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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
Efficient shading is the energy strategy that is often overlooked. The best energy strategies are those that reduce the need for it. Keeping heat out in the summer and keeping it in when it is cold is obvious but with ample supplies of cheap energy we have got used to using energy to solve the problem rather than stopping it happening.
We insulate our lofts and walls but the windows are the part that we tend to still solve with cure rather than prevention. Shading is the insulation of the transparent parts of your building.
The simplest savings can be achieved with behavioural change zero cost and up to 10% energy saving. A shading strategy is part of that “Turn off the lights – close the blinds” in its simplest form. Follow the link to adopting our industry best practice for your existing buildings that will make savings for you.
For longer term strategy or if you are considering refurbishment using the most efficient shading will not only reduce your carbon footprint but the capital cost can be lower than energy consuming alternatives. Energy savings in use are then a bonus.
Our energy advice notes show all of the elements to consider but for advice on the issues to consider follow to these links
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Solar Shading and Intelligent Facades Conference
In today's high-tech, heavily insulated buildings flexible, effective solar shading is more important than ever before. Soaring energy costs and the rising summertime temperatures in our cities make it essential to consider shading at the early design stage. Solar control needs to be considered as part of the building services package to ensure a comfortable, energy efficient internal environment.
Solar shading has an important role to play in the refurbishment of existing buildings, too. Today, older buildings are often required to house high-tech workplaces, with exacting glare requirements and energy intensive IT equipment. Retrofitting solar shading can control glare and overheating, without the need to resort to expensive, energy hungry air conditioning.
The Conference, jointly organised by BRE and the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), covered some of the important and complex issues that designers and consultants have to address, and described different approaches that can be taken to achieve the best solution.
The programme featured expert speakers from the UK and Continental Europe, and included:
- the latest design techniques; double facades, automated shading
- how to obtain independent design data for shading performance, including a demonstration of a free access database for designers and specifiers
- architectural integration, with case studies of facade designs and shading in highly insulated homes
- the regulatory context including the Building Regulations limits on solar overheating and European requirements
- solving the problems of overheating, excessive cooling costs, heat retention and glare.
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Child Safety: What is the future requirement likely to be?
Make It Safe Campaign: Child Safety
As members of the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA) Hallmark fully supports the BBSA’s ‘make it safe’ campaign’.Child safety is always of paramount concern and the BBSA is urging homeowners and building users where children are present, to ensure they consider reducing potential risks associated with looped blind operating cords.
To view the make it safe video follow the link http://www.makeitsafe.org.uk/video.php
Many of the options offered by BBSA members can be retrofitted to existing blinds so you do not have to wait until you replace a blind to improve it’s safety. To improve awareness and support the Make it Safe campaign AT HALLMARK WE WILL PROVIDE CLEATS AND GUIDANCE LEAFLETS FREE OF CHARGE AT OUR SHOWROOM WHETHER OR NOT WE SUPPLIED THE BLINDS.
Follow the links below for more information or for more specific advice please do not hesitate to contact our sales office.
Linked Information:
Child safety: What are the recommendations for blinds fitted in areas used by children
Child safety: What are the current requirements of EN standards
Double Skin Helped by a Single Blind - Intelligent Glass Solution Article
Window Energy Ratings
Techtonic Non Retractable Blinds
The Techtonic system has been specifically designed for roof applications, both external and internal. With a range of aluminium louvres it can be manually or electrically operated and linked into automatic or radio remote controls. Techtonic louvres supported from aluminium rack arms prevent the problem of sagging which can occur with retractable blinds. Techtonic is a very robust product that is virtually maintenance free.
Once installed the fully adjustable louvres reduce solar heat gain, control glare, allow outward vision and ensure the best use of natural light. Even awkward shapes are elegantly shaded with Techtonic blinds
Techtonic AV88 A version of our Techtonic range is designed to dim-out rooflights in audio visual rooms and for light control in art galleries It can be fitted externally or internally and is usually motorised. The louvres are of extruded aluminium that interlock
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Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Blackout/Dimout what type do I require?
what are the requirement for a conservatory roof or sloping glazing?
