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Largest Range of Hobart Honeycomb blinds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Honeycomb blinds, also known as cellular shades, are great for keeping the summer heat out as we head into the spring weather. They work by trapping air within their honeycomb-shaped cells, creating an insulating layer between your windows and your room. This insulation helps to reduce heat transfer, keeping your space cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.  We have the largest range of honeycomb fabrics in the Tasmania. With over 600+ individual colour and fabric combinations.

Here are a few tips for maximizing their effectiveness:

  1. Choose the Right Cellular Shade: Honeycomb blinds come in a variety of cell sizes and fabric types, a shade with a higher R-value (a measure of thermal resistance) for better insulation. Some models also have reflective or UV-blocking coatings for added protection against heat.  The smaller the cell size and the translucently of fabric will have a lower R-value while the larger or double/cell in cell will have a higher R-value.
  2. Cell Sizes:  Cell sizes and fabric options are as follows;
    • 16mm, translucent & blockout
    • 20mm, translucent & blockout
    • 25mm/26mm, sun mesh, translucent, woven  & blockout
    • 38mm Single and 38mm Cell in Cell or Double, sun mesh, translucent, woven & blockout.
    • 45mm, translucent, woven & blockout
    • 62mm , translucent & blockout
  3. Install Properly: Make sure the blinds are installed snugly and cover the entire window. Gaps around the edges can let in heat.  You can also frame honeycomb blinds so a total blockout honeycomb blinds.
  4. Close Them During Peak Heat: Keep the blinds closed during the hottest part of the day to block out the sun’s rays and reduce heat gain.
  5. Combine with Other Window Treatments: Layering with curtains or drapes can provide additional insulation and block out more light.  With our new woven fabrics which have a sheer linen look, match some of sheer linen curtain fabrics.
  6. Consider Top-Down/Bottom-Up Options: These styles allow you to control light and heat more flexibly, as you can open the top portion while keeping the bottom covered.
  7. Control Types: Motorised honeycombs are are great option available in both a DC and 240v solution, we also offer cordless, topdown/bottom up, chain or continuous loop, and final tension honeycomb blind
  8. Sizes of Honeycomb Blinds: The minimum width is 250mm wide, however we have the ability with most fabrics to go to 3000mm wide our largest width honeycomb can be 5000m wide.

By using honeycomb blinds effectively, you can enjoy a cooler indoor environment and reduce the load on your air conditioning system.

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Hobart Honeycomb Blinds – Ready for winter

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Choosing the Perfect Honeycomb Blind

Honeycomb blinds make a great option for your window coverings in Hobart.  While curtains still offer the highest thermal insulation, they often obscure the Hobart views, The first decision when choosing your honeycomb blind is what size fabric cell to your require, each cell size offers different levels of heat retention or reflection, depending on your requirements and available space. The industry likes to confuse the consumer a little bit as different companies measure different areas to determine what you are looking at.  At Taylor and Stirling we have one of the largest range of Honeycomb blinds in Hobart, Our range includes fabrics from USA, Europe, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, so depending on your budget, window size or colour requirements we have a honeycomb solution for your home.

Fabric Cell Size

  • 25mm Single (or 10mm)
  • 38mm Single or 38mm Double (or 20mm)
  • 45mm Single or 45mm Double
  • 62mm Single or 62mm Double

UV Blockage by Fabric Type

Room darkening (block out ) fabrics offer homeowners the ability to significantly block out the sunlight reducing up to 100% UV light. While light filtering fabrics have a range of UV transmission and can create softer lighting for any room in the home. With sheers, block as little as 49.9% of UV light offering a screened view of the streetscape and a degree daylight privacy.

Sheer: 49.9% – 71.5% UV Blockage
Light Filtering: 88% – 97% UV Blockage
Room Darkening: 100% UV Blockage

Insulation (rvalue) by Fabric Type

Utilising unique construction and advanced materials, honeycomb or cellar blinds provide superior insulation. Experience different fabric & cell technologies that will make you feel more comfortable and reduce your home’s energy costs  in winter and summer. Windows represent gateways through which surprising amounts of energy for heating and cooling the room can be lost. The pockets or cells in honeycomb blinds offer a unique layer of insulation, for substantial energy savings and protection against energy loss. Our extensive range of honeycomb shades can significantly protect your home from circulation of indoor and outside air which causes energy loss – to create a more comfortable living environment year-round, while helping you leave a smaller carbon footprint.

