Solar laminates for glass roofs
Once fitted the laminate becomes part of the glazing. Based on Poly Vinyl chloride, one of the most durable polymers known, it is used in the most demanding climatic conditions. It has a life expectancy of twenty years which is generally greater than the life of a double glazing unit. When upgrading existing roofs where the predominant problem is high summer temperatures, Insu fit these laminates to the external face of double glazed or single glazed units to eliminate the solar heat before it enters the glazing.
On north, north east and north west facing conservatories where winter insulation is also important we install an insulating laminate to the inside of the glazing to cut winter heat by up to 20%.
The results are amazing – look at the benefits:
- Cuts solar heat gain by 85% in summer
By keeping your conservatory environment cooler in summer and most of spring and autumn and warmer in winter (depending on the grade of laminate installed), it means that your conservatory can be used comfortably for more of the year. In general terms humans find conditions comfortable when temperatures are between 18 C (64F) and 28C (84F) and, as you can see by the typical graph, the time in the ‘comfort zone’ is more than doubled when Insu solar laminate is fitted. What’s more you will find that a more varied range of plants will not just survive but will positively thrive! - Eliminates uncomfortable glare and maintains the special light and airy feel of your conservatory.
Perhaps the best way to explain this feature is that the material acts like a pair of sunglasses. The inserts are totally transparent but because of the reflective tint properties they cut the glare to comfortable levels. It even makes watching TV or using a computer possible where before it would be almost impossible as the screen had to fight the glare. - Insu solar laminate cuts UV levels through the conservatory roof by 99%!
While any natural light will cause furniture and fabrics to fade the major factors are Ultra Violet light and solar heat. The eradication of the UV and reduction of solar heat by fitting Insu solar laminate will drastically slow the rate of fading keeping colours natural for longer. Of course much has been reported about the harmful effects the sun’s UV rays have on the skin, with Insu laminate fitted the risk all but disappears. - Maintenance Free
As the laminate becomes part of the glazed units within the roof structure it is unlikely to suffer any damage and is fully guaranteed against deterioration caused by the elements. Unlike blinds, they won’t attract dust and insects and won’t fade and sag under the effects of heat and UV rays from the sun.
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Full start to Finish service
An upgrade is usually a simple 2 stage process and ensures you receive the best installation possible:
Initial consultation and survey by experienced company representative
- Fitting team will arrive with all the correct sized solar laminate for installation onto the conservatory roof panels.
- Survey and measure the conservatory.
- Provide a no obligation quotation.
Full fitting to your satisfaction usually within a day.
- Fitting team will arrive with all the correct sized solar laminated panels.
- The existing roof is cleaned and prepared and fitted with the solar laminate panels.
Your conservatory is now ready to enjoy - in the comfort zone for most of the year!
Problems are extremely rare but if you are not fully satisfied we will happily rectify them – free of charge of course!
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