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Post by dd1495 on May 6, 2006 17:02:11 GMT 1
Has anyone used ueb with wood venetians in conservatory, is so are they safe enough. 7 years exp, not yet had to do this till now.Good value order.
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Post by russell on May 6, 2006 17:14:00 GMT 1
yes its ok but drill all 3 holes and if you can, come off the side of the conservatory with a usb to support the raise lower side .make sure you use center supports as well also a 5inch face bracket fitted under the control side can give extra support hope this helps
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Post by highwayman on May 6, 2006 18:40:35 GMT 1
I would never put wood vens into a conservatory. Had occassion to do a service call for another agent who had done after only 6 months. Replaced all 9 blinds as most had warped. Approx 5 months later 3 of the new ones had warped. Ended up persuading customer to change to aluwood. Conservatorys are classed as 'extreme conditions' (see the natural beauty of wood) leaflet about wooden vens. It states in there "But in steamy bathrooms and kitchens, or conservatories where there are significant changes in temperature, warping may occur. Don't worry. This is natural. Your blind isn't faulty!". Try telling that to a customer after the event! I always advise against it explaining the likely outcome but if customer insists make sure they sign a disclaimer or you could run the risk of having to take them all out and pay for any repairs to the conservatory!!!!!!!! Oh what joy.
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Post by phugly on May 6, 2006 20:10:25 GMT 1
I have had the same experience as Highwayman. Woods warp very quickly in a conservatory. I now explain this to customers who are usually grateful enough for honesty that they place order for aluwoods
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Post by hereticus on May 6, 2006 20:33:32 GMT 1
I have fitted wood venetians in wooden conservatories (where handles are recessed so you get a flush fix) and, luckily, no comebacks yet through warping - but I do generally advise against it.
There is absolutely no way that I would fit wood blinds in a PVC conservatory, with or without UEB's. The UEB brings the blind forward of the handles but the sheer weight of the blind - especially under the stress of being raised - is transferred through a couple of shallow fix self tapping screws in each bracket, with a cantilever action to multipy the effect. How long before the whole thing distorts the fabric of the conservatory itself ? Probably after the guarantee has run out on the blinds, probably even after the guarantee has run out on the conservatory, but I wouldn't want it on my conscience.
Customers invariably understand the logic and opt for aluwood instead.
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Post by mendipmagpie on May 6, 2006 20:34:06 GMT 1
Same here . About 3 years ago I changed 12 after 10 months.Now tell customer not really suitable in a south facing conservatory but at least they are informed and generaly appreciate the guidance.
MM
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Post by JoY on May 7, 2006 10:07:30 GMT 1
I would never put wood vens into a conservatory. Had occassion to do a service call for another agent who had done after only 6 months. Replaced all 9 blinds as most had warped. Approx 5 months later 3 of the new ones had warped. Ended up persuading customer to change to aluwood. Conservatorys are classed as 'extreme conditions' (see the natural beauty of wood) leaflet about wooden vens. It states in there "But in steamy bathrooms and kitchens, or conservatories where there are significant changes in temperature, warping may occur. Don't worry. This is natural. Your blind isn't faulty!". Try telling that to a customer after the event! I always advise against it explaining the likely outcome but if customer insists make sure they sign a disclaimer or you could run the risk of having to take them all out and pay for any repairs to the conservatory!!!!!!!! Oh what joy. Me Thinks.....  Not really a good idea to feature wooden venetians in a conservatory on the front of the new Conservatory At Home brochure...!!  |
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Post by ACADEMY on May 7, 2006 19:30:59 GMT 1
Ive used the UEB on a cons with wood blinds and had no problems.
Thet have been up months now and no complaints yet, the customer was over the moon with the blinds and said she would tell her friend about the fantastic service that the Company gave her......
I mean the service I gave her.....
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Post by RED on May 7, 2006 19:35:47 GMT 1
Just thought i would share this with everyone.
Checked my diary for next week and this is one of my customers.
Mrs Mahelellehelelell.
You just have to laugh.
Red
Careful Red, this is off topic
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Post by tarpil on May 17, 2006 18:29:50 GMT 1
I put four wooden venetians with returns into a conservatory. The heat softened the adhesive in the "hinges" and the returns fell off. I replaced all of the valances a couple of times but the same thing kept happening. Instead of replacing the last lot, I removed the "hinges" altogether and superglued the mitres together. They looked a hell of a lot better for it. Maybe it will work, maybe not. Clearly wooden venetians are unsuitable for most conservatorys and should be sold accordingly.
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