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Windows Are Your Biggest Heat Loss
Your windows are the weakest point in your home’s insulation. A single-pane glass window loses up to 10 times more heat than the same area of insulated wall. Even double-glazed windows lose significantly more heat than walls, ceilings, or floors.
In a climate like ours, with freezing winters and scorching summers, that heat transfer hits your energy bills hard. Your heater works overtime in winter. Your air conditioner battles the sun in summer. And you pay for it every quarter.
The good news? You don’t need to replace your windows to fix the problem. The right insulated blinds or curtains can dramatically reduce heat loss, block unwanted solar heat, and make your home more comfortable year-round. We make three types of insulated window covering, each designed for different situations.
Three Solutions
We make three types of insulated window covering, each designed for different situations and budgets.
Quick Comparison
The best insulating blind available. Double cell honeycomb offers the highest R-value. Also reduces outside noise significantly.
Blockout roller blind with headbox and side channels. Seals around the window frame to prevent draughts. Budget-friendly insulation upgrade.
Two layers trap an air gap for improved insulation. Covers the full window area including gaps above and beside the glass that blinds can miss.
How Much Can You Save?
The exact savings depend on your home, your windows, and which product you choose. Honeycomb blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by up to 49%. In a home where 30-40% of total heat loss happens through the glass, that’s a significant reduction in the energy your heater or air conditioner needs.
Insulated roller blinds with side channels reduce heat loss by approximately 30%. Double curtains reduce heat transfer and also eliminate draughts around window edges when hung ceiling-to-floor.
The upfront cost of insulated window coverings is typically recovered within 3-5 years through lower energy bills. After that, the savings continue for the life of the product. All Watson insulated blinds and curtains come with a lifetime product warranty.
How Insulation Works
Pick a time that works for you. One of our insulation specialists will visit your home to assess your windows, measure up, and bring fabric samples. No cost. No obligation.
We'll recommend the right insulated window covering for each room based on your windows, your budget, and your comfort goals. You'll get a clear quote on the spot. Plus up to 25% off your order.
Your order is custom made in our own factory. When it's ready, our installation team fits everything perfectly. You start saving from day one.
Performance Claims
Over 30% of a home’s total heat loss happens through the windows. Insulated window coverings target your home’s biggest weak point for comfort and savings.
Independent testing shows honeycomb blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by up to 49%, more than any other blind type.
The upfront cost of insulated window coverings is typically recovered within 3-5 years through lower energy bills.
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Your Questions Answered
Honeycomb blinds (also called cellular blinds) are the best insulating blind available, they can reduce heat loss through windows by up to 49%. Double cell honeycomb blinds offer the highest R-value. Insulated roller blinds with a headbox and side channels are the next best option.
Yes. Independent testing shows that honeycomb blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by up to 49%. Insulated roller blinds reduce it by approximately 30%. Over 30% of a home’s total heat loss occurs through windows, so proper insulated window coverings make a measurable difference to both comfort and energy bills.
Custom insulated blinds start from $250 per window for insulated roller blinds with side channels and from $500 for honeycomb blinds. A double curtain pair sits higher again. The exact price depends on window size, fabric, and configuration. Book a free consultation for an accurate quote.
Yes. Honeycomb blinds significantly outperform standard roller blinds. However, insulated roller blinds with a headbox and side channels close the gap considerably, offering up to 30% heat loss reduction versus 49% for honeycomb.
Yes. Insulated blinds work both ways. In winter, they keep warm air inside. In summer, they block solar heat from entering through the glass. The insulation effect works year-round.
In most cases, yes. The upfront cost is typically recovered within 3-5 years through lower energy bills. Insulated blinds also improve comfort and reduce noise, both hard to put a dollar figure on.
The R-value varies by cell type. Double cell honeycomb blinds have the highest R-value in our range. Single cell 20mm blinds offer good insulation, while 10mm cells provide lighter thermal protection. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation.
Insulated blinds are window coverings designed to reduce heat transfer through your windows. They come in several types, including honeycomb (cellular) blinds, insulated roller blinds with side channels, and thermal-backed fabrics. Honeycomb blinds reduce heat loss by up to 49%. Insulated roller blinds reduce it by approximately 30%. Over 30% of a home’s total heat loss occurs through windows, so proper insulated window coverings make a measurable difference to both comfort and energy bills.
Yes. Insulated blinds create a barrier that slows heat escaping through your windows. Honeycomb blinds are the most effective, reducing heat loss by up to 49%. Even standard blockout roller blinds provide moderate insulation. The key is covering your windows properly and minimising gaps around the edges where warm air can escape.
Thermal backed roller blinds are roller blinds with a reflective or insulating backing applied to the fabric. This backing reflects heat back into the room in winter and blocks solar heat in summer. For even better performance, pair thermal backed fabric with a headbox and side channels to seal the edges.
Yes. Heavy blockout curtains provide meaningful insulation, especially when hung from ceiling to floor so they cover the full window area including gaps above and beside the glass. Layering a blockout curtain over a sheer curtain (double curtains) improves insulation further by creating a pocket of still air between the two layers.
They’re the same product. “Honeycomb blinds” and “cellular blinds” are two names for the same type of insulated window blind. They’re also sometimes called cellular shades, waffle blinds, or accordion blinds.
Yes. Honeycomb blinds in particular are effective at dampening outside noise. The same cell structure that traps air for insulation also absorbs sound vibrations. Double curtains also reduce noise due to the fabric mass covering the window. If noise reduction is a priority, honeycomb blinds are the best option.
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Watson Blinds offers a complete range of insulated blinds and curtains designed to reduce heat loss through your windows by up to 49%. Our thermal window coverings include honeycomb blinds (cellular blinds), insulated roller blinds with headbox and side channels, and double curtain systems (blockout + sheer). Every product is custom measured, manufactured in our own local factory, and professionally installed with a lifetime warranty. Reduce your energy bills and improve your home’s comfort year-round. Visit our showrooms in Canberra (Fyshwick), Batemans Bay, Nowra, or Wagga Wagga, or book a free in-home insulation consultation today.
