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Are Thermal Roller Blinds Really Thermal? | Our Honest Answer

Posted on 24 September 2026

Do thermal roller blinds really keep heat in? We explain what the independent testing shows and why we often recommen...

School Blinds for Hot Classrooms: What We Learned This Summer

Posted on 03 September 2026

Can school blinds help keep classrooms cooler? After measuring eight schools in one week, we explain what we learned ...

Why Would a Small Blind Company Spend £21,000 on a Machine Customers Will Never See?

Posted on 21 August 2026

Why spend £20,000 changing a manufacturing process that already worked? See why we invested in a new cellular blind d...

Are Cellular Blinds Worth the Extra Money? 3 Customers Gave Me Their Answer

Posted on 13 August 2026

Are cellular blinds worth the extra cost? Three Barlow Blinds customers share how theirs performed for heat, glare an...

Best Blinds for Bifold Doors? Four Homes Gave Four Different Answers

Posted on 17 July 2026

Looking for the best blinds for bifold doors? Four real customer appointments show why the right answer depends on yo...

Why Victorian Homes Often Stay Cooler Than Modern Houses

Posted on 22 June 2026

As UK summers get hotter, discover five Victorian design features that naturally reduce overheating and what modern h...

How to Keep Your Home Cooler in Summer: Practical Tips for UK Homes

Posted on 17 June 2026

Struggling with an overheated home? Learn simple, effective ways to reduce heat build-up, improve comfort and stay co...

Why External Shading Is Becoming So Important in Modern UK Homes

Posted on 26 May 2026

Barlow Blinds discusses the future of external shading following a feature in the BBSA Openings magazine, covering ov...

Overheating in Modern Homes: 15 Common Questions About Blinds and Shading

Posted on 15 May 2026

Discover the most common questions homeowners ask about overheating, south-facing rooms, glare, and how blinds can im...

New BBSA Research Highlights the Importance of Shading in Modern Homes

Posted on 15 May 2026

New research at Loughborough University is examining how blinds, shutters and shading can reduce overheating in moder...

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