Conservatory blinds are planned in two places: a motorised Sky Zip roof blind under the glass roof to cut sun, and vertical zip screens or inside roller blinds on the sides. If the sides are guillotine glass, the blind must not touch the glass.
Short answer
In a conservatory blinds go in two places: the roof and the sides. Under the glass roof, a motorised Sky Zip roof blind cuts sun and summer heat; on the sides, a vertical zip screen outside or a roller blind inside.
Options at a glance
| Location | Blind | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Under the glass roof | Sky Zip roof blind (motorised) | Cuts midday summer sun; edges locked in rails so it does not sag |
| Sides, outside | Vertical zip screen | Sun, wind and insect control; privacy |
| Sides, inside | Roller blind | Simple inside blind, independent of the glass |
Why the roof blind matters
A glass roof brings plenty of light, but in summer the sun comes straight through and the space heats quickly. A Sky Zip under the roof solves this. More in conservatory roof blind: Sky Zip.
Fabric for the sides
- For vertical zip screens we recommend Screen fabric: more affordable, and it runs straighter and tauter.
- We recommend Serge Ferrari fabric for horizontal blinds such as roof blinds.
- Fabric groups and colours: zip screen fabric types.
If the sides are guillotine glass
If the conservatory sides are guillotine glass, an inside blind must not touch the glass or its path; that is why we recommend an inside roller blind (pleated blinds on guillotine glass).
As an authorised Albert Genau manufacturing dealer, SkyArt Group plans and builds conservatories together with roof, sides and blinds. Request a free survey for your space.
