Climate Control in Conservatories

Appeal recently commissioned an independent study by leading environmental consultancy Faber Maunsell to examine the thermal effect of various types of blinds in a conservatory throughout the year.

Evidence from the study shows:

• For a typical hot summer day in July, the addition of blinds to the conservatory can significantly reduce internal temperatures by up to 8°c.

• Alu-Pleat® and Solar R® blind fabrics, both exclusive to Appeal, offer the highest reduction in internal temperatures.

• Blinds covering the conservatory roof are 3 times more effective at reducing internal temperatures than blinds covering the side windows.

• The following graph illustrates the internal temperature of the conservatory

on a typical hot summer day without blinds compared to the temperature when Alu-Pleat® blinds are installed to both the roof and sides:

• Conservatory blinds not only help to keep the conservatory cool in the summer but also offer valuable insulation in the cold winter months and can reduce conservatory heating bills by up to 18%.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• The business began over 20 years ago in 1988 with the manufacturing and supply of quality conservatory blinds.
• In 1999, the business was acquired by the current management team who continued achieving spectacular growth under a name change to Appeal Conservatory Blinds Limited. Coolscreen Blinds was acquired in 1999 and its expertise and product range were incorporated into the Appeal portfolio
• As Appeal Conservatory Blinds Limited, the company reinvigorated its marketing with a more modern and stylish image introduced through new advertising, brochures and sales support materials. UK and international websites were launched to establish an industry-leading online presence that has also helped to bolster market presence and drive sales.
• Over the years, the business has expanded its markets and extended its product range to achieve year on year sales growth. Range diversification has continued, with continual introduction of new styles and investment in new production facilities.
• The Appeal Group is the only nationwide conservatory blinds supplier to offer a choice between:

o Original French Pinoleum – for dappled shade

o Contemporary Pleated – for neat modern style

o Solar R® - for maximum reflection, a revolutionary fabric developed by Appeal to provide highly effective climate control. Tested under vigorous laboratory conditions, Solar R® reflects 85% of heat energy.

o Alu-Pleat® - the most heat reflective pleated fabric on the market. Unique to Appeal, Alu-Pleat® combines the technological advance of Solar R® with a pleated blind to create a performance product that gives great textured style to any conservatory.

• The Appeal Group continues to have a substantial and growing customer-base throughout the UK, Europe and the USA.

As well as being passionate about their products, Appeal are also passionate about the way they work. To demonstrate this the Appeal Group Limited have published a company manifesto which sets out the promises that it makes to customers under the heading ‘Just being good isn’t good enough’ (see inside the back cover of the Conservatory Blinds brochure).

To find out more about the products available from Appeal visit www.appealblinds.com or freephone 0800 975 5757 UK or 1800 509 482 ROI (all lines open 24 / 7)

For further press information and images please contact Richard Hussey on 0117 378 2008 or email richard.hussey@appealgroup.com