Solar shading at Ecobuild
Buildings are responsible for a building, therefore creating a safe, Caribbean Blinds (UK) Ltd, will be special zip welded to the edge of
around half of all CO2 emissions comfortable and efficient internal exhibiting at Ecobuild. Established the fabric - this locates within an
in the UK and air conditioning is environment. since 1987, their products have extruded PVC channel in the side
the second largest energy user created tens of thousands of safe, guide, thus keeping the fabric
in buildings. With ever tighten- THERMAL CONTROL - solar gain comfortable and energy efficient locked in place at every position.
ing legislation, including is prevented when required keeping buildings across the UK by limiting This renders the screen windproof,
revisions to Part L of the build- a cool interior temperature. solar gain in the summer and allow- suitable for exposed locations and
ing regulations due to come ing it in the winter, whilst controlling ensures there is no light penetration
into force later this year, the VISUAL COMFORT - glare is light levels, cutting glare, improving between the fabric and side guide.
code for sustainable homes and eliminated whilst natural diffused visual comfort and providing privacy It also acts as an additional benefit
the Governments target for all daylight is maintained along with but maintaining the view and con- as an insect screen.
buildings to be zero carbon by the views towards the outside nection with the outside world. Caribbean will also be showcas-
2050, the specification of build- world. At the show Caribbean will be ing their new range of Sattler screen
ings will need to be improved. launching their new and revised fabrics which are completely pvc and
It is estimated that around 80 REDUCED COSTS - a reduction or range of contract focussed prod- odour free keeping that traditional
per cent of the buildings that mitigation in the use or need for air ucts which includes folding arm textile fabric look and feel with all
will need to be zero carbon conditioning and heating will save awnings, window canopies, exteri- the benefits of a typical screen fabric
by 2050 are already standing. on both capital and running costs. or screens and external blinds to including flame retardancy, glare re-
name just a few products. Of par- duction and visibility through. Also
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indows are the weak 2009 was somewhat of a turning ticular interest to those attending on display will be their newest wire
point in a buildings insu- year in the design of buildings and will be their Antiguan ZIPSCREEN - guided screen, named Dominica,
lation, yet are necessary probably saw the largest number of an external screen which mounts which is featured on what will hope-
to keep the connection and view buildings, both in new build and directly in front of a window and fully be the first certified PassivHaus
with the outside world. Intelligently refurbishment incorporating some affords solar gain prevention as it dwelling in England and will also be
controlled exterior solar shading sys- form of exterior shading and we will stops the sun's energy before it shown on TV's C4 Grand Designs
tems that move according to the see more and more large scale com- reaches the glass, whilst still main- later in 2010. Details of this project
external climatic conditions are the mercial and residential developments taining visibility towards the outside will be distributed at the show. ■
most effective way to control the needing to incorporate outside and allowing diffused natural day-
amount of heat and light entering blinds to comply with legislation. light through. The key feature is the
For further information on Caribbean Blinds UK, or to register your interest or book an appointment on their
stand 2120 at Ecobuild, telephone 0844 800 1947 or email projects@cbsolarshading.co.uk
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