Why do I need blinds if the conservatory has solar glazing?

We have been fitting conservatory blinds to solar glazed conservatories since they started becoming popular and many of the pictures on this web site are conservatories with solar glazing.

Glazing technology has greatly advanced in recent years, and you can now buy glass roofs that are more efficient at keeping in heat and reducing solar gain. However, any type of glass (even expensive solar glass) is still an inefficient material compared to the rest of your home.

Conservatory blinds improve the thermal resistance of any glass or polycarbonate roof.

You may have been told that this improved technology means that you "don't need blinds" - unfortunately you will find that such comments are not normally made in writing and are somewhat misleading.

Genuine conservatory blinds help to maintain a more balanced temperature, day or night, rain or shine, irrespective of your roof type. Blinds also provide privacy, help to block out an unattractive view, offer UV protection, reduce glare and create a more welcoming atmosphere.

Highly reflective fabrics are NOT advised for tinted or solar glazed roofs. The quality of fabric is also important to help retain a relatively high degree of natural light (otherwise it will be very dark) which precludes cheap low-tech fabrics.

Conservatory Blinds Ltd are one of only a few conservatory blinds specialists who not only have suitable fabrics to improve insulation, but have the experience to know when and where they are best suited - especially when dealing with solar glazing.

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