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Lift Systems

Select from a range of innovative shade systems featuring improved hardware and lift technology. There’s a perfect shade system for no matter what your lifestyle has in store.  The style include;

  • Corded – most common format
    • Top Down
    • Top Down/Bottom Up
    • Corded Day Night
  • Cordless, which is operated by a spring system,
    • Smart Rise – simple drop system with release
    • Cordless – TopDown – Bottom Up
    • Cordless – Day/Night
  • Continuous Cord or Chain,
    • Similar to standard roller blind,
    • CordLoop Smart Release
    • CordLoop Top Down
  • Motorised
    • 240V
    • 12V & 12V
  • Vertical
    • Honeycomb for Sliding Doors

Blinds for uPVC widows Hobart

We are the only local manufacture of blinds for uPVC windows and door or also called tilt and turn windows and doors.  So if you are looking for window furnishings for tilt and turn windows call in and discuss your needs with the experts in window coverings for uPVC window. We have a range of honeycomb or pleated blinds for uPVC windows.  The perfect fit blind system fits the windows structure without penetrating the uPVC window.  It is the only system that available for tilt and turn windows that moves with the window, which is especailly important when the window is tilted unlike traditional window furnishings.  So if you need blinds for uPVC windows call in and discuss a solution for your windows

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We now offer services to Southern Tasmania in particular Huon and Channel area covering:

  • Hobart
  • West Hobart
  • South Hobart
  • North Hobart
  • Bellerive
  • Bruny Island,
  • Huonville,
  • Margate,
  • Kingston,
  • Cygnet
  • Kettering
  • Oyster Cove
  • Judbury
  • Snug
  • Blackmans Bay
  • Dover
  • Geeveston,
  • Garden Island
  • South Port
  • Woodbridge
  • Kettering

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Somfy and Zigbee 3.0 Certified

Both our Ballarat and Hobart Store are now certified to install Somfy Zigbee 3.0 Motors. Somfy and Zigbee 3.0 are both important components in the smart home ecosystem, though they serve different purposes.

Somfy is a company that specializes in home automation, particularly for window coverings (like blinds, curtains and shades), awnings, and other types of shading solutions. They offer a range of products that can be controlled remotely, often integrating with various smart home systems.

Zigbee 3.0 is a wireless communication protocol designed for low-power, low-data-rate applications. It’s commonly used in smart home devices for things like lighting, security, and climate control. Zigbee 3.0 is known for its reliability, interoperability, and efficient power usage, making it suitable for battery-operated devices.

Here’s how they interact:

  1. Integration: Some of Somfy’s products can integrate with Zigbee 3.0 networks. This means you can control Somfy devices via Zigbee hubs or controllers that support this protocol. For example, you might be able to use a Zigbee-compatible smart home hub to control Somfy motorized blinds.
  2. Interoperability: Zigbee 3.0 is designed to ensure that devices from different manufacturers can work together. If you have a Zigbee-based smart home system, adding Somfy devices that support Zigbee can expand your home automation options and improve convenience.
  3. Home Automation: With both Somfy and Zigbee 3.0, you can create more complex automation scenarios. For example, you might set up a routine where your blinds automatically adjust based on the time of day or in response to a security alert, using Zigbee sensors and controllers.

If you’re considering adding Somfy products to a Zigbee 3.0 network, make sure to check out the motor compatibility and whether you need additional hubs or bridges to make everything work seamlessly.  We can help out with your design at www.taylorandstirling.com.au

Somfy Zigbee 3.0 2024

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Triangle Windows – What blinds are available

Blinds for triangular windows can be a bit trickier to find and install compared to standard rectangular windows, but there are several options available:

1. Custom Cellular (Honeycomb) Shades

  • Cellular shades can be custom-made to fit triangular windows. These shades provide good insulation and come in various configurations.

2. Roller Blinds 

  • For triangular windows, we can only offer bottom up configuration for equilateral triangles.

