Having motorized blinds can be a pain in the butt if they ever get jammed up, but these are probably going to be the best for this scenario.

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I agree with what the blogger is saying. Conservatories are great, but without shade, in the summer they can become unbearable.

However, I would just like to throw a couple of solutions into the discussion, a couple of which my company sells online, one of which we don’t. I’d be interested to hear whether anyone has any views on these products, as well.

Perfect Fit Blinds for Conservatories and Windows:

*Louvolite’s Perfect Fit are “no-drill” blinds which are fitted within the frame on the interior of UPVC conservatories.

*They are held in place by brackets which slide in between the beading and the glass. The blind itself simply snap fits to the brackets.

*So there is no need to riddle your new conservatory with drill holes and screws - which can sometimes invalidate the warranty by the way!

*For conservatory windows and normal windows, they’re a doddle to fit - a DIYer could do it with ease.

*For conservatory roofs, it’s a professional job, because of the angles involved. So an accredited installer is a must.

*Roofs are only available as pleated blinds. But Perfect Fit for windows and conservatory sides is available as venetian, pleated, and very soon, roller blinds.

*Perfect Fit Pleated blinds can be installed so they pull up from the bottom of the window, as well as from the top.

*Perfect Fit Venetian can be tilted to filter the sun, but not the view.

Window Film:

Whilst Perfect Fit is a great solution for your conservatory roof simply because it’s “no-drill”, it still has one draw back… Flies! As with all roof blinds, flies get in between the glass and the blind and frazzle. Whilst Perfect Fit Roof is easier to take down and clean than all other roof systems, it’s still a bit of a pain.

I often suggest that customers cover the sides of their conservatory with Perfect Fit, but cover the roof with window film.

Window Film is a tinted, reflective, adhesive plastic film which when applied to the inside of your roof looks neat, clean and does a great job of shading your conservatory.

Spring-loaded Cassette Roller Flyscreens:

One last thing…! You can keep the flies out AND let the fresh cooling air in! Spring loaded Roller insect screens fit around the opening of any conservatory window or door. They’re like a roller blind, but with mesh instead of fabric. The roller is housed in a spring loaded roller cassette and that’s where it stays for most of the year, discretely rolled away. But when you open your window or door, the mesh screen can be pulled down to stop flies or other nasties buzzing in and spoiling your peace! Guide rails on the left and right keep the mesh in place and create an insect proof seal. The cassette and guides come in white, brown or bronze to suit your conservatory frame. The mesh comes in grey and when pulled over the window allows you to see out into your beautiful garden.

I hope you find this useful!
Tim