New colours boost slimline integral blind’s appeal

  • Posted On - 01/07/2025
  • Posted By - Glass Times Web

Morley Glass has introduced six new colours for its exclusive ScreenLine SL16 slim integral blind system.

According to Morley Glass, the SL16 is becoming an increasingly popular product in its Uni-Blinds range of bespoke integral blinds, which are all manufactured using world-class ScreenLine systems, given its suitability for retrofit projects.

This is primarily due to its Venetian blind slats being 2mm narrower than the slats used in standard ScreenLine systems, which means the SL16 can be used to create IGUs with an overall thickness of 24mm in a 4-16-4mm configuration.

IGUs with a 24mm width are commonly found in older windows and doors which may still be in excellent condition and not yet ready for replacement, but their frames may never originally have been designed to accommodate the standard 28mm IGUs typically installed nowadays to comply with current Building Regulations.

The first of the six new SL16 colours – agate grey (S120) – debuted at the 2025 FIT Show, and is joined by beige (S125), grey (S155), metallic silver (S156), anthracite (S159) and black (B160). The three original SL16 colour options complete the range – white (S102), cream (S149) and silver (S157).

In addition to the retrofit market potential, SL16 continues to be an ideal option for vertically sliding sash (VS) windows, and it can be used for 28mm IGUs where a higher security performance is sought.

Ian Short, Managing Director of Morley Glass, said: “The SL16 is a system with enormous potential for two key reasons.

“Firstly, for many homeowners who want to upgrade their existing windows and doors with integral blinds, they will only be able to retrofit using a 24mm IGU. So, SL16 makes replacing the IGU with an integral blind without having to replace the frame totally feasible. Perfect for those who choose to improve rather than move.

“Secondly, the SL16 fits inside the cavity of a 28mm IGU with an enhanced security specification that complies with the requirements of Secured by Design and Part Q. Such IGUs feature a pane of 6.8mm, P1A laminated glass, which is compatible with SL16 when the 28mm unit is made to a 6.8-16-4mm configuration.

“That’s a really appealing proposition to cost-conscious housebuilders and developers, as it gives them the ability to include integral blinds within their new build homes without having to jump up to 32mm IGUs.”