Frequently Asked Questions

Put simply we are Europe’s largest manufacturer of Solar Inserts. Tec-Sun also have a network of company trained and approved re-sellers happy to carry out installation and provide a comprehensive range of window blinds. It's a fully guaranteed, bespoke service. Email your request for an approved installer.

We are the manufacturer controlling the entire process from sourcing the PET film from the world’s largest producers in Japan to overseeing the metallization and lamination process. At Tec-Sun we like to sleep at night and only supply products which are tried, tested and fully guaranteed.

Simply e-mail your question via our Ask Tec-Sun Pro section on our web site and our team of experienced technicians will reply, generally within the hour (10am to 4pm Monday to Friday) by e-mail. Alternatively, request a ring back.

The product has been tried and tested over a period of time. The technology was developed back in the thirties in the USA. Since the fifties, the technology has been used to reduce solar glare through glass all over the world. It is the worlds most used solar control medium. You can see the technology on many office buildings that have a mirror like appearance on their windows. The concept of using the technology within polycarbonate roofing material was developed in the UK. To date over 25,000 conservatories throughout the UK have Solar Inserts in their polycarbonate roofs.

Yes, we give a lifetime (of the polycarbonate) replacement guarantee against failure in terms of delaminating, peeling or cracking.

Yes, we have independent experienced installers located throughout the UK.We also have over 200 Approved Installers offering a bespoke fitting service. They also offer a wide range of blinds for home and conservatory.

Yes, you will loose a little light from your conservatory. However, it is much less than any other solar control medium. It’s true you can often retract blinds, but when they are closed you loose virtually all the light penetration through the roof. We have many customers who have installed Solar Inserts into Bronze and Opal roofs to great effect. The reality is that it’s the adjoining rooms that suffer the most. The rule of thumb is that if you have an adjoining room with no other natural light source, it will be slightly darker.

Generally, plants need visible light and UV to grow. Although 99% of UV is eliminated from penetrating the roof, enough visible light and UV penetrated through the windows to ensure plant growth. What plants do not like is constant high temperatures. Tec-Sun Inserts reduce the heat in your conservatory.

Yes. The only way of preventing fading is to cover the items completely. However, the rate at which fading occurs is reduced dramatically extending the life of your furnishings and fabrics.

Yes glare from the roof is reduced by up to 80% which will make your conservatory more comfortable. To further reduce glare, window blinds or window film should be installed.

Yes, simply request a free sample by clicking on the 'Request a sample' buttons positioned throughout the site. Or simply click here >