Related PDF Documents:
Techtonic external blinds literature
Techtonic installation instructions please contact our sales office
The Handbook a measuring guide please contact our sales office
Techtonic internal blinds literature
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T80X techtonic to shaped glazing at visitor centre
T80X techtonic viewed from inside
Automatic Spring
The blind can be positioned to any height by pulling it down and gently releasing and it will lock in place. The ratchets are released by a gentle pull on the cord and the blind is raised by the spring. Rollers are now made of aluminium although wood rollers are still available.
For UPVC window a neat system that does not require screw fixing that could damage the frames is Perfect Fit.
Spring roller blinds do not have looped cords and are suitable for childrens rooms
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Roller blind fabrics
Roller blind fittings and finishes
I want to roller blinds made up in my own fabric
Blackout/Dimout what type do I require?
How wide can a roller blind be made?
How do I fit roller blinds at a corner?
What can I do if my blind rolls off line?
Can roller blinds be made to draw sideways?
Special cording arrangements for sloping blinds
Design notes for Blind Boxing for Roller Blinds
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Easi Roll - side control ball chain control
Easi roll blinds are operated by a chain at the side. A friction mechanism within the roller controls the descent and holds the blind in position at any height. The chain can be beaded cord or chromed steel ball chain.
Which ball chain is best steel or cord?
The strongest is cord, steel is constructed from split balls that have a lower breaking strain than cord. Chromed steel can discolour after several years, cord can become grubby in use. For domestic use steel will probably look better for longer for commercial general use cord is better because it is stronger.
Hallmark Easi-roll blinds are supplied with child safety devices to secure the looped chains. In areas used by very young children a spring or rod operated blind may be more suitable.
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Child safety
Roller blind fabrics
Roller blind fittings and finishes
How wide can a roller blind be made?
How do I fit roller blinds at a corner?
What can I do if my blind rolls off line?
Can roller blinds be made to draw sideways?
I want roller blinds made up in my own fabric
Motorised Roller Blinds
With just one push of a button you can operate your blinds individually or in unison. Electric operation is the most efficient means of controlling blinds especially if they are at high level or there are several in the room.
They can even think for themselves reacting to the changing weather conditions automatically with our range of controls.
The motors are neatly concealed within the roller and are mains voltage although smaller windows can be low voltage.
Motorised blinds do not have any operating cords and are ideal for areas used by young children
Linked Information:
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Roller blind fittings and finishes
How wide can a roller blind be made?
How do I fit roller blinds at a corner?
What can I do if my blind rolls off line?
Cassette Roller Blinds
To conceal the fittings and roller an aluminium box is the perfect solution. In white powder coated paint the clean lines of the cassette is the finishing touch that is especially suited to motorised blinds.
Cassette blinds with a rod, spring or motorised operation are ideal for areas used by young children. Ball chain operation is only supplied with child safety devices.
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How wide can a roller blind be made?
What can I do if my blind rolls off line?
Design notes for Blind Boxing for Roller, Venetian and Shop Blinds
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Gear Operated Roller Blinds
A cranked rod connects to the gearbox drive to wind the blind up and down.
In public areas the rod can be detachable to prevent unauthorised use.
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Roller blind fabrics
Roller blind fittings and finishes
I want to roller blinds made up in my own fabric
Blackout/Dimout what type do I require?
How wide can a roller blind be made?
How do I fit roller blinds at a corner?
What can I do if my blind rolls off line?
Can roller blinds be made to draw sideways?
Design notes for Blind Boxing for Roller Blinds
The History of Roller Blinds
Self Acting Spring, Flange End, Cap and Rack
Self Acting Spring
For use when the cloth has to be held under tension in sloping windows or velux type rooflights. The spring is not held by ratchets so the blind is held in position by tying off to cleats. Pulleys are sometimes needed to guide the cords.
Flange End
Is the traditional equivalent of the easi-roll. A flange is fitted to the end of the roller around which the cord is wound. Releasing the cord (gently) allows the blind to drop by gravity. Pulling the cord raises the blind and it is secured in position by tying off to a cleat
Cap and Rack
A period system still used for long drop windows in National Trust properties. The blind is drawn down against the spring with a normal centre draw cord. The ratchet is on the end of the roller. A cam on the roller is attached to a cord that drops at the side of the blind. Pulling the cord releases the ratchet to allow the blind to raise. The centre cord should also be held so that the blind does not fly up cartoon character style.
These blinds do not have looped cords and are suitable for childrens rooms
Linked Information:
How wide can a roller blind be made?
