Blinds on skylights

Attic is a top room under the roof, which has recently become fashionable to use as a living room. I must say, this method was popular in the XIX century, and nowadays this fashion has entered a new round. Thanks to the interesting design projects presented in the modern media space, many have thought about how to use empty square meters under the roof to equip cozy rooms in this area. The attic is suitable for a rest room or a bedroom, provided that the roof does not heat up during the summer and the room does not get too hot.

Attic features determine the presence of non-standard windows, which are at a certain angle of inclination to the floor and can be of various sizes and shapes - round, oval, trapezoidal. Skylights do not have window sills and ebbs, and the opening system is most often different from ordinary window systems.Since the windows are located on the slope of the roof, they let through a large amount of light and heat, but for the same reason you can’t do without a protective canvas.

Traditional curtains are not suitable for dormer windows, you have to forget about the eaves and classic fabric decorations. But on the other hand, for skylights, many options have been developed, in no way inferior to traditional curtains in beauty and practicality. And often more original solutions that will be an excellent addition to the design of the attic room.

The most common and profitable option - mansard blinds, able to provide protection from direct sunlight and give magnificence to the whole interior. Adjustment of modern designs allows you to customize them to any convenient position. To date, there are a huge number of models of mansard blinds of various modifications, materials and mounting methods available.

Skylights for blinds are most often the only possible solution for sloping windows that have a non-standard shape.This option of decorating window openings has a more complex structure, but thanks to it, it is tilted, does not wrinkle, does not bristle, reliably protects from unwanted light or, on the contrary, allows to direct the light flux in the right direction.

The most popular in the modern market are aluminum, fabric roll or fabric blinds-pleated. Let us consider in more detail all three options.

• Aluminum blinds. They are located above each other metal plates - lamellae. Differ in simplicity and unpretentiousness in operation, and also a ratio price / quality. Aluminum is a light and durable material that does not fade in the sun. Perfect for bevel window openings, spinning or unfolding windows. The colors presented in the sale will allow you to choose this option to any interior. Aluminum blinds are easy to clean, not afraid of wet cleaning. The main advantage is the ability to adjust the light and air flow.
• Fabric rolled blinds. Unlike their aluminum counterparts, they look less standard and bring home comfort and romance to the interior.Despite the fact that the roller blinds are made of solid canvas, they are varieties of blinds, thanks to the design of mounting and control. Perfect for non-standard windows, can be mounted on any cornices. The spring mechanism provides an even tension and adhesion to the window under any inclination, which allows you to open the frame without folding the fabric sheet.

• Roller blinds are the most popular decor in the interior of the attic, as they give the attic room an elegant and luxurious look. The material and color of the fabric can be chosen to suit every taste, up to the order of a photo collage on blinds. Rolled curtains are made of modern durable materials that do not fade in the sun and are covered with dust-repellent substances. The main care for roller blinds - dry cleaning. Thanks to the application of resistant elements, such curtains are unpretentious to maintain and durable. If desired, this type of blinds can be made on their own.
• Fabric blinds, pleated. One of the most successful options for small windows in the attic. Pleated blinds are a model with horizontal slats,decorated with pleated fabric, attached with a cord that allows you to collect and dismiss the blinds, as well as fix them at a certain height. For skylights, pleated, there are various devices that simplify their use. Usually included in the package are vultures for management, extension cords.

As a rule, installation of mansard blinds is done by professionals. Installation can be ordered immediately upon purchase of products from the manufacturer or directly during installation of the dormer windows themselves. Independently installing blinds on the roof window is quite difficult, it is necessary to at least represent the entire workflow and take into account some of the nuances: the size of the window, the layout of the fasteners, the consistent collection of all the components of the structure.

Mansard blinds differ from conventional models in that they are fixed directly on the window, regardless of the inclination of the window opening.This allows the material not to sag in any position of the window, does not interfere with opening the window. This effect is achieved by installing thin cables arranged parallel to the window frame. The principle of installation of mansard blinds can be different depending on their type. There are fastenings on the window sash as well as on the frame itself or the window sill.

It should also be borne in mind that attic blinds have different requirements for the size of the window and different levels of operation. When choosing blinds-pleated, it should be borne in mind that the greater the area and the slope of the window, the more significant the likelihood of their sagging. Strength is taken into account depending on the frequency of use.

For skylights with limited access, currently developed models of blinds with remote control. For example, If the window of your attic is high, then roller blinds on the control panel are ideal for it.

For information on how to install blinds on the attic window, see the following video.

When choosing the color and material of the blinds for the attic windows should be consideredthat attic window enters much more ultraviolet and the degree of heating of the room is much higher. Therefore, it is necessary to consider not only the interior features, but also the practicality of the material, its ability to protect the room from overheating. That is why modern textiles produce special materials for attic blinds. They have a coating layer with elements of foil that allows to reflect sunlight.

Awnings are collapsible exterior awnings on windows, managed from inside the room. They are made of dense materials, most often of high-strength flexible plastic that feels like cloth to the touch. Designed to protect window openings not only from sunlight, but also from rain and wind.

Blinds on the skylights will not only be a wonderful decoration that complements and emphasizes the interior, but also cope with tasks that can not be solved with ordinary curtains due to non-standard windows and their location on the roof.