3. Vertical Blinds

  • Although vertical blinds are traditionally used for wide windows, they can be adapted for triangular shapes. The slats can be custom cut to fit the window, though this is less common and might not be ideal for every type of triangle.

4. Plantation Shutters for triangle windows

  • Custom Shutters: Plantation or custom shutters can be made to fit triangular windows. These offer a classic look and good light control. They are usually custom-built to the exact shape and dimensions of your window.

5. Window Film

  • If you’re not looking for traditional blinds, frosted or tinted window films can be applied to triangular windows. These can provide privacy and reduce glare without the need for physical blinds, these can be controlled electronically to go from opaque to clear.

 

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Size and Control types of Honeycomb Blinds

Honeycomb blinds, also known as cellular shades, come in various cell sizes, and cell configurations, the choice you make can affect both the appearance and performance of the blinds. The most common cell sizes are:

  1. 16mm Cells: This is smallest cell size available and primary used for tight fitting spaces or minimalist look.
  2. 20mm Cells: Similar to 16mm cell but slightly larger with better insulation
  3. 25mmh Cells: This is a standard size that balances insulation, light control, and a sleek appearance. It’s often chosen for its versatility and efficiency
  4. 38mm Cells: These are a bit larger and can offer slightly better insulation than the 25mm cells. They’re also popular for their modern look and effective light filtration.
  5. 45mm Cells: These larger cells can provide enhanced insulation, making them ideal for energy efficiency. They also offer a fuller appearance and can be a good choice for larger windows.
  6. 62mm Cells: This size provides the most insulation and is often used in situations where maximum energy efficiency is a priority. They also give a more substantial, textured look to the blinds.

The choice of cell size can impact not just energy efficiency but also the overall aesthetic of the blinds. Larger cells tend to look more substantial and provide more insulation, while smaller cells can give a more refined, sleek appearance.

Honeycomb blinds come in a range of widths to accommodate various window sizes. The available widths can vary by manufacturer and product line, but typical options include:

  1. Standard Widths: Many honeycomb blinds come in standard widths ranging from 600mm to 1800mm. These sizes are designed to fit most common window dimensions.
  2. Custom Honeycomb Widths: For windows that fall outside standard sizes, we offer custom sizings. You can order honeycomb blinds to fit specific measurements, including widths as narrow as 280mm  or as wide as 3000mm.
  3. Wide Honeycomb Blinds: We offer extra-wide honeycomb blinds that can cover very large windows or sliding doors. These can be upto 5000mm wide, at these widths motorisation is a sensible option.

When measuring for honeycomb blinds, it’s important to get accurate measurements of both the width and height of your window to ensure a proper fit. Additionally, consider whether you want the blinds to mount inside or outside the window frame, as this can affect the final dimensions and fit.

Honeycomb blinds come with various control options to suit different preferences and needs. Here are some common types:

1. Corded Controls

  • Standard Cord Lift: A traditional method where a cord is pulled to raise or lower the blinds. These are straightforward but can sometimes pose a safety risk for children and pets.
  • Cord Tilt: Used for adjusting the angle of the blinds or the amount of light entering the room. It’s often paired with the cord lift system.

2. Cordless Controls

  • Push-Pull (Spring-Loaded): These blinds are operated by pushing or pulling the bottom rail. This system is often considered safer for households with children and pets.
  • Top-Down/Bottom-Up: Allows for the blinds to be adjusted from the top or bottom, giving more flexibility in light control and privacy. Cordless versions use a spring mechanism or a similar system to adjust the height.

3. Motorized Controls

  • Remote Control: These blinds can be raised or lowered using a remote control. This option is convenient for hard-to-reach windows and offers a modern touch.
  • Smart Home Integration: Motorized blinds can be integrated with smart home systems and controlled via smartphone apps or voice commands (e.g., through platforms like Google Home or Amazon Alexa).
  • Automated Timers: Some motorized blinds can be programmed to open or close at specific times of day, providing added convenience and energy efficiency.

4. Top-Down/Bottom-Up

  • Corded or Cordless: This option allows you to adjust the blinds from both the top and the bottom. It provides excellent flexibility for light control and privacy. Top-down/bottom-up systems can be either corded or cordless.