Design notes for Blind Boxing for Roller Blinds
How do I fit roller blinds at a corner?
What can I do if my blind rolls off line?
Roller blind fittings and finishes
Roller Blind Fabric
Traditional fabric was linen and known as Scotch Holland. This was eventually replaced by less expensive cotton and latterly by man-made fibres. These are either made to look like traditional fabric or woven to a unique look. A range can be viewed at our fabric suppliers website http://62.7.227.98/rollerbook2009.html actual samples are available from our sales office
Fabrics can be have treatments applied to make them more solar reflective (SPC) they can also be flame-retardant. More fashionable now are mesh materials that are designed to allow outward vision .
Mesh material
Works best with high angle sun. Then because of the angle the fabric presents a solid face to the sun’s rays. As the angle lowers greater penetration occurs. This can be beneficial in winter to allow heat gains into the building but it can cause a glare problem. Generally east and west elevations need a more closed mesh than the South. There are different densities from 1-15% openness. The the most open that is best for vision will be poor for glare control and vice-versa, it is a matter of balance and prioritising needs. The range can be viewed at our fabric suppliers website http://www.mermet.co.uk/fabrics.htm
Solar Film
Suited to shop windows where UV reduction is needed to prevent fading whilst maintaining the view of the displays. Solar films consist of thin layers of polyester that are clear or dyed to a range of colours that give different degrees of darkness.
It is difficult to illustrate fabric finishes and textures on these pages. Contact us for samples for your specific requirements.
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Roller Blind Fittings
For strength bottom bars are of spliced wood or tubular aluminium and for smaller blinds of PVC.
The standard pull cord is fitted with a nylon or wood acorn pull, decorative pulls in materials to create different effects are available. Valences in a selection of shapes with decorative trims add a personal touch.
In children’s rooms or areas where vulnerable persons could misuse them the cords should be secured
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Rooflight Roller Blinds
We do not generally recommend except for small areas (less than 2 sq. m) such as velux windows. For larger windows or where access is difficult we consider that the risk of high maintenance cost if the material is caught or rolls over could result in an unsatisfactory installation however well made and fitted. Our recommendation is non-retractable blinds.The only exception is in photographic studios where striping from light penetration around the louvres would affect the photography. That is the only situation that we would propose larger rooflight roller blinds.
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Conservatory and Rooflight blinds what are the options
Sloping glazing and horizontal rooflights what are the requirements?
Door Panel roll up
A simple roll up blind for doors.
Suitable for doors where there is no space for the roller brackets. It is ideal for use to dim-out on door vision panels where a blackout blind could not be fitted.
The blind does not have a mechanism and is securely fitted to the door so is less prone to damage. A timber lath in the top of the fabric is fixed to the door. A fabric tab with a turnbutton plate is fixed to the back of the lath. On the door below the glass there is a stud. The bottom rail of the blind has a tab and lift a dot that fits the stud and holds the blind in position when lowered.
The blind is raised by hand rolling it and securing by drawing the tab around the roll and holding in position with the turn button that is fitted on or above the lath.
It is simple and basic but it is robust and works.
It is suited to areas used by young children as it does not have operating cords
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Blackout/Dimout what type do I require?
Hallmark Foldaway Awnings
The blind usually opens at an angle of 10-15 degrees from the horizontal and is supported on sprung arms that retract back into an aluminium box. They operate as if you were holding a bar and drawing your arms back towards your chest.
With projections up to 4 metres (13 feet) foldaway awnings extend your house into the garden. They are the perfect patio shade for sitting and idling on those hot summer days.
Hallmark have a comprehensive range to cater for every demand. The balance between cost and aesthetics is not compromised in the quality of the mechanisms and materials. The range is designed for the more robust needs of Northern European climes and should not be compared to lightweight awnings suited to Mediterranean conditions.
The PR range
PR210 without a top board or boxing
PR220 with a top cover board
PR230 with a top cover board and bottom box profile
TC range with a larger section front rail
TC110 without a top board or boxing
TC120 with a top cover board
TC130 with a completely enclosed box that closes to the front rail
Cassetted CA430 neatly retracts into an aesthetically pleasing rounded box with a large section robust front rail
BX260 also a cassetted awning with a large section front rail it has a more compact box profile where the depth is greater than the projection.
