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| Appeal Conservatory Blinds  Conservatory Blinds can help keep your conservatory warm in cold winter months. The Appeal Group recently commissioned an independent study on the thermal performance of their blinds in a conservatory. This report has shown that Appeal's blinds play a significant role in the reduction of the internal temperature in the summer, whilst helping to retain heat in the winter. Alu-Pleat and Solar blinds (exclusive to Appeal) are the most thermally efficient blinds on the market. Blinds offer valuable insulation in the cold winter months. The research collected from the independent Faber Maunsell Report shows that the addition of Appeal's Alu-Pleat and Solar R blinds to a conservatory can help reduce heating bills by up to 18% To put this into perspective, adding double glazing to the average single glazed home can reduce heat loss by up to 10%. Appeal's Alu-Pleat and Solar R blinds also offer the highest reduction in the build up of excessive internal heat in the summer - reflecting an astonishing 85% of heat energy back outside the conservatory. During the hottest part of the day the sun's rays beat down on the roof of a glazed room and around 80% of summer heat gain comes through the roof of a glazed room. Research shows that roof blinds are three times more effective at reducing internal temperatures than side blinds. Richard Hussey of Appeal comments, "With 80% of heat entering the conservatory through the roof, Appeal have developed an exclusive range of blinds specially designed to reflect back heat in the hot summer months and to keep heat in during the cold winter months. Not only do blinds put the finishing touch to the conservatory but they allow the room to be used all year round and can help provide savings on household energy bills". Conservatories or indeed any glass spaces are affected by the extremes of the British seasons. The addition of blinds in the hot summer months will significantly reduce the otherwise stifling temperature limiting the need for expensive, carbon emitting air-conditioning and fans. Whilst during the winter, these conservatory blinds help to keep the warmth in, reducing the need for excessive heating to keep these glass spaces at a comfortable temperature. Appeal's elegant blinds combine functionality with style. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |