Comments on: Exterior Conservatory Blinds – The 8000

By: StuartD

StuartD — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:12:58 +0000

The Markilux 8000 is one of a number of tensioned exterior roof blinds on the market. The issue with all those that I have come across, with the except of the Caribbean ‘Cayman’ model roof blind is that there is a gap between the fabric and lateral guide, allowing any strips of light to shine through, the last thing you want when paying a high ticket price conservatory shading.
On the Caribbean ‘Cayman’ model tensioned roof blind, the fabric finishes within strong ‘U’ shaped lateral guides to ensure there are no annoying strips of light shining through and also ensuring that no direct solar radiation comes into direct contact with the conservatory roof.
The fabric is the most important part of any solar shading solution so make sure you ask to see the material solar and optical properties but most important ask for test data for the g-value total, this is the total solar energy transmission through both the blind and your specific glazing type – expressed as a fraction of 1 the lower the figure the less the heat gain. So 0.15 simply means that only 15% of the suns energy which is going to be or has already been converted to heat will get inside your conservatory.
More information on fabric performance can be found on the leading information source dedicated to exterior blinds: http://www.weloveexteriorblinds.com

By: graham @ double glazing surrey

graham @ double glazing surrey — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:10:34 +0000

conservatories are amazing, i wish i had one, there just expensive to put up, one day hopefully i will have one.

By: Tara Shutters

Tara Shutters — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:46:27 +0000

Nothing nicer than sitting in the conservatory in the summer with a nice ice tea hey?

By: Bob@Conservatory Bedfordshire

Bob@Conservatory Bedfordshire — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:38:37 +0000

These blinds are a fantastic idea, as they don’t heat up the glass on the roof as much as if you were to have them on the inside. I think it is importnat that you have your conservatory at a cool temperature otherwise you don’t tend to use it as the heat becomes too unbearable in them.

By: Blogger

Blogger — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:01:55 +0000

I don’t know why this would be. If it was accepted then it would not usually be removed unless perhaps you issues another comment that was blacklisted as spam?

By: Martin Preisler

Martin Preisler — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:42:17 +0000

I left a comment here, with what I deemed was quality content referring to both velux blinds and the use of blinds in conservatories. Initially you acceped the comment, and now I find out that you have taken it down. I wonder why that is? I take pride in leaving comments, and would like to know what was wrong with my comment. If you have time, I would appreciate if you contacted me. I believe you have my email.

Regards,

Martin, Preisler Construction Ltd.
Martin Preisler´s last [type] ..OpenSun Conservatories

By: window shades new york

window shades new york — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:24:52 +0000

The technology behind this conservatory blind’s heat reduction technology is purely in the fabric used – this reflects most of the sun’s heat reducing temperatures in the rooms.

By: blinds sydney

blinds sydney — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:09:39 +0000

Fresh air,sunshine would flow in with the help of blinds. By which one can get cool air even in summers. Thanks for the informative review!

By: Anders @ Window Shutters

Anders @ Window Shutters — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:34:32 +0000

Conservatories can get so hot, so blinds are really essential. I use my conservatory all summer but without the protection of blinds it would just be too warm to sit in even with the doors and windows open.

By: steve@buy to let mortgages

steve@buy to let mortgages — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:46:22 +0000

Thanks for pointing out these awnings, I never knew they even existed. We have a garden that is a sun trap and sometimes suffer at the height of the summer.

A great solution.

All the best

Steve