300 series the more traditional aluminium square box awning LX321 with a completely enclosed box, GL320 with top and back boards and deep front bar and GL310 with slightly less deep front rail. This range will be updated as the LX530 series in 2009.
Check out the pdf files and choose the one that suits you
Manual and electric in a wide range of fabrics Hallmark folding arm blinds provide protection and shade for you and your room furnishings from damaging UV rays.
Linked Information:
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Shop blinds - If I have side curtains on my shop blind can I have a stall behind them?
Shop blinds - What are the headroom clearance requirements for the frames?
Related PDF Documents:
Literature PR Series folding arm awnings
Literature CA430 Summer can be so fine
Literature 300 Series Foldaway awning
Literature BX260 Cassette Awning
Literature LX530 foldaway awning
Leaflet LX530
Technical data TC110 –TC120-TC130
Technical data CA430
Technical data PR210-PR220-PR230
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Conservatory Awnings
Hallmark conservatory awnings will transform your conservatory into a living space where the temperature is always comfortable, summer and winter. You can decide yourself how much sunlight and heat to let in. And by choosing your own fabric and frame colour, your conservatory will always bear your personal stamp. Enjoy the height of comfort year in, year out.
Reducing direct sunlight not only keeps excessive heat out but also stops your furnishings from fading.
The awnings are fitted to run in line with the glazing and are always motorised. They retract neatly into a headbox when not in use and run down side guides that are fitted to the glazing bars. The unique tensioning system keeps the fabric tightly in line.
The rounded form of the headbox can be made to face downwards VZ520 or upwards with the flat side to the glazing VZ510, the choice is yours.
Control is from a wall switch although you may prefer a hand held radio remote sender and to ensure that your furnishings are protected when you are out add an automatic sun and wind sensor to check for you.
Linked Information:
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Related PDF Documents:
VZ500 conservatory awning leaflet
Technical data sheet VZ520
Technical data sheet VZ510 please contact our sales office
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VZ510 conservatory awning with SC600 external roller blind
Drop Arm Awnings
Perfect for narrow and shorter drop windows US700 awnings allow you to block out sunlight and heat, as much or as little as you want. Adjusting the angle lets you decide how much light enters the house or office. With US700 drop arm awnings you have a clear view out and sun protection.
The front rail of a drop arm blind lowers by gravity and is fixed to side arms that fall from a pivot point on the wall. So the projection is equal to the drop of the arm. They can made to fall to 90 degrees or, for protection from lower angle sun, up to 135 degrees.
Sliding arm awnings operate in the same way as the drop arm except that the pivot point moves up as the blind drops. There are three versions in our range with projections of 900mm up to 1950mm and four variations on the support arms.
Operation of US700 drop arm awnings is either with a winding handle from the outside or the drive can be fitted through to a handle on the inside. Or, with electric operation, just press a switch.
US701 With an enclosed aluminium box to house the roller and fabric
US702 With spreader brackets for weaker fixing surfaces
US715 Suitable for fitting under balconies and overhangs as it does not have a weather protection top board.
Linked Information:
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Related PDF Documents:
Drop and slide arms product litrature US701 –US702
Technical data sheet US701-702
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Sliding Arm Awnings - US700
Perfect for narrow and shorter drop windows US700 awnings allow you to block out sunlight and heat, as much or as little as you want. Adjusting the angle lets you decide how much light enters the house or office. With US700 sliding arm awnings you have a clear view out and sun protection.
US700 Sliding arm awnings operate in the same way as the drop arm except that the pivot point moves up as the blind drops. This allows a longer projection and better head clearance under the arms. A spring mechanism in the slides draws the arms up, tensions the fabric and provides resistance to wind buffeting.
There are three versions in our range with projections of 1650mm and 1950mm
US700 operation is either with a winding handle from the outside or the drive can be fitted through to a handle on the inside. Or, with electric operation, just press a switch.
US701 With an enclosed aluminium box to house the roller and fabric
US702 With spreader brackets for weaker fixing surfaces
US715 Suitable for fitting under balconies and overhangs as it does not have a weather protection top board.
Linked Information:
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Shop blinds - what are the clearance requirements to the kerb
Shop blinds - what are the headroom requirements
Related PDF Documents:
Drop and slide arms awnings literature
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Free Standing Awnings - Duostore D315
Restaurant gardens and recreational areas can be an under used resource. A Duostore shade will extend the hours that customers will sit at your tables.
In larger domestic gardens Duostore will shade and protect the barbeque area or be a quiet relaxation area away from the house.
Duostore is light to operate with a gearbox and cranked rod and will shade up to 36 sq. metres. Two foldaway awnings are mounted either side of a steel frame and are ideally suited where it is not possible to fit to the building structure. For the easiest of operation Duostore can be motorised.
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Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Related PDF Documents:
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Terrace Awnings - TR850
TR850 Terrace awnings are designed for sunscreening continental cafes they can also provide cover in out of season UK climate. The enclosed area retains warmth in the early evening and with the use of external heaters will keep your customers at the tables late into the night. In summer they are a cool retreat from fierce midday sun and a refuge from a sudden downpour
They can be a covered external space for smokers to relax under in restaurants or other public areas.
They are electrically operated and the bottom bar is retained in side guides. The tension on the fabric is maintained by springs in the bottom bar. The TR850 will be a prominent feature on your building that you can customise from the extensive range of plain and patterned acrylic fabrics and the paint finishes for the robust support structure.
Linked Information:
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Related PDF Documents:
TR850 terrace awning literature
Technical data sheet TR850 please contact our sales office
Traditional Awnings
The traditional awning was the standard form of shop blind before the introduction of the folding arm type. It is specified mainly for use on shops within conservation areas. The drop arm type was popular on long narrow windows of Victorian and Edwardian houses
Traditional awnings comply with Class 3 (the highest) standard for the wind loading tests of EN14501. Whilst traditional manufacturing methods are more labour intensive leading to higher initial costs the lifecycle costs are much lower than their modern equivalent. Although the cloth would typically need to be changed at 15-20 year intervals it is not unusual for the framework and mechanisms to last over 50 years. Indeed we believe that one on our own premises can be traced back to when the building was extended and that was in the 1930’s
All traditional blinds have a solid timber front bar with a tacking fillet to which the cloth is attached. All metalwork is of steel with a hand painted finish. Operation is manual with the cloth being retracted to a spliced steel roller by one or two helical springs in the roller.
The blind is pulled in or out by engaging the hook of the blind pole into a steel eyelet (that used to have the makers name on the front bar). The iron fittings are still cast to the traditional design in one of the surviving Midlands foundries.
There are three styles:
Drop arm where the side arm pivots and the drop of the arm is equal to the projection.
Sliding arm where a slide on the wall allows the arms to be manually pushed up and held with a pin to give a better head clearance.
Trellis arms have a cantilevered arm at each side that concertinas together when the blind is closed.
Linked Information:
The History of Traditional Awnings
Design Notes for Blind Boxing for Roller, Venetian and Shop Blinds
Shop blinds - If I have side curtains on my shop blind can I have a stall behind them?
Shop blinds - What are the headroom clearance requirements for the frames?
Dutch Canopies
Dutch canopies are normally pulled up with draw cords although they can be motorised or wound up with a gearbox and winding handle. Fixed canopies can be made to fit almost any shape and are an attractive support for advertising messages
Attractive acrylics and pvc materials complement this simple yet attractive shade. Retractable under a cover board or it is easy to take it down and store it in winter.
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Shop blinds - If I have side curtains on my shop blind can I have a stall behind them?
Shop blinds - What are the headroom clearance requirements for the frames?
Related PDF Documents:
component drawing please contact our sales office
radius blind selector please contact our sales office
Conservatory Awnings
Hallmark conservatory awnings will transform your conservatory into a living space where the temperature is always comfortable, summer and winter. You can decide yourself how much sunlight and heat to let in. And by choosing your own fabric and frame colour, your conservatory will always bear your personal stamp. Enjoy the height of comfort year in, year out.
Reducing direct sunlight not only keeps excessive heat out but also stops your furnishings from fading.
The awnings are fitted to run in line with the glazing and are always motorised. They retract neatly into a headbox when not in use and run down side guides that are fitted to the glazing bars. The unique tensioning system keeps the fabric tightly in line.
The rounded form of the headbox can be made to face downwards VZ520 or upwards with the flat side to the glazing VZ510, the choice is yours.
