Window Film vs Conservatory Blinds
Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
by Paul Reeves
Prsolar
Your conservatory or office effectively acts as a heat trap, the heat and glare build up during the day, making what should be a comfortable living / work area quite unbearable. Most people are already aware of the benefits of blinds, but how many people realise that there is a more cost effective alternative.
Conservatory blinds require brackets and header rails to be fitted, therefore holes will be drilled into the conservatory and this in itself could invalidate any warranty given by the conservatory manufactures / installers.
Blinds will help prevent light from ruining your furniture, however they also prevent you from enjoying the view of your garden, with window film you can cut the glare by 90%, reduce the heat by 85% and still enjoy looking out onto your garden. If you are able to view out, you are also able to keep an eye on your own or neighbour's property without being observed which is a plus for any neighbourhood watch scheme. Especially as the window film affords the owner a higher level of privacy from prying or inquisitive eyes than just a plain uncovered glass. i.e The owners can see out without the outside viewing in.
Window film is also hassle free compared to conservatory blinds when it come to cleaning, no need to remove any fittings or a messy cleaning operation in situ. Just clean the windows with the window film attached with the care you would a normal window and you will have trouble free privacy and heat reduction for many years to come.
Whilst not being a total light block out as some conservatory blinds would be the modern solar window films also cut out as much as 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting your skin and preventing fading of your furniture and furnishings.
Special window films are available for use on conservatory doors or French Windows that are harder wearing and offer protection from scratching dog or cat claws. Other types of window films are available for added security so that should the window get broken the glass does not shatter everywhere. If there is a particular requirement or need of the customer then you can be certain that there is a window film or coating that can be used to MAXIMUM effect.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)We used to sell solar film but switched to blinds because film proved to be unsuitable. On the few days of the year that the sun creates too much heat we found that you needed a film that is almost opaque to be of any use and this excluded too much light. Of course on other days with less sun you're still stuck with the film whereas with blinds you simply draw them back! Our customers find blinds more attractive and more effective at excluding heat - especially with
.....especially with,
Thermal Control fabric
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