5. Continuous Loop Cord

  • Chain-Controlled: This system uses a continuous loop chain or cord to operate the blinds. The chain moves smoothly, allowing for precise adjustments of the blinds’ height.  They can also be offered with Smart Drop function.

6. Tension Cord

  • Tension-Controlled: This system uses a tension system with a top and bottom mount, the blind moves up and down between the mounting points .

When selecting a control type, consider the ease of use, safety features, and how it fits with your lifestyle and home automation preferences. Each type has its own advantages and can be chosen based on specific needs and convenience.

For more information visit us at www.taylorandstirling.com.au

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Mixing Roller Blinds and Roman Blinds

Yes, you can mix roller blinds and Roman blinds on the same window, but there are some considerations to keep in mind to ensure a cohesive and functional setup:

Benefits of Mixing Roller and Roman Blinds

  1. Layered Look: Combining different types of blinds can create a layered look, adding depth and visual interest to your window treatment. For example, you might use Roman blinds for a stylish, draped effect and add roller blinds for practical light control or privacy.
  2. Functional Versatility: Each type of blind serves different purposes. Roller blinds can be used for easy light control and minimalistic design, while Roman blinds offer a more decorative and textured appearance. Using both can provide a balance of functionality and aesthetics.
  3. Enhanced Control: By using both types, you can have more control over light, privacy, and insulation. For example, you might use the roller blinds for daytime light control and the Roman blinds for added privacy at night.

How to Combine Them

  1. Layering: Install one type of blind behind or in front of the other. For example, you could place the Roman blinds as the primary window covering and then add roller blinds for additional light control or privacy. Alternatively, you can install the roller blinds inside the window frame and the Roman blinds outside the frame for a layered effect.
  2. Design Harmony: Ensure that the styles, colors, and patterns complement each other. If the Roman blinds have a pattern or texture, choose roller blinds in a solid color or a pattern that harmonizes with the Roman blinds.
  3. Mounting: Consider the mounting options. Roller blinds are usually mounted inside the window frame, while Roman blinds can be mounted inside or outside the frame. Ensure that the installation doesn’t obstruct the operation of either type of blind.  Here we have a sunscreen mounted to the inside of a window and the roman mounted to the external face of the window.  We prefer with romans to make sure when the Roman Blind is open there is no loss of window.  Here we have mounted both romans 300mm above and they are in the same visual sight line.
  4. Measurement and Installation: Accurate measurements are crucial. Ensure that both types of blinds fit the window frame properly and that one does not interfere with the operation of the other.

Practical Considerations

  • Ease of Use: Consider how you will operate both types of blinds. Ensure that the mechanisms for each type are accessible and easy to use.  In the case of the roller blind we have used a chain free system called Zero Gravity
  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Mixing different types of blinds might require different cleaning methods. Be aware of the maintenance needs for each type.

Combining roller blinds and Roman blinds can be a stylish and functional solution, offering both practical benefits and aesthetic appeal. Just make sure to plan the design and installation carefully to achieve the best results.  For full details visit us at www.taylorandstirling.com.au

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Bonded Roller blinds

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Bonded roller blinds are a type of window covering designed to provide a sleek, contemporary look while enhancing functionality. Here’s a breakdown of what bonded roller blinds are and their key features:

What Are Bonded Roller Blinds?

Bonded Roller Blinds: These are roller blinds where the fabric has been “bonded” or fused to a backing material, often using a specialized adhesive or bonding process. This bonding creates a single, cohesive layer of material that offers various benefits compared to traditional roller blinds.