Control is from a wall switch although you may prefer a hand held radio remote sender and to ensure that your furnishings are protected when you are out add an automatic sun and wind sensor to check for you.
Linked Information:
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Related PDF Documents:
VZ500 conservatory awning leaflet
Technical data sheet VZ520
Technical data sheet VZ510 please contact our sales office
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House of Commons Article
Energy Efficient Solar Shading
Child Safety: What are the current requirements of EN standards?
Child Safety: what safety devices are there?
Associates logos
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmetal Assessment Method
Energy Performance Certificates
Energy performance of Buildings Directive
List Of European and British Standards
Techtonic Non Retractable Shaped Blinds
The Techtonic system has been specifically designed for roof applications, both internal and external. Even awkward shapes are elegantly shaded with Techtonic blinds.
With a range of aluminium and timber louvres it can be manually or electrically operated and linked into automatic or radio remote controls.
Techtonic louvres supported from aluminium rack arms prevent the problem of sagging which can occur with retractable blinds. Techtonic is a very robust product that is virtually maintenance free.
Once installed the fully adjustable louvres reduce solar heat gain, control glare, allow outward vision and ensure the best use of natural light.
For conservatories the combined insulating properties and traditional natural look make Techtonic T50W wood blinds a beautiful yet highly functional choice.
Linked Information:
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
What are the requirements for conservatory roofs and sloping glazing?
Related PDF Documents:
Techtonic internal blinds literature
The Handbook a measuring guide please contact our sales office
Techtonic Installation manual please contact our sales office
Techtonic external blinds literature
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T50 techtonic to curved vertical window in penthouse
T50 techtonic to curved head vertical window
T50W techtonic to pitched roof conservatory
T50W techtonic to shaped rooflight glazing
T50W techtonic to curving rooflight glazing
T50 techtonic to circular window
T50 techtonic to barrel vault rooflight
T50 techtonic to atrium rooflight
T50 in sports Hall - outside view
T50 techtonic to pitched rooflight in library
T50 techtonic to rooflight over check in desk
T50 techtonic to sloping rooflight in school hall
T50 Techtonic to horizontal rooflight
T80 Techtonic fitted horizontally across pitched glazing
T80 Techtonic and Titan Mega Blinds
T80 techtonic to airport lounge glazing
T88 techtonic dim out to studio rooflight
Roller blinds - how can you guide a sloping blind?
Bay window or corner - what allowances are required?
Cleaning and maintenance - what is required
Shop blinds - If I have side curtains on my shop blind can I have a stall behind them?
Shop blinds - What are the clearance requirements from the front of the blind to the curb?
Shop blinds - What are the headroom clearance requirements for the frames?
Switches can the ones for my motorised blinds match my others
Motorised blinds what are the options and requirements
Automatic control systems what are the options
Blind Boxing what do I need to allow for roller, venetian and shop blinds
Wiring diagrams
Radio remote or hard wired - which should I choose?
Home Management Systems How do I link to my blind controls ?
What are the origins of traditional Awnings?
What are the origins of Roller Blinds?
What where the earliest types of Venetian blind?
How does shading save energy?
Flameproof and fireproof what is the difference?
British Standards What standards are there for blinds
Roller blinds - How wide can they be made?
Wood Blinds - Does the timber come from renewable resources ?
Roller blinds - Can they be made to draw up ?
Roller blinds - Can they be made up in my own fabric ?
Triangular Windows - What are the shading options ?
Swimming pools - What are the special shading requirements ?
Sports Halls - What problems/solutions are there ?
Sloping head windows - What are the shading options ?
Sloping Glazing and horizontal rooflights- What are the options ?
Sealed Glass Blinds - What are the design limitations ?
Rooflight Blinds - What are the options?
Doors - How do I fit a blind to one ?
What are the requirements for shading a conservatory roof or sloping glazing ?
Why it is necessary to consider energy costs when specifying shading
Energy savings demonstrated by Building Modelling software
Why is solar shading more popular in the rest of Europe than the UK?
Solar gain- what is it?
Shading Co-efficient - What is it?
Comparisons of Shading Co-efficients
The Psychological effects to consider
Thermal comfort and natural ventillation
Sick Building Syndrome
The oppressive effects to consider
Other causes of heat gain to consider
Glare Control
What are the reasons for using fixed rather than moveable external blinds?
