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Types of Conservatory Blinds

dgscribe | Jun 12, 2010 |

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One of the requirements you will have after having your new conservatory installed is to get some blinds up to cover the windows. Although a conservatory is a wonderful sun trap on cool, sunny winter mornings, it is also a room where heat can rapidly escape when it's cold and where heat can just as rapidly enter when it's hot. The key to controlling the temperature in the whole house lies in covering the windows on the wall and on the roof.

There are a number of different types of conservatory blinds that will give you different types of protection on your windows. The following are just a few of the choices available to you.

Pleated conservatory blinds are the type of blinds that are ideal for use on the conservatory roof. They roll up like a fan and provide you with a modern appearance in the conservatory. These are the sort of conservatory blinds that are perfect for ensuring the fit is 100 per cent covering the windows. They can be opened and closed with the use of wire guides ensuring that their shape is maintained.

Pinoleum blinds are the traditional conservatory blinds that were used in France. Pinoleum blinds consist of narrow wooden strips that create a dappled sunlight cutting the worst of the heat that enters the room.

Solar conservatory blinds are the kind of blinds that you would want to use to ensure you get complete UV protection. This is done thank to the UV reflective fabric that is used in the construction of the blinds.

Roller conservatory blinds are a handy way to set the blinds up. These blinds open and closed by rolling up or down from the top of the window and are invariably operated by a cord hung at the side. They are only really effective for use on the walls of the conservatory with the ceiling better served by using a different type of blind such as the pleated blinds.

There is no real rule when it comes to the conservatory blinds that you use. They look just as effective when different styles are combined for different parts of the conservatory. Because you are also covering the roof as well as the walls, the circumstances are a little unusual and so are the methods required to ensure there is no sagging due to gravitational forces.

Whatever conservatory blinds you choose, ensure that they are installed by a licensed professional. The installation of conservatory blinds is an important part of their effectiveness and they can be prone to mistakes. These mistakes result in unsightly gaps, sagging blinds and blinds that don't fit flush with the edges of the window frames. This kind of attention to detail is an important part of a successful home design.