The best way to keep the sun out of your new room is to install a set of Conservatory Roof Blinds. Also known as an awning, a roof blind can help to keep the place cool on even the hottest days, and they’ll keep out UV glare, leaving you able to use your conservatory all day long.
Traditionally, roof blinds are pleated fabric, and are attached to the roof frame. The best are clipped on, which allows you to remove them easily on days when sunlight is at a premium.
Other people prefer flat blinds in their conservatories, and roller blinds may be a more suitable choice. Depending on your budget, a wide variety of roller blinds is available, with either manual or remote operation.
Roman and Pinoleum blinds are also popular choices, and should be available from any good conservatory supplier. You can find more information about these by checking out some of the other articles on this site.
Recently though, a number of new alternatives have come onto the market.
Solar inserts are a great, cost effective new invention that not only keep your conservatory cool in summer, but retain warmth through the winter. The reduced glare also means that your conservatory furniture won’t fade, and will last much longer. Solar inserts work best in polycarbonate conservatory roofs – they come as inserts that can be easily slid into roof cavities. We recommend Tec-Sun Solar Inserts or Polycool Solar Control as good, low cost, low maintenance choices.
Exterior roof blinds are another popular option. Sitting outside and on top of your conservatory (in much the same way as a porch awning sits over a door) they do more to keep out the heat, as they sit between the sun and the glass, stopping the glass from heating up in the first place. Awnings of this type are usually made of a durable, weatherproof fabric, and you can open or retract them either manually or remotely. Pretty much maintenance free, these binds can usually be professionally installed within a day.
The final option is to do away with blinds and inserts altogether, and install an polycarbonate roof. These are usually built into your conservatory at purchase, but can often be added at a later date – either installed by a professional, or by buying a DIY installation kit. Polycarbonate blinds do away with the clutter and maintenance that comes with traditional blinds, and as a result are much better for your wallet in the longer term. We recommend the Insupolycarbonate Roof, developed by Insu and Polytec.
Overall, there is plenty of choice out there, and you can pick the perfect conservatory roof blinds to suit both your tastes and your budget.
