Preparing for winter II

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Jolaaled wrote: »

Oh no!! Do you know what they would recommend for a bathroom..may be a roller blind????some sort of plasticised fabric???
I really want something that is insulating if possible.

thanks!

I have a roller blind in my bathroom. The fabric is treated with something & i've had no problems.
Any reputable blind company will advise you.

ifonlyitwaseasier

thank you Aless cheated and used jiffy pack this morning, but nomnomnomnom now i need no lunch!

had a fleecy jacket on yesterday evening as it definitely felt colder, then again for all but about 2 nights i've had the full 15 tog duvet on this year

Confuzzled

Red_Doe wrote: »

If you have space, an old defunct chest freezer or fridge laid on it's back are great for storing dried goods. I used to use the chest freezer for storing my hen's grain in, they are definately rat proof.

good idea, i'm sure one could be had off freecycle or even going to the local tip if there isn't one in the house already. i used to use an old non working fridge for storing my pots and pans and extra counter space in an old rented house!

Jolaaled

pollys wrote: »

I have 2 small windows in the bathroom and ended up having roller blinds made by a local company. They are showerproof, been in there for 9 years and although looking a bit tired now they are mould free. Might be worth looking in to.

Pollys x

THANK YOU for all your suggestions...it's great on this forum!!
Can I ask...is it possible to use thermal insulated fabrics on roller blinds??

Will they be too 'bulky' to operate smoothly??
I'm also wondering if I can make a Roman Blind using oil-type cloth, but not sure about the insulation!!

THANKS EVERYPONE

tugrin

Would I be right in thinking that a wooden venetian blind would be insulating on the grounds that it is a bit like an old fashioned shutter? They could be wiped down easily if they got mouldy but Im sure you give them a light spray/wipe with an anti-mould thingy (milton???). Im thinking of gettin a wooden blind for the kitchen but maybe my logic is faulty....
Question please - my single storey bathroom extension has no roof access - any ideas how I could get at least some insulation overhead - maybe on the ceiling? Or is this just another one of my lonytunes ideas?

CH27

tugrin wrote: »

Would I be right in thinking that a wooden venetian blind would be insulating on the grounds that it is a bit like an old fashioned shutter? They could be wiped down easily if they got mouldy but Im sure you give them a light spray/wipe with an anti-mould thingy (milton???). Im thinking of gettin a wooden blind for the kitchen but maybe my logic is faulty....
Question please - my single storey bathroom extension has no roof access - any ideas how I could get at least some insulation overhead - maybe on the ceiling? Or is this just another one of my lonytunes ideas?

You could get a false ceiling put in & insulate between the two ceilings but I imagine that may be expensive.

annie123

Jolaaled wrote: »

Hi All

Just need some advice please!
I want to make a small thermal insulated Roman Blind for my bathroom. The room is small and gets mighty steamy after the shower has been used, and I'm worried that any fabric will go mouldy pretty quick.

Does anyone have any recommendations/ideas for the best fabrics to use (for outer layer and for the thermal insulation) in these conditions?

THANKS EVERYONE!

I have an IKEA blind in mine
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80130663#/30049514/
works well, it's thick and been there for years with no mould.

If you want to make one there might be something useful on my post on making insulated blinds
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=44829454&postcount=4067

For extra insulation you could add bubble wrap to the glass or make a bubble wrap blind.
hth

annie123

tugrin wrote: »

Question please - my single storey bathroom extension has no roof access - any ideas how I could get at least some insulation overhead - maybe on the ceiling? Or is this just another one of my lonytunes ideas?

http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/219990
add lining paper over and paint.

B and q do one which is bubble wrap with space blanket glued on it but at £18 pr it's a lot dearer.

Rainy-Days

tugrin wrote: »

Would I be right in thinking that a wooden venetian blind would be insulating on the grounds that it is a bit like an old fashioned shutter? They could be wiped down easily if they got mouldy but Im sure you give them a light spray/wipe with an anti-mould thingy (milton???). Im thinking of gettin a wooden blind for the kitchen but maybe my logic is faulty....
Question please - my single storey bathroom extension has no roof access - any ideas how I could get at least some insulation overhead - maybe on the ceiling? Or is this just another one of my lonytunes ideas?

We have wooden blinds in both the kitchen and bathrooms and they are easily wiped down with me using those Mr Sheen disposable wipes which do a really good job. Wood is actually a warmer product than metal. Metal by definition is a dense material and so holds the cold to a greater degree. I can't say hand on heart the wooden blinds have reduced heat loss because I don't know but they work for us!

Justamum

sparrer wrote: »

No chance mummytoo, my heating goes on at end of Oct and off at end off March. Brought up with and married into the forces and that's the way it's always been done. Us old 'uns are tough

I try to keep our heating off until November and turn it off before March if possible. You don't have to be old to be tough!