Key Features and Benefits

  1. Smooth and Modern Aesthetic: The bonding process creates a smooth, seamless look without visible seams or stitching, which gives the blinds a clean and modern appearance.
  2. Durability: Bonded roller blinds are often more durable than traditional roller blinds. The bonding process can enhance the fabric’s resistance to wear and tear, making them a long-lasting option.
  3. Enhanced Light Control: Depending on the fabric used and the bonding technique, these blinds can offer improved light control and light-blocking properties. They can be particularly effective in achieving a high level of opacity.
  4. Easy Maintenance: The bonded fabric can be easier to clean and maintain because the bonding process can help to prevent fraying or unraveling of the fabric edges.
  5. Customizable: Bonded roller blinds come in various materials and finishes, allowing for customization in terms of color, texture, and light-filtering properties. This makes them versatile for different decor styles and functional needs.
  6. Thermal and Acoustic Properties: Some bonded roller blinds are designed with thermal or acoustic enhancements. The bonding can help to increase the insulation properties, keeping rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter, as well as reducing noise levels.

Applications

  • Residential: Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and other areas where a sleek appearance and effective light control are desired.  A great choice for heritage style home in Ballarat or Hobart
  • Commercial: Suitable for offices and commercial spaces where durability, ease of maintenance, and a modern look are important.

Overall, bonded roller blinds are a stylish and functional choice for those looking for a high-quality window covering that combines aesthetics with practical benefits.  Full details at www.taylorandstirling.com

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Day Night Honeycombs or Dual Honey Combs

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The terms “day-night honeycombs” and “dual honeycombs” are often used in the context of window treatments and blinds, particularly those that feature honeycomb or cellular designs. Here’s a breakdown of each:

Day-Night Honeycombs

  • Design: These blinds have a versatile design that incorporates two types of fabrics or cell structures in one unit.
  • Function: They offer a combination of sheer and opaque materials. Typically, one layer is designed for light filtration (sheer) and the other for privacy and light blocking (opaque).  See image
  • Use: The idea is to provide the benefits of both styles in a single blind, allowing users to adjust the level of light and privacy based on their needs throughout the day. For example, you can have the sheer layer down during the day to let in natural light while keeping the opaque layer up for privacy at night.

Dual Honeycombs

  • Design: Dual honeycombs refer to blinds that have two separate layers of honeycomb cells, creating a more insulated and energy-efficient product. Similar in function to that of dual roller blinds.
  • Function: This design enhances thermal insulation and soundproofing compared to single-layer honeycomb blinds. The double layer of cells traps air and provides better insulation against heat and cold.  In the case of dual honeycombs the headbox is wider and both blinds operate independently of each other.
  • Use: These are particularly useful for improving energy efficiency in a home, as they help maintain a stable indoor temperature by reducing heat loss in winter and keeping the heat out in summer.  It provided more flexibility than day/night honeycombs in that both blinds are in the one headbox and can both be lowered increasign the thermal effeciecnies of your honeycomb blinds.

Summary

  • Day-Night Honeycombs: Focus on providing adjustable light control and privacy by combining sheer and opaque layers.
  • Dual Honeycombs: Emphasize improved insulation and energy efficiency with a design that incorporates two layers of honeycomb cells.

Both types offer specific benefits, so the choice between them would depend on whether your priority is light control and privacy or energy efficiency and insulation.

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Outdoor Blinds for Issy Bar at Bruny Island

We have just installed some outdoor blinds at Issy’s Bar Bruny Island.  The Izzy Bar is a chilled out expression of how the locals live, grow, harvest, ferment, pickle, eat and drink on Bruny Island. Resident artisan bakers cook with fire in the woodfired oven, creating wild ferment sourdough pizzas, flatbreads and marinated delights. The onsite orchard and herb gardens guide the menu, and neighbours deliver produce by bicycle – goat curd, gin and apple schnapps. The Izzy Bar overlooks Isthmus Bay, The Neck, and is a little hidden gem. The blinds are both a Ziptrack system and lock down patio outdoor blind. The mesh fabric will provide some privacy to guest on the inside while not reducing views from outside.

Full details of our outdoor blind solutions and other outdoor products at our website Taylor and Stirling

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Our Latest Louvered Roof

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our latest Louvered Roof Project, this is our Series 220, with in blade LED lighting. The sereis 220 has smaller blade profile, than our 300 series, but comes with intergrated guttering and hidden wiring.  We will shortly install three ZipScreen blinds that will infill the weathered sides. We have done this system in a two tone colour, blades in white and sides in Anthracite.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids=”23856,23859,23794,23860,23861″][/vc_column][/vc_row]