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Mike, WindowTreat’s expert installer, applying 3M Prestige 70 Exterior window film to large glass doors of a modern brick home to reduce solar heat gain while maintaining a clear, natural appearance.

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Why Internal Solar Control Films Struggle on Modern Double Glazing

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Master bedroom wall with concealed skylight blind system designed to preserve an uninterrupted night‑sky view while providing blackout and insulation when needed.

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Comparisons & Options Concealed Systems Planning & Design

Concealed or surface-mounted blinds? How to choose? (Honest comparison)

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A modern room with large windows featuring concealed dual blinds—sheer and blackout—partially drawn to balance light and privacy.

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Heat, Glare & Privacy Comparisons & Options

One blind or two? Making sense of single versus dual systems

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The "radiator effect" of an internal blind (left) heating the room

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Heat, Glare & Privacy Comparisons & Options

Inside vs outside shading. Which makes more sense for your space?

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Modern bathroom with a wide roller blind covering horizontal windows, enabled by ZoomTech engineering from Betamech.

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Comparisons & Options Planning & Design

Large sliding and bi-fold doors. Which blind solutions are best?

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A family spending time together in a bright, modern living space with a large roof light that fills the room with natural light.

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Comparisons & Options Cost & Pricing

How does the cost of specialist shading compare to other premium extension features?

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Two side‑by‑side window installations showing similar width blinds. The left blind sags displaying the V effect while the right blind is smooth and shows no signs of deflection, engineered with the correct tube size technology

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Comparisons & Options Cost & Pricing

WindowTreat vs. High-Street Blinds: What am I actually paying more for?

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A sheer blind that works perfectly during the day can leave you feeling exposed and uncomfortable in your own home at night.

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Comparisons & Options Heat, Glare & Privacy

How do I stop my beautiful glass extension feeling like a goldfish bowl at night?

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A high-quality retrofitted blind

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Comparisons & Options Installation & Power Planning & Design

What should I know about retrofitting electric blinds? (Pros and cons)

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Window fitted with dual freehanging blinds, one sheer and one dim-out, partially lowered to show layered light control. Both blinds operate independently and retract into a concealed pocket above the frame.

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Heat, Glare & Privacy Comparisons & Options

How do I enjoy my extension with large glass expanses in every season?

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Man sitting on a light blue sectional sofa in a sunlit living room, using his smartphone to control window treatments via the Somfy TaHoma app.

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Comparisons & Options Smart Blinds & Automation

Smart electric blinds: What are the real pros and cons?

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Comparing a standard fabric with a high-performance option. The reflective backing on the right-hand sample is the key to controlling heat

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Comparisons & Options Heat, Glare & Privacy

How do I avoid choosing the wrong electric blind fabric? (Key considerations)

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Two side‑by‑side window installations showing similar width blinds. The left blind sags displaying the V effect while the right blind is smooth and shows no signs of deflection, engineered with the correct tube size technology

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Comparisons & Options Cost & Pricing Reliability & Service

Premium vs budget electric blinds. What's the real difference? (No-nonsense guide)

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Modern dining room with large windows fitted with white roller blinds, diffusing natural light across a minimalist table and chairs.

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Heat, Glare & Privacy Comparisons & Options

Blind fabrics compared: Which ones actually control heat and light best?

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