Roof windows, which are also known as skylights and roof lanterns, add natural light and ventilation into the room when windows cannot be fitted into a certain space. The downside of having plenty of sunlight, however, is the necessity to control it, mainly because of the potential to produce heat and glare. Roof windows blinds are here for that exact purpose. Let’s find out how you can choose the best ones.

Understanding the Basics

In order to understand roof windows blinds, one first has to comprehend what they are. To put it simply, roof windows blinds are specially crafted window blinds for skylights or roof windows, which could be both manual and automatic. At SONA we have an automatic roof windows solution that is called SonaSky.

1. Assess Your Needs

To determine what kind of blinds you need on your roof windows, consider the following aspects:

Lighting: Do you wish to have total darkness where there is no light seeping into your house at all? Do you need flexibility in adjusting your lighting and minimizing glare?

Thermal Insulation: There are different types of blinds that offer insulation properties to keep your room warm in winter and cool in summer.

Privacy: It may be necessary to take privacy into consideration depending on where your skylight faces.

SonaSky-roof lantern blinds use a honeycomb material that allows us to design a range of blinds in various sizes depending on your window.

2. Types of Material

SonaSky roof window blinds come in two distinct materials with their unique benefits:

Blackout Blinds: These blinds can provide you with a blackout effect and are ideal for bedrooms.

Dimout Blinds: These blinds feature a pleated honeycomb fabric that can be rolled up and down.

With SonaSky skylight blinds, we help you regulate the entry of sunlight into your home. By utilising our hexagonal design, you get an air pocket to prevent heat transfer through your skylight windows. SonaSky skylight blinds feature blackout fabrics to improve insulation.

3. Installation Options

Manual Blinds: As their name suggests, manual blinds are are those which are opened and closed by hand. They usually come at a cheaper price, however, since they use a control rod, margin for error is slightly higher.

Motorised Blinds: Motorised blinds are the easiest types of blinds to operate, especially in difficult areas like high windows. Furthermore, they are compatible with home automation and run on solar, battery, or electrical power.

4. Measurements and Fitting

Accurate measurements should be done before purchasing roof window blinds. Skylights have unique sizes; hence it would be best to install custom-made blinds.

Find out more about measuring and fitting our SONA blinds below:

5. Costs

The cost involved in the installation process depends on various factors, including the type of blinds, material, and additional features; therefore, you need to establish a budget beforehand to avoid emptying your pocket.

Conclusion

Selecting the proper blinds for roof windows is a process that entails weighing several factors such as efficiency, beauty, and costs. In the light of the knowledge about your requirements and the range of products in the market, you will be able to improve your environment’s appearance and comfort tremendously.

All of our electric lantern blinds are controlled via a remote handset and we be powered by solar, battery or mains.

With our SonaSky rooflight automated blinds, you’ll have easy control over the light that enters your home. Our skylight blinds not only control light but they offer acoustic properties to create noise reduction. With our honeycomb design, you can minimize the sound entering your skylight window.

FAQ

1. Can I get Roof Window Blinds for Velux® Windows?

Yes. SONA make roof window blinds which are compatible with a full range of Velux® Roof Window models. Simply measure your window’s opening select your hardware colour and fabric.

2. Can I get Roof Window Blinds for non-Velux Windows?

SONA make roof window blinds for a wide range of roof light manufacturers such as Fakro, Dakstra, Okpol, Rooflite, Velux and Roto.

3. Is it possible to get a Roof Window Blind in a custom size?

Yes. We make made to measure for or all kinds of roof windows, up to 3 meters wide and 5 meters length in a singular blind. Please send your sizes so we can cost this up for you.

4. How do I measure for Roof Window Blinds

We have own measuring sheets and measuring guide available! See our video here: How to Measure for a Custom Sized Skylight Blind.

4. Do Roof Window work? Can I get thermal Roof Window Blinds?

Roof window blinds are an effective way to control light, glare and regulate temperature in your home. Our Roof window blinds with blackout fabric will create almost complete darkness and are therefore ideal for bedrooms, attics, tv rooms and office spaces. They will also reduce heat loss and allow for thermal regulation. See link here for further details on the energy saving benefits of honeycomb fabric.

5. How do I power my Roof Window Blind?

We have three options available; battery, solar or mains.

6. I need a Pole for my Roof Window Blinds?

You will not require a pole as all of our roof window blinds are fully motorised.

See our gallery page here for images of our bespoke electric Roof Window Blinds: https://sonashades.com/gallery

If you’re considering roof window blinds for your home, contact us today!