DIY Conservatory Sun Roof Blinds: Sloping Roof Covering 6 x 3 Metres

Note I took a few things back featured in this video that I didn't end up using.
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Wickes' 18mm Dowel 2400mm long:
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Dunelm Black Out Lining (You may want to opt for thinner but ours was unbearable):
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Toolstation Centre Wardrobe Brackets 19mm:
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Toolstation End Wardrobe Supports:
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Toolstation Multifunction Rope:
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Screwfix Eyelet Pliers:
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Screwfix Eyelets:
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My Brother Sewing Machine
Basic White Thread
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Mat
Omnigrip Measuring Grid (Dunelm)
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I used a basic running stitch when I creating a seam and opened it up. I did not press the seam allowance open in the end as I didn't need to.
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[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

My written version is here: thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk/decorating/my-diy-conservatory-sun-roof-blinds-sloping-roof-covering-6-x-3-metres/

[@bernardwhittaker310]

Great job Vicky you put a great deal of time and effort into it, well done. I did something similar in my conservatory. I bought a sun shade 3.5m x 2.5 m that has 4 eyelets, one on each corner. Fixed 4 anchor points 1 in each corner of the conservatory wall about 50mm from the roof. Then I connected spring connector to each eyelet. Then hooked them on, one at a time to the anchor points. Finished product a shade covering the full inside roof of my conservatory. For the windows in my conservatory I fitted a Swish rail all the way round, then fitted off the peg sets of in an off white curtains to match the colour of the inner frame work. Total cost under £300.00, saving over a thousand or more pounds.

[@Ironbuket]

Thanks for this video. After watching it, I realised it was too fiddly to try to make sail type blinds and started looking for an alternative. My current fav is roller blinds. Im still deciding exactly what to go with, but the argos range is super cheap. Attach the header to the house side, let out all the play with the chain, then drill a hole through the bottom of the drop and attach it above the garden side window. Tighten up the tension with the chain. Added bonus: once the worst of the summer is over you can let out some slack, unhook it and wind it back in to the cassette

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

You should definitely film it :)

[@Ironbuket]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I realise it will not look as nice as sails, so I guess you have to be the kind of person that wants to do something as cheap as possible and dont care. --> me :P I even had a look at ebay and you can get realy cheap used roller blinds on there

[@christinephillips9709]

I had my conservatory roof insulated, wow what a difference both summer and winter. Would recommend you have done a great job with yours.

[@Karolina-ch8ll]

Hey! Your videos are very useful and informative. For the past year we are renovating our house and i find you have lots of useful videos that i come back to all the time so thank you. After wathing this video i considered doing the same thing but after doing some research decided against it. I wonder if you still stuck with the curtains for it? We decided to insulate and clad it with upvc panels. I really recommend it as for 2mx4m conservatory diy cost us just over £300 and it was quite easy so for diy queen like yourself it will be a childs play 😊 Anyway many thanks and i just want to say you are an inspiration for all women afraid of diy and you are worth admiring! Well done 😊

[@seidomonkey5395]

Great job Vicky. Love how it looks. Well worth it 😊

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks +Seidomonkey, it's made such a difference! We just need to look in to regular window blinds now to block neighbours from staring in lol x

[@yvonnekellyart8195]

You did so well it was a lot of hard work but a great achievement 👏👌

[@MariaMedeiros]

Vikkie you did an amazing job!! I really love the look! You saved so much money and did a brilliant job!

[@TastefullyVikkie]

***** Thanks :) I'm so glad it turned out as we expected. I keep pinching myself every time I go in to have a look lol. Will have to do the rest of the windows next but going to give the fingers a rest for a bit lol x

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Thanks so much Vicky,yeah,we're super proud.x x x

[@rush2112andahalf]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Hi Vicky, Yes,I'm his mum,hee,hee! I'll tell him he has another fan,thank you! 😀 x x x

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

+Cathy Serafinowicz That truly is amazing! That definitely made my day :) We've been having a chuckle of his role in Alan Partridge this morning too lol. Some shows never grow old x

[@lauratulloch8963]

well done!

[@teresamatheson4259]

Thank you so much! This looks like a great idea. My conservatory is very similar to yours

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

+Teresa Matheson hope it works out for you if you do decide to make one 😀

[@nevillesrailway5112]

The Carpenter's Daughter. I ended up buying car windscreen shades from the dollar store and double sided tape them to the roof. Perfect size!

[@nevillesrailway5112]

(I'm not s&n railway. That's my son)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

+s&n railway brilliant - whichever way works 😀

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Hi Vicky,Well worth all the effort,great job.😀I've been wanting to do similar in our conservatory,but it's all upvc,so don't know how to fix blinds up there.grrrr! 😰

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks +Cathy Serafinowicz. I hope you manage to find a solution, it really has made such a difference and can use the room more often now x

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cathy, any relation to Peter Serafinowcz? I'm a huge 'Spaced' fan x

[@kimhumphriss7001]

Hi Vicky,we were in the same situation and needed some roof blinds, but had horrific quotes.We used silver foil bubble wrap and it worked well.I really like your fixing system and i'm thinking of making blinds for another conservatory with fabric backed with silver foil type thermal blankets.Did your solution reduce the temperature much? You don't say on the video.Did anyone work out a pulley or roller blind solution?Good video with lots of good ideas

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hi Kim, it drastically reduced the heat. Possiby by about 50%. I wish I'd measured it at the time. I've since taken them down as the fittings protruded for when I installed vertical blinds, but I soon noticed a huge difference again. I then tried painting with solar paint on the inside which hasn't worked and I don't know if the paint was a con as the one we were sent was washable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXuWnYCAbKqkras If you find out about another idea, then please let me know! I've heard about a silicone that you can paint on the outside, but think the quote I got was 500 or 1k, (apparently that stuff works).

