Reflective curtains help please

xxdeebeexx

Hi I have just bought a twin pack of reflective emergency blankets at poundland with the idea of making reflective curtains for the back of the house.
I'm not sure the best way of going about this.
Does the material/plastic need to be tight?
Does it need to be inside or outside?
can I just stick it up with sticky back velcro and take it down when I want?
There are lots of little creases in the plastic does this matter?
Should I back the plastic with something else?

I don't want blackout....just less heat..

TIA

Dx

Suzy_M

Purpose-made reflective foil curtains are sold in the USA. Because they are too light they are intended for inside use only and work best when hung completely flat.

The purpose made ones have a hem along one edge through which to thread a curtain wire. This is probably the best method as the curtains can be closed and opened without too much fannying around - the material is very light and 'floaty' and is a nuisance to put away neatly and without snagging.

To adapt the emergency foil blankets tape down one edge to make a hem and simply thread on to curtain wire.

Velcro would be too abrasive for the material you have and would eventually shred it.

The creases will drop out with the heat and gravity.

Hang shiny side out to deflect heat at this time of year and in winter shiny side in to reflect heat back in to the house.

xxdeebeexx

Suzy_M wrote: »

Purpose-made reflective foil curtains are sold in the USA. Because they are too light they are intended for inside use only and work best when hung completely flat.

The purpose made ones have a hem along one edge through which to thread a curtain wire. This is probably the best method as the curtains can be closed and opened without too much fannying around - the material is very light and 'floaty' and is a nuisance to put away neatly and without snagging.

To adapt the emergency foil blankets tape down one edge to make a hem and simply thread on to curtain wire.

Velcro would be too abrasive for the material you have and would eventually shred it.

The creases will drop out with the heat and gravity.

Hang shiny side out to deflect heat at this time of year and in winter shiny side in to reflect heat back in to the house.

Thank you so much for such a full and fantastic reply. I fitted them up using blue tac first thing and it seems to work really well. I will try your method.

Thanks again

Dx

keystone

You can buy roller blinds with reflective backs. Got one in the nipper's room where the window gets a serious amount of sun. Trim to the width of the window. Works a treat.

Cheers

xxdeebeexx

keystone wrote: »

You can buy roller blinds with reflective backs. Got one in the nipper's room where the window gets a serious amount of sun. Trim to the width of the window. Works a treat.

Cheers

Thanks, i needed something instant that didn't need too much fussing. In true MSE style I got the back of the house sorted for £1.

I will look into the blinds for a longer term solution. Where did you get yours from?

Thanks

Dx

keystone

Crikey - I've no idea. I'll have to ask management!!

Cheers