What are the relative benefits of external, internal and mid pane Blinds?
Building management systems
Building Orientation - How does it affect the style of Blinds that are required?
Check list of requirements for blinds.
What would be a perfect shading solution?
Building Regulations
The importance of user education.
Conclusion
Main shading terms - an explanation of the technical terms.
Trojan External Venetian Blind
Trojan external blinds are the most efficient and flexible form of solar control. With the louvres closed as little as 10% of the solar gain will be transmitted through the glass. This reduces the air conditioning load or eliminates the need for it allowing healthier natural ventilation.
The blinds can be raised in the winter or on overcast days and their angle of tilt can be regulated to let in natural daylight whilst still eliminating glare.
Correctly adjusting the louvre angle of the Trojan blind considerably improves the distribution of daylight reducing high levels of light intensity close to the window and increasing light in the deeper recesses of the room. They also control diffuse light thus eliminating glare without impeding ventilation.
The heavy duty louvres are held in position with side guides or cables. They can be manually operated from within the building but are normally motorised.
All remotely controlled from the interior either with a manual rod or an electric motor and in colours to make a statement or blend with the façade. To be most efficient there are many combinations of automated control by sun, light, wind or timer. Trojan blinds can also be linked to a BMS or Home Management System.
Trojan AV
The Z shaped louvres have a rubber insert in one of the beaded edges. This and the specially developed support braid provides a better closure giving a darkening effect sufficient for Audio visual presentations .
And yet it still has the benefit of the standard louvres as a sunblind.
Linked Information:
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Blackout/Dimout what type do I require?
Design Notes for Blind Boxing for Venetian Blinds
Related PDF Documents:
Trojan data sheet please contact our sales office
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Trojan SEV 80 external venetian blind
Trojan SEV80 exteral venetain blind 2
Trojan SEV80 external venetain blind 3
Trojan SEV80 external venetian blind 4
Trojan SEV 80 external venetian blind 5
Trojan SEV80 external venetian blind 6
Trojan SEV80 externalvenetian blind 7
Rolling Shutters - VR110
Designed for security they also save energy by providing extra insulation from heat loss and noise. When closed they are very effective in reducing solar gain and dim-out for bedrooms or audio visual presentations.
Shutter lath is of aluminium or pvc fitted into aluminium guides and boxing that has a durable powder coated paint finish in a range of colours with attractive rounded edges to avoid a harsh industrial look.
Control is usually electric with a tubular motor in the shutter roll although manual control with gearbox and rod or tape and inertia reel are possible. These are more practical if the shutter box is built into the building which is standard in many Continental countries. It is more difficult to retro-fit in the UK as the drive has to pass through the concrete or steel window lintel so electric operation is often more practical to install. They can be individually operated or grouped and with timers to operate automatically and give the impression of occupation when you are away.
Linked Information:
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Blackout/Dimout what type do I require?
Related PDF Documents:
VR110 product leaflet
VR110 technical data sheet please contact our office
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Shaped Techtonic Blinds
The Techtonic system has been specifically designed for roof applications, both and external and internal. Even awkward shapes are elegantly shaded with Techtonic blinds.
With a range of aluminium louvres it can be manually or electrically operated and linked into automatic or radio remote controls.
Techtonic louvres supported from aluminium rack arms prevent the problem of sagging which can occur with retractable blinds. Techtonic is a very robust product that is virtually maintenance free.
Once installed the fully adjustable louvres reduce solar heat gain, control glare, allow outward vision and ensure the best use of natural light.
Linked Information:
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
What are the requirements for conservatory roofs and sloping glazing
Related PDF Documents:
Techtonic external blinds literature
The Handbook a measuring guide please contact our sales office
Techtonic installation instructions please contact our sales office
Techtonic internal blinds literature
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T80X techtonic to shaped glazing at visitor centre
T80X techtonic viewed from inside
External Roller Blinds SC600 and SC700
SC600 external roller blinds are an effective method of reducing solar gain and when used with a mesh fabric allows outward vision and good light levels. The blind has a compact aluminium top box and neat side guides or cables that retain the weighted bottom bar.
They can be manually operated from within the building with a cranked rod or for ease and convenience Hallmark SC600 can be motorised with a wall switch or automatically controlled and with links to a Home or Building Management System.
