Solar Control Solutions
For over 150 years Tidmarsh & Sons and Chamberlain Solar Control have worked within the Heritage sector to monitor, recommend and provide solutions to counter the effects of the damaging UV and Infra-red Rays which cause significant damage to Tapestries, Paintings, Carpets, Furniture and Furnishings.
The two companies have now formed a partnership to offer a comprehensive range of solutions for all types of solar issues experienced in the Heritage sector.
Tidmarsh Traditional Heritage Roller Blinds are now exclusively available through CSC who will provide a full service including UV & Lux light surveys, recommendations and installation of both Blinds & Films.
Tidmarsh have manufactured the original Traditional Heritage Roller Blind found throughout National Trust & English Heritage properties as well as numerous private estates, in fact it is estimated over 90% of the ‘Spring Action Roller’ systems currently in use are of original Tidmarsh manufacture. Tidmarsh are also proud to still offer original British made fabrics developed with the National Trust for their Holland Blinds and Cap & Rack Blinds.
CSC (Chamberlain Solar Control) Window Films have been installing filters to windows for over 30 years initially using Antisol varnish, Clear UVF Films and more recently the Spectrally Selective UVX Films which reduce Infra-red to protect wood work and furniture as well as UV Protection.
We believe this partnership will offer clients complete reassurance of Solar Protection by dealing with the leaders in the market, both companies are proud to be listed as suppliers to the National Trust in the Manual of Housekeeping. We will also offer some new services previously not available to the heritage sector, to include,
- Refurbishment of existing barrels and covers at 60% of cost of new blinds, in house or on-site.
- Matching Blackout Colours to complement original fabric colours
- New Tandem style assembly to allow shutters to be closed
- Free Lux & UV on-site survey
Surveys, Measuring and Installation
A Solar Protection consultant will visit the property and discuss ‘at risk’ areas, areas of personal concern and also a full light survey enabling clients to decide how they wish to protect the contents of their property. This service is free of charge with no obligation.
Commissions
Commissions undertaken include the British Museum, Kensington Palace, Chequers, Castle Howard, Torre Abbey, Bowes Museum, Overbury House, Guiting Manor and Belgrave Square.
