Have you just had a new conservatory built or has it been standing for a while? To fully enjoy your extension, you need blinds. This will keep the conservatory cool and the sun out of your face. It could also be that you already have blinds for your conservatory, but they need replacing. Whatever your reason for looking for new conservatory blinds, we will be happy to inform you about the costs, help you choose the right blinds and answer the most frequently asked questions.
Table of contents
- What does conservatory blinds cost?
- Why do you take blinds for your conservatory?
- Which blinds suit your conservatory?
- Choosing indoor or outdoor blinds for the conservatory?
- Frequently asked questions
What does conservatory blinds cost?
How much blinds cost depends on the type of blinds you want, the material you choose and the size of your conservatory. The cost of 1-metre-wide blinds therefore varies from £200 to as much as £500, excluding installation costs.
The table below gives an indication of the average cost of 1-metre-wide blinds.
| Type of blinds | Average cost for 1 metre wide |
|---|---|
| Screens | From £ 475 |
| Offset screen | From £ 475 |
| Shutters | From £ 250 |
| Roll Shutters | From £ 200 |
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Why do you take sun protection for your conservatory?
Sun protection serves primarily as a barrier to keep out the sun. However, blinds have many other functions as well. Which of these functions you consider important will go a long way in determining which blinds are best to buy.
Solar blinds not only keep the sun’s rays out of your face when you are relaxing in the conservatory, but they also keep the room cool. It blocks both heat and UV rays from the sun. Blinds also give you privacy. Especially if you live in an urban area or your conservatory is built on the street side, it is nice to use blinds. This way, not every passer-by can look in on you.
Solar blinds help prevent fading of furniture due to the sun and they darken your conservatory when you want them to. Moreover, blinds are available in beautiful designs, making them excellent decoration for your conservatory.
Which blinds suit your conservatory?
Want blinds that give you lots of privacy? Then semi-transparent screens or net curtains are ideal. They let light through, allowing you to keep them closed throughout the day. You can see out, but people cannot see in.
Do you want blinds that can darken well, so you can watch TV or sit at your computer in the conservatory, for example? Then choose darker screens or indoor blinds like slats or curtains.
Do you think it’s important that the blinds keep your conservatory extra cool?
Choosing indoor or outdoor blinds for the conservatory?
Indoor and outdoor blinds for the conservatory both have their advantages and disadvantages. The best solution for external blinds are screens. These can be placed either on the roof or vertically along the windows. Because the blinds are on the outside, they block the sun and heat before it enters the conservatory. This keeps the room cooler. Also, UV rays do not enter your conservatory.
When you choose indoor blinds, you have much more choice. You can go for screens, but curtains, cloths or blinds also work very well. Because the blinds are inside, you don’t have to store them when it rains or blows. Also, blinds stay cleaner, so you spend less time cleaning them. The disadvantage of indoor blinds is that they only block the sun when it has already entered the conservatory. Therefore, the conservatory does not stay as cool with indoor blinds as it does with outdoor blinds.
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Frequently asked questions
Most blinds these days can be operated electrically with a button or a remote control. There are even screens that are fully automatic. When the sun shines brightly, these blinds go down automatically. When a strong wind picks up, the screens close.
Cleaning blinds depends partly on the type of blinds and the material they are made of. Common screens can be cleaned with lukewarm water. With a soft brush, the dirt can be removed in no time. Avoid aggressive cleaning agents. These can discolour your blinds. After cleaning, rinse the blinds, e.g. with a garden hose. Do not use hog0e water pressure. After cleaning the awning, give it time to dry up before closing it again.
This is possible. Suppose it has started raining and your awning has already got a bit wet, you can simply roll it up to protect it from the elements. However, it is important that you leave your awning down again after the shower so that it can still dry. If you don’t do this, chances are that mould will grow.
