various methods of operation from manual to remote control.
Our Leeds showroom is situated within our Head Office site where all our products are manufactured. Our two London showrooms are situated in Weybridge and in Romford, and our Glasgow showroom is the most extensive of its kind in Scotland and we have a boutique showroom in Bournemouth. You can also see our products and integral blind options at any of our upcoming exhibitions.
Leeds showroom - open 7 days a week
Weybridge - open 6 days a week
Romford showroom - open 6 days a week
Glasgow showroom - open 6 days a week
Completed projects benefitting from integral blinds
Since 2007 we have helped to create stunning homes all over the UK. You can browse through these projects in our online case studies or via the thumbnails below, which all feature properties complete with integral blinds in our door and window products.
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Leeds United – Elland Road Stadium
This famous old stadium has recently been upgraded with our products installed in both the East stand Legends lounge and within the South stand hospitality boxes.
Bi-Folding Doors
Sliding Doors
Windows & Roofs
Leeds United – Elland Road Stadium
This famous old stadium has recently been upgraded with our products installed in both the East stand Legends lounge and within the South stand hospitality boxes.
Bi-Folding Doors
Sliding Doors
Windows & Roofs
Highfield View
Take a video tour of this refurbished and extended property to see one of the most dramatic house transformations we've ever seen.
Extensions & Renovations
Sliding Doors
Windows & Roofs
Highfield View
Take a video tour of this refurbished and extended property to see one of the most dramatic house transformations we've ever seen.
Extensions & Renovations
Sliding Doors
Windows & Roofs
Firs House
This traditional property in Harrogate was built in 1912 and although it still contained lots of character, it was in real need of some extensive redevelopment work. Today it is almost unrecognisable as it has been revamped, remodelled, and extended creating a large family home which is packed full of premium architectural features throughout.
Bi-Folding Doors
Luxury Homes
Windows & Roofs
Firs House
This traditional property in Harrogate was built in 1912 and although it still contained lots of character, it was in real need of some extensive redevelopment work. Today it is almost unrecognisable as it has been revamped, remodelled, and extended creating a large family home which is packed full of premium architectural features throughout.
Bi-Folding Doors
Luxury Homes
Windows & Roofs
Ulla Green
This old RAF dwelling has been transformed into a modern family home.
Extensions & Renovations
Work with our Partners
Ulla Green
This old RAF dwelling has been transformed into a modern family home.
Extensions & Renovations
Work with our Partners
Acacia Road, West London
This West London property has been remodelled throughout to create an immaculate, top specification family home.
Bi-Folding Doors
Luxury Homes
Windows & Roofs
Acacia Road, West London
This West London property has been remodelled throughout to create an immaculate, top specification family home.
Bi-Folding Doors
Luxury Homes
Windows & Roofs
Coal Aston Farm
We worked with the homeowners of this property for three years over three separate phases. This three-stage transformation began in 2015 before concluding as a luxury farm house.
Luxury Homes
Windows & Roofs
Coal Aston Farm
We worked with the homeowners of this property for three years over three separate phases. This three-stage transformation began in 2015 before concluding as a luxury farm house.
Luxury Homes
Windows & Roofs
A Contemporary Orangery Installation
This five metre x four metre orangery extension is a great example of the modern and light-filled space that can be created when combining our bi-folding doors and a roof lantern.
Bi-Folding Doors
Windows & Roofs
A Contemporary Orangery Installation
This five metre x four metre orangery extension is a great example of the modern and light-filled space that can be created when combining our bi-folding doors and a roof lantern.
Bi-Folding Doors
Windows & Roofs