SC700 with more boxing options will be introduced in 2010.
Solar gain reduction, glare control, natural ventilation and good light levels all in one attractive solution.
Linked Information:
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Requirements for Home Management Systems
Design Notes for Blind Boxing for Roller, Venetian and Shop Blinds
Related PDF Documents:
Literature SC600 external screens
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SC600 external roller binds with TC110 foldaway awnings
SC600 external roller blinds and VZ500 conservatory awning
SC 600 external roller blind from inside
SC600 external roller blind and internal upward draw motorised roller blind
Non-retractable Louvres - Techtonic
The Techtonic system has been specifically designed for roof applications, both and external and internal. With a range of aluminium louvres it can be manually or electrically operated and linked into automatic or radio remote controls.
Techtonic louvres supported from aluminium rack arms prevent the problem of sagging which can occur with retractable blinds. Techtonic is a very robust product that is virtually maintenance free.
Once installed the fully adjustable louvres reduce solar heat gain, control glare, allow outward vision and ensure the best use of natural light.
Even awkward shapes are elegantly shaded with Techtonic blinds.
Techtonic AV88
A version of our Techtonic range is designed to dim-out rooflights in audio visual rooms and for light control in art galleries.
It can be fitted externally or internally and is usually motorised. The louvres are of extruded aluminium that interlock.
Linked Information:
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Blackout/Dimout what type do I require?
What are the requirements for conservatory roofs and sloping glazing
Related PDF Documents:
Techtonic external blinds literature
The Handbook a measuring guide please contact our sales office
Techtonic Installation instructions please contact our sales office
Techtonic internal blinds literature
Photo Gallery:
T80X techtonic to shaped glazing at visitor centre
Sunvector Fixed Louvres - Brise Soleil
Sunvector louvres are usually mounted horizontally above the window but can be angled or fitted vertically
Building regulations now require that there should be solar shading on most commercial buildings and the preference is that it should be fixed. Then the shading can be designed to prevent summer heat gain but allow beneficial low angle winter heat.
Sunvector permits windows to be opened for natural ventilation and ensures unobstructed vision.
With minimal maintenance requirements and a robust weather resistant design the system is especially suited to office buildings.
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Sunvector literature please contact our sales office
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sunvector fixed brise soleil 1
Equinox Timber external louvres
Equinox Timber Louvres are either a slatted profile or formed to an aerofoil section and are usual of cedar as it has an attractive grain pattern that weathers without the need for treatment.
The louvres are fitted to cast aluminium end bearings with aluminium side channels. They can either be fixed as a brise soleil or motorised to rotate with switches or automatic controllers. Manual adjustment is also possible.
Equinox - a natural material - shading as nature intended.
Linked Information:
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
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Tetrix Aerofoil Louvres
Tetrix Aerofoil louvres
Tetrix fins are fabricated from pre-coated aluminium to an aerofoil profile with end pins and side channels. They can be a fixed brise soleil or operated to adjust the louvre angle enabling control of solar gain and glare from different sun angles.
Louvre sizes are from 200mm to the largest that at 600mm that can span up to 6m without horizontal support and 8m when fitted vertically. Robustly constructed Tetrix fins are a very effective and functional sun screen that will be a significant feature on your building.
Although manual operation is possible they would usually be motorised to open and close and be linked to the Building Management System.
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Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Related PDF Documents:
Tetrix data sheet please contact our sales office
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Tetrix 300 fixed ellipsoidal louvres
Tetrix 300 motorised aerofoil louvres
Wood Slat Blinds
Hallmark wood blinds share the attractive and lasting properties of furniture pieces and deserve to be chosen with equal care and consideration. Traditional colours such as Mahogany or Cherrywood match to existing finishes to give a richly furnished look, or choose a pastel shade to create a contemporary bright atmosphere.
Linked Information:
Wood blinds - does the timber come from renewable sources?
Requirements for Motorised Blinds
Automatic Control Systems
Requirements for Home Management Systems
The History of Venetian Blinds
Related PDF Documents:
Woodstyle timber blinds literature please contact our sales office
Regency wood blinds literature
Classic CA50D Dual control blinds Data sheet
Classic CA50M Mono control blinds Data sheet please contact our sales office
Classic CA50E Motorised venetian blinds Data sheet
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Awkward shapes?
European Standards
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