Heat retensive fabrics
Anti-glare
Plain or textured
Heat Reflective
-ESP®
-SPC®
Light reducing
Light Enhancing
Over 50 colourways to choose from
Matching vertical and roller blinds are available
Fabrics are divided into three categories:
Privacy/light shading
Single ply fabrics with no special reflective coatings are ideal for north facing
windows, or where privacy, general shading is required. Uncoated fabrics also provide
a pleasing atheistic finish, where heat reflection is not a priority. These fabric
allow UV and Infra-Red light to pass through, and do not significantly reduce heat
build-up
Glare/Heat Reducing
These fabrics are usually single ply, with a pearlised backing for reducing glare
and heat. The pearlised backing reflects some UV and IR light and makes a significant
improvement to south facing rooms. Glare is reduced automatically because the backing
on the fabric essentially ‘thickens’ the fabric, and stops more light.
SPC fabrics – solar protective
coating. Reflects and filters daylight more efficiently than conventional single
ply fabrics.
SPF fabrics – Solar Pearlised Finish.
Pearlised backing with light and heat reflecting properites
‘Reflektions’ - is a triple ply fabric
that allows light to pass through, and is very effective at reducing glare and heat
build up.
Glare/Heat Reflecting
ESP fabrics – Energy and Solar Protection
– Produces a superior performance, because it is opaque (doesn’t let light through
the fabric), thus, UV and IR are reduced to a minimum, which is the most effective
way of reducing heat and glare. o
Energy Saver – Is the same as ESP,
only this fabric boasts heat saving properties as well. The film used in the fabric
is the most reflective lightweight material available. The clear film on the back
is resistant to condensation, insect stings and stains etc. Note: the very fact
that these fabrics are blackout often deter clients from using them. You must point
out that even in the dullest of north facing rooms, the blinds can be drawn back
to allow more light through if required.
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Pleated blinds are the ideal choice for conservatory roof windows. They offer maximum
protection for the sun's harmful rays, and take up very little space in the roof
area.
- Choose from a wide range of fabrics offering the benefits of light diffusion
through to dim-out effects.
- No cords or controls hanging down into the room. Everything is operated by a rod
controller.
- An Equal-spacing system attached to the pleats ensures that the pleated effect looks
uniform across all blinds (BEWARE of cheaper imitations which do not have an equal
spacing system)
- Any shape can be made, for any conservatory make or model. Everything is made-to-measure
specifically for you windows.
- Dramatically reduces heat in hot conservatories, and reduces the 'fading' effect
of the sun. Some fabrics reflect 100% of UV!
- Soon to be available in PERFECT FIT!
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Our Pleated roof blinds can be made in variuos shapes to accomodate all roof types,
here are just a few of them:
STRAIGHT BLIND
RIGHT ANGLE TRIANGLE
HOUSE SHAPE BLIND
EQUALATERAL ROOF BLIND
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- To ensure smooth operation, it is recommended that shaped blinds only be made up
to 1500mm wide, however, we can now manufacture up to 1800mm should it be required.
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- Fabrics
- Should be vacuumed with the brush attachment to keep the dust from discolouring
fabrics in the short term. It is recommended that this be done once every 6 months.
Full immersion in water is not recommended, as even a 1% shrinkage will distort
the fabric significantly. A gentle wipe with a clean damp cloth will be okay for
most fabrics if necessary.
- Mechanisms
- Rails need no maintenance.
- Guide wires should be lubricated at least every 6 months with a silicone spray.
This is done by spraying a clean cloth with silicone, and then rubbing the cloth
over the guide wires and cords. This method will stop the fabric being damaged by
overspray from the silicone. If silicone is not available, a silicone based furniture
polish will have the same effect (like Mr Sheen).
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