When one things of conservatory roof blinds, one naturally thinks of interior blinds. However, one of the most under-rated type of blind is a conservatory awning.
The biggest benefit of conservatory awnings is that they are more efficient than indoor blinds. As they are between the sun and the glass of the conservatory, they prevent the heat of the sun from hitting the glass in the first place. (This works in reverse to indoor conservatory blinds, where the heat of the sun warms the glass before hitting the blinds). This means that, on very hot days, conservatories remain cooler.
These simple blinds are installed outside, and above, the conservatory. They work best with lean-to conservatories, and usually extend outwards from the side wall of the house. Because of this, they obviously need to be firmly attached to a solid wall of the house, and work best with brick houses, rather than houses with wooden walls.
Awnings are usually made of a single piece of durable fabric that is large enough to cover the entirety of the conservatory. The material has to be durable because it will be outside in all weathers, and exposed to the elements day in, day out. To give them some respite from the weather, most awnings are retractable, and can be stored when the conservatory is not in use. Because they are outside though, even the best awnings can look a bit tired after a while as the sun, wind and rain gets to them. So, while they are a tremendously practical option, some people dislike them because they don’t look quite as stylish as indoor blinds.
When one things of conservatory roof blinds, one naturally thinks of interior blinds. However, one of the most under-rated type of blind is a conservatory awning.
The biggest benefit of conservatory awnings is that they are more efficient than indoor blinds. As they are between the sun and the glass of the conservatory, they prevent the heat of the sun from hitting the glass in the first place. (This works in reverse to indoor conservatory blinds, where the heat of the sun warms the glass before hitting the blinds). This means that, on very hot days, conservatories remain cooler.
These simple blinds are installed outside, and above, the conservatory. They work best with lean-to conservatories, and usually extend outwards from the side wall of the house. Because of this, they obviously need to be firmly attached to a solid wall of the house, and work best with brick houses, rather than houses with wooden walls.
Awnings are usually made of a single piece of durable fabric that is large enough to cover the entirety of the conservatory. The material has to be durable because it will be outside in all weathers, and exposed to the elements day in, day out. To give them some respite from the weather, most awnings are retractable, and can be stored when the conservatory is not in use. Because they are outside though, even the best awnings can look a bit tired after a while as the sun, wind and rain gets to them. So, while they are a tremendously practical option, some people dislike them because they don’t look quite as stylish as indoor blinds. Replacement conservatory roof