Urban Myth #1
Why do I need to line my curtain? – it doesn’t get the sun on that window!

Curtains with a quality sewn in lining can provide just as effective thermal insulation and energy efficiency as the pink bats in your roof. With insulation and energy efficiency very much on everybody’s mind, at Spring Crest Curtains and Blinds we only use Australasian-made thermal coated linings.

Latent heat loss from uncovered glass can be enormous and if your windows are not covered with an effective insulator you could be paying much more for your heating and cooling bills than you realize.

Our linings with the new Super Soft thermal coating will not only enhance the look and drape of your new curtains and blinds, but will also reduce the heat loss down to only 4%, reduce heat gain to 5% and reduce background noise by 34%.

You can also be assured that that our Super Soft thermal coated lining is soft to the touch as you would expect from a quality lining and 100% blockout in the 3-pass quality.

Choosing the right linings for a curtain can play a very important part in producing a quality end product. At Spring Crest Curtains and Blinds we use only quality linings from selected suppliers only.

Urban Myth #2
There is no difference between detachable linings and sewn in linings

A detachable lining sits behind the curtain, but on the same hook. A sewn in lining is stitched into the back of the curtain at the heading.

A sewn in lining gives a far superior look to your curtain, as it hugs the curtain fabric by following the same line as the pleats and folds the full length of the curtain –  giving the curtain body and shape.

A detachable lining is just that – and therefore hangs independently of the curtain, creating a shapeless looking curtain with little body. A curtain with a detachable lining will also not stack back neatly or as much off the window, compared to a curtain with sewn in lining.

Detachable linings are often quoted by some manufactures as they are cheaper to produce as less fabric is required. At Spring Crest Curtains and Blinds all our lined curtains are made with sewn in linings – ensuring our clients get the very best professional looking curtains, with no cost cutting tricks to fool our clients. Of course if you particularly want detachable linings we will make them – but not without first explaining the very different result!

 


Comments

Angela in Brisbane
24/02/2011 4:38pm

Oh how I wish I could install curtains to reduce my carbon footprint and reduce my power bills!

I am wondering if you have any solutions for renters? We have rented houses in many places and it seems regardless of the rent you pay, the window coverings are always inadequate.

Where we are now we have lovely huge windows and chic looking roller blinds, which look great but are totally useless for cutting out the morning sun and the heat throughout the day.

Do you have any suggestions?

Frustrated renter in Brisbane!

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Paul link
28/02/2011 9:37am

Angela that is an enquiry we often come across, and we have helped many renters in your situation with a quick and inexpensive solution. Most Landlords or owners do not want to spend any more than they have to on a rental property. Most simply do not think about the practical use of window coverings. And it usually comes back to bite them with higher repair costs.
Roller blinds whilst they are sleek and minimal are a flimsy covering compared to say a curtain. The thickness of the fabric cannot possibly compete when it comes to insulation and block out either.
Blinds are Ok for living areas, but definitely not bedrooms. The main issue with blinds is that of getting good light seal. Blinds leave gaps around the windows which lets a big halo of light in. No good for South East Queensland as the sun rises so early!
Curtains are a fair better option for bedrooms. There are many benefits including better light seal, ease of use and maintenance, insulation and they come in such a great range of stylish fabrics that you do not get in a blind.
Many people baulk at the cost of a curtain over a roller blind. But you do not have to spend a fortune. I would warn against buying readymade curtains. Whilst they are cheap they are designed to fit a so called standard window (of which there are none) , and most of the time they either don’t fit the window or end up looking like stiff cardboard. Ready made curtains also skimp of fullness, so the curtains often don’t quite meet in the middle – creating a light gap problem again!
Alternatively a custom made curtain is designed to fit the window and room perfectly. There is a great range of coated block out fabrics available in stunning colours to suit any décor.
To give you an example, take a window 2400 Wide X 2140 High:
A roller Blind in a nice fabric (not cheap and nasty) would cost around $470 including installation. A blockout curtain will be about $530. This is just an example and each situation is different. However as you can see there is only a difference of about $60 over all in this example.
We have found that often a landlord will at least partly contribute to decent window coverings in the bedrooms, a win - win situation for all as the tenant gets to sleep past sunrise, saves on power bills, and benefits from superior insulation. The landlord adds value to their investment, and saves on repair bills. And, the environment benefits too!

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perde link
14/04/2011 6:44pm

good article.

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