Conservatory Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds are among the most common ways of keeping the harsh glare and heat of the sun out of a conservatory. Giving you more control over the sun's light, allowing you to pull it fully open or have it fully closed.

The only problem is that the blinds themselves are solid, so you either have them fully shut or allow sunlight in glaring, slanting lines. Which means you are constantly having to adjust them, which will be a laborious task unless you went to the expense of having them motorised.

Venetian blinds have been around for a long time, coming originally from Japan. But in all that time they have suffered from the same problem, Venetian blinds collect dust. This isn't a problem if you are willing to clean them regularly or aren't bothered by dust. But they are not the best option for anyone with allergies.

Unlike other types of blinds used in conservatories, Venetian blinds don't create a pocket of very hot air around the edges of the room on especially hot days, so long as they are left open. If you use them to keep out the sun's glare, however, they are very efficient at making the area between themselves and the glass of the windows or roof incredibly hot. This is then slowly released throughout the day. Keeping your conservatory too hot for comfort.

Venetian blinds are also prone to failure, especially if you leave a window open on a windy day. The mechanism, even in expensive blinds, can be easily damaged but difficult to repair.

And regardless of what the blinds are made of or finished with, they will fade in time. Plastic, wood, metal, paint or varnished, the UV light from the sun will cook the colours of the blind over time.