[@victoriastaroulu]

Do you get a problem with condensation dripping on the material in the winter months and then causing mould?

[@maralvor]

Found it! Very informative. How effective have they been at restricting bright sunlight and heat? Thanks Regards Ian.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

We loved this. We've since had to take it down to make room for vertical blinds, but it made a huge difference!

[@marknraju]

Great solution.. Looking to do the same to mine before summer. what's it like in winter? How much roughly would you say it cost? and how many hours did you guys put in?

[@rossyoga]

Hi! Are the blinds fixed or you can take off easily?

[@HaLe-gc8nb]

What’s the exact fabric you got from Dunelm?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

It's just their standard black out fabric for curtains

[@goodwillhunter6831]

Awesome!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀

[@lynne3469]

Great tutorial. What did your fiancé use to drill into the frame. I have only drilled into wood so any advice re attaching the wardrobe holders into uPVC would be great, thanks!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hi Lynne, At the time of filming, I'd never used a drill in my life before (only nails and wood taught by my Dad). However, if I were doing this again, I would personally recommend using some self tapping screws and fix in to place with an electric screwdriver (or you could try a non-electric one first but it might be a struggle). You shouldn't need to drill holes first. I've used them on various different projects, including metal and they come in various lengths. And if you're ever unsure regarding lengths etc, I find the staff in Toolstation are ALWAYS helpful. Let me know if you need any more help: www.screwfix.com/c/screws-nails-fixings/self-tapping-drilling-screws/cat840058 or www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+%26+Fixings/d90/Self+Tapping+Screws/sd750

[@lynne3469]

Hi Vicky, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will try the self tapping screws. Your advice is very much appreciated as I am new to diy, but keen to learn. Thanks for providing the links. Have a good weekend!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

+Lynne no problems. Let me know how it goes and if you mess up, you should be able to use filler on your holes if you also have white frames

[@lynne3469]

Brilliant. Thanks Vicky! :-)

[@jokelly9397]

But did it work?! I am thinking of using sun shades.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yes! Although had to remove them two years later to make room for the vertical blinds we installed.

[@bogdanpufosu]

Hi Can you make 8 roof blinds for me whith this dimension. 70 cm wide 3.20 m long I can pay how much you want is no problem.

[@iRBrummie]

i am looking for ways to cool down our conservatory, did this work? did you find the room more bearable?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yes, it did! However, we had to take down a couple of years later to make room for Venetian blinds

[@iRBrummie]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK thanks, might see if I can make some DIY blinds then (even though its an awkward shape) Was this more effective than the A/C?

[@kevincoslett3484]

Hi Vicky..looks great and I’m waiting to do this myself..as for keeping the heat out did they work ?thanks

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I wish I'd used a thermometer to gauge but it felt it reduced the heat by maybe around 30%. It could have been half, but we soon noticed a difference the day we had to take them down as the poles got in the way of the window blind fittings. I may just adjust to put them back up.

[@kathiechis7997]

So how do the finished, ceiling roller blinds roll up and down? . . or are they just permanently covering the ceiling?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

They were just permanently there (I've since taken them down to try solar paint instead). I was wanting to make a roller blind initially but couldn't find a way sadly..

[@kathiechis7997]

It is a shame you took them down. When I have finished my experiment of making my roller blinds, ( and it works out ok ) I shall explain how I did it . . so dont get rid of them yet. I was quoted over £2000 to have them made but am sure I can make them for under £200 . . so watch this space ;)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Ooh, please film it!!!

[@kathiechis7997]

If all goes well on my sample practice run, I promise to film it for you x

[@leespurling9249]

I stumbled across this idea, I might combine it with your idea of using blackout lining to keep costs down: www.finecraftguild.com/diy-sun-shade/ Hope it helps!

[@dylanparry4122]

Hi Vicky, did you use just one layer of fabric or double up?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Just the one layer, but would be interesting how it went with a double layer?

[@andrewdavies1312]

Nooooo....Not more blinds lol

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Ha,ha! Did you see SPY? It was out earlier this year,and he's just come back from NY,filming with Michael Caine,Whoo,hoo! X x

[@TastefullyVikkie]

No we haven't seen it but I'll be looking out for it even more now :) We did see him in Parks & Recreation not long back. And you know you're doing well when you're alongside Michael Caine!! He's looking crazy busy on his imdb. I can't imagine how proud you must feel x

[@selfscience]

4:33 LOL

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Nice when he's peaceful. He spends more time in here waiting at the door to go out and barking lol