Outdoor Living Pod TM is the exclusive brand name Caribbean Blinds louvered roof pergola canopy is marketed under and as the name suggests, it encompasses what the product provides which is for people who want to live life outdoors. The innovative rotating louvered roof provides a flexible, adaptable, all-weather outdoor living space that gives you complete control of the elements 365 days a year. Wooden venetian blinds can be left with a real wood effect, or painted for a unique style and colour to match your room. To get started, unhook your blind louvres (slats) from the headrail. Gently take your louvres down and lay them out flat so you can clean the headrail. Grab your microfibre cloth or duster and remove the dust from the headrail. Collins, M. Convective heat transfer coefficients from an internal window surface and adjacent sunlit Venetian blind. Energy Build. 2004, 36, 309–318. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Liu, Y.; Harris, D.J. Full-scale measurements of convective coefficient on external surface of a low-rise building in sheltered conditions. Build. Environ. 2007, 42, 2718–2736. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]

Vertical louvre blinds are highly functional and cost effective window coverings. They provide excellent shading and light control and their sleek lines beautifully complement many styles of interior décor whilst tastefully enhancing the look of any window in your home or office. Featuring our contemporary 89mm (3.5 inches) wide slat or vanes and luxurious rounded headrail, they are available in a large selection of stylish fabric designs including plain, patterned, jacquard weaves, prints, waterproof PVC and vinyl fabrics along with a colourful selection of fire retardant materials. In this article, we’ll focus on how to wash vertical blinds made from fabric. For help with cleaning your wooden blinds, see our dedicated guide on how to keep wooden blinds clean. Vertical Blinds Cleaning Supplies Wooden louvred blinds are usually in the horizontal or venetian style. These are surging in popularity at the moment as more people look for similar styles to wood shutters, without the additional expense. Let your originality shimmer with our extensive variety of American-produced window treatments, such as plantation shutters, shades, and blinds. Plastic or PVC louvre blinds are one of the very best options if you’re looking for something durable and easy to clean. The most common plastic slatted blinds are horizontal, or venetian blinds.Tan, Y.; Peng, J.; Curcija, C.; Yin, R.; Deng, L.; Chen, Y. Study on the impact of window shades’ physical characteristics and opening modes on air conditioning energy consumption in China. Energy Built Environ. 2020, 1, 254–261. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]

Light control: Louvre blinds can be adjusted to let in more or less light, making them ideal for rooms where you need to control the amount of natural light. To help you refresh your blinds and keep them looking new, follow this simple guide on how to clean vertical blinds. What to Know Before You Begin Lee, D.-S.; Kim, S.-J.; Cho, Y.-H.; Jo, J.-H. Experimental study for wind pressure loss rate through exterior venetian blind in cross ventilation. Energy Build. 2015, 107, 123–130. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] This style of shutter has become hugely popular over recent years, as more people are opting for shutters instead of blinds in their home. Tominaga, Y.; Mochida, A.; Yoshie, R.; Kataoka, H.; Nozu, T.; Yoshikawa, M.; Shirasawa, T. AIJ guidelines for practical applications of CFD to pedestrian wind environment around buildings. J. Wind Eng. Ind. Aerodyn. 2008, 96, 1749–1761. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]

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With the blind washing process complete, you’ll be left with clean, fresh blinds decorating your windows and doors. It’s one of those jobs that can often be forgotten, but once it’s done, you’ll notice the difference it makes in your home. Follow this simple guide every time you need to clean your blinds, and you can keep them sparkling and durable for longer. In the majority of instances, planning permission is not required to install an Outdoor Living Pod at the rear of a residential property, as these fall under permitted development rights. There are some exceptions however, including where your property is located in a conservation, green belt or AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty), your property is listed and where permitted development rights have been removed (usually in historic locations to protect the character of an area). Sun, Y.Y.; Wu, Y.P. Experimental measurement and numerical simulation of the thermal performance of a double glazing system with an interstitial Venetian blind. Build. Environ. 2016, 103, 111–122. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]