The UK is a heating nation, spending more to keep our buildings warm, than cool Effective use of blinds and shutters can help to maximise solar gain and preserve wanted heat thereby reducing heating costs. The Problem Glazing is typically…
What the best dressed windows are wearing. An attractive alternative to blinds and curtains, shutters are becoming an ever more popular way to enhance living spaces. There are many reasons why, and it's much more than just looks. They appeal…
As the UK melts under the hottest day ever in July (Wednesday 1st July), Chris Evans urged his listeners on Radio 2 to close window coverings in their homes to stop them over-heating. It's a simple and sensible precaution particularly…
Energy Saving Recent research conducted by Citizens Advice shows that on average energy costs have increased by 37{81270f7af5241d33771d91adce249e99bdf68d22a16426268a73d2c6dde5db75} over the last three years That's three times higher than the rate of inflation and eight times higher than earnings increases over…
As winter approaches and the temperatures fall even lower, what might your obligations as an employer be regarding workplace temperatures. Regulation 7 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations states: "During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces…
Window blind and curtain continuous loop cords and chains can pose a danger of strangulation to young children. Marla Custom Blinds are proud to be members of the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA) and fully support the Make It…