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Solar Inserts
Solar Inserts
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CONSERVATORY TOO HOT? Use tec-sun Solar Insert
Supplied and fitted by Riverview Blinds
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Helping to make your conservatory an everyday room
The inexperienced conservatory salesman is not gong to tell you that your conservatory can reach temperatures of 100°F in summer and fall to near freezing in winter, that glare can make reading uncomfortable and the sun's UV rays will accelerate fading of fabrics and furnishing.
Traditional internal blinds can be an attractive interior furnishing, providing shade. However, not everyone wants to have blinds in the roof of their conservatory or may feel that even with blinds they need a little more protection in the roof.
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The Greenhouse Effect
The major cause of excessive heat build up in conservatories is the roof. Clear polycarbonate allows 80% of the sun's solar energy to pass directly into your conservatory. As a result, the air temperature rises in the enclosed space making occupation uncomfortable. This effect is often referred to as “The Greenhouse Effect”.
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Winter heat loss
In winter, generated heat rises and escapes through the roof, Polycarbonate, with a typical U-Value of between 2.3 and 3, whilst generally providing better insulation than glass is still the principle cause of heat loss. Solar Inserts increase the U-Value and reflects rising heat back into the conservatory making you more comfortable in winter.
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A common sense solution
Solar inserts when inserted into the cavities of polycarbonate act as a solar shield, preventing the sun's solar energy passing through the roof whilst allowing high levels of natural light into the conservatory. The bright airy feel in maintained. UV, the principle cause of fading, is virtually eliminated and the glare is dramatically reduced.
Solar Inserts available in silver / silver, silver / blue, silver / green, gold / gold.
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System
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% Solar Heat Rejected
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Clarity
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Fade Protection
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Glare Protection
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Winter Insulation
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Cleaning & Maintenance
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Traditional fabric or pleated blind
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17%
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Opaque/
Translucent
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Some
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Some
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None
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Yes
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Pinoleum blind/
Internal roof slats
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17%
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Opaque/
Translucent
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Some
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Some
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None
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Yes
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Fabric/Pleated blinds with reflective back
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35%
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Opaque
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Good
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Good
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None
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Yes
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Perforated foil
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45%
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Opaque
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Good
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Good
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None
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Yes
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Metalised blind low E
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60%
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Opaque
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Yes
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Tec-Sun Solar Inserts
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80%
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Clear with a tint
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Excellent
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Good
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Excellent
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None required
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 Keep cool in summer
 Warmer in winter
 80% Glare reduction
 Protects fabrics and furnishings from fading with 98% UV exclusion
 No need for internal roof blinds
 Manufacturer approved installers
 10 year guarantee
 plants flourish
 no dust traps, no clutter
 Keep heat out, let light in
 Use conservatory all year round
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