Roller blinds on roof windows, panoramic and oblique, the curtains on the entire window

Today, construction roof windows differ originality. It can be tilted, curtain openings in the roof structure is transformed into a balcony, extensions and additional decorative elements. But after the installation of windows at once the question arises: how to protect the room from the light flux, which is in excess penetrates into the dwelling in the summer? After all, non-standard form openings and inclined arrangement complicates the task. The most rational solution - install special roller blinds on the skylights.

As there were windows in the attic?

For the first time use of the space under the roof for arrangement of living room suggested the architect François Mansart in the XVIII century. Rooms received an unusual design. Europeans liked the idea of ​​the originality of the solutions and the ability to use the attic space. But the simple and ingenious ideas was one drawback - the lack of light. Problem was solved in the XX century Danish engineer Villum Kann Rasmussen. He created a sloping roof windows.

Species and features

Skylights are at the highest level of the house. Serve to illuminate the room directly under the roof. Therefore, their main feature - tilt and unusual shapes. The design may be different:

• Beveled. The most common type of attic "skylight". Mounted in the roof vertical. Due to the angular opening of skates sloping roof is obtained.
• Cornice or facade. Average standard rectangular window, but set in multideck under the roof.
• Balcony. At the opening sections of the long glass floor obtained in similarity to the loggia output. In some embodiments, there is a terrace, which can be free to leave.
• Panoramic. Occupy a large area of ​​the roof. Let in plenty of light, make the room more spacious.

Methods shading

Shading the attic space - a question more than relevant. After the summer without light protection area under the roof heats up twice as fast. In the attic openings has its own specifics - oblique inclination line and non-standard configuration. Therefore, only certain types of shading devices are suitable for them. By type of installation, they are divided into the following types:

1. Internal. Installed indoors.
2. External. Protect from light from the outside.

The internal devices svetofiltratsii include:

1. Blinds with side guides.
2. "Pleated" blinds.
3. Black-Out panel of fabric.
4. Shutters made of aluminum and plastic.

Blinds with side guides

Blinds are fixed to the sides by the guide. This eliminates the sagging fabric, it is important for inclined structures. If the blinds are at a height, they must be equipped with a mechanism with remote control.

pros

• The simplicity of design.
• Easy installation.
• Reliable protection from light.
• Inexpensive price.
• Huge selection of models in color and texture.
• Good fixation on the inclined surface due to the lateral guides.
• A lot of mounting options - on a wall and the ceiling inside of the opening, on each leaf.

Minuses

• The design does not differ increased strength. We have to operate with the utmost care.
• Some models are mounted on a special adhesive tape. At high temperatures may melt adhesive.

Blinds "pleats"

Externally similar to conventional blinds. But they do not consist of lamellae, fringes and fabric (polyester), which develops "an accordion" when picked up. "Pleated" produced in various sizes and colors. Apply such shading devices, including, for a darkened room under the roof.

pros

• Suitable for all, even the most non-standard configurations.
• Space saving. "Pleated" can be installed on each leaf. Sill area will remain free.
• Convenient control system allows to mount light protection on surfaces disposed at an angle.
• Durability. Material "pleated" impregnated compound that repels dust and keeps its shape for a long time web.

Minuses

• Complex care. For web you need to constantly monitor - hand washed (at t 30⁰). Beauty care enough to wipe the surface with a soft sponge.
• The high cost because of the complicated manufacturing process.

Black-Out panel of fabric

Made of an opaque fabric and absorb light at 80-90%. Allow almost completely obscure room, justifying its name (from the English. «Black-out» blackout). Current option if you plan to remake the attic area to the bedroom.

pros

• Excellent light protection. Dense texture allows you to create complete darkness even in the brightest day.
• The ability to absorb sound (ratio - 30).
• Ease of care. Cloth black-out roller blinds easily washable and does not need ironing.
• The cloth repels dust, is resistant to fading and mechanical damage.
• Often fabric blinds are impregnated ogenupornym composition.
• High aesthetic quality.
• A wide choice of design. On the shutters can be applied to any image or photo. It allows you to create an original interior on his own project.

Minuses

• Expensiveness. black-out panels are many processing steps during manufacture. Therefore, there are such "blind" is not cheap.

Jalousie

Made of thin aluminum, plastic, bamboo, the new model - izolayt. Lamella not obscure the panorama, but protect you from the sun's rays. Allow you to adjust the amount of light entering the room. For inclined openings are best suited blinds with guides from steel strings disguised top plastic or aluminum.

pros

• Light Control. Furniture slats can be rotated at a certain angle. This makes it possible to let more or less light into the room. Tightly closed structure, it is possible to isolate the room from prying eyes.
• Compatibility. Blinds are easy to connect the interior with a tulle and curtains.
• Easy care. Enough from time to time to wipe the surface with a soft sponge.
• Ability to repair. Broken lamella effortlessly replaced.
• Affordable price.

Minuses

• Lamella often make sounds during ventilation or under the influence of drafts.
• repair individual slat is not possible in some cases.

To external light protection include:

1. voile;
2. shutters.

marquisette

It looks like a fabric roller blinds, but is mounted on the outside. The canvas is made of fine polymer network. Such a mesh material capable of retaining the light by 60%. In this case, voile do not give the glass to overheat, effectively protect from the heat. Mounted on models with a rotary or swing-out construction. The degree of opening / closing voile easily adjusted and fixed by means of special hooks.

pros

• Well protected from the light streams. At the same time it does not obstruct visibility.
• It protects the glass from overheating. Due voile in the attic room can reduce summer temperatures of up to 5⁰.
• Possibility of automatic control via solar panels. In this case, the remote mechanism does not need to take stock of the wiring in the attic.
• It allows to ventilate the air, without raising blinds. Voile fixed firmly to the frame, so the transom can be opened at any angle.

Minuses

• Do not provide a complete blackout.

shutters

In appearance similar to the blinds. Skomplektovat shutters as steel or aluminum fins. But the principle of operation is slightly different. Shutters are raised on a shaft rotating at a folding canvas.

pros

• Reliably protect against the penetration of sunlight.
• Provide an absolute blackout.
• Protect from heat in summer. Reduce heat losses in winter - about 20%.
• Perform security function. Can be protected from tampering.

Minuses

• High price.
• The complexity of the installation.

Blinds - the perfect choice for shading attic

Today more and more people prefer the large panoramic windows. And if such a structure will be on the roof, the design of ultra-modern turn. But there is one problem. Obscure such large glass insert will be quite difficult. Roller blinds with side rails on the panoramic windows are now considered the best means of protection against sun for several reasons: they are easy to pick up on the giant size of openings, they are easy to manage and tightly attached.

This is a simple and convenient device is a web of fabric, which is minimized on the shaft by a special mechanism. We design has another name - fabric roller blinds. When folded, it has kind of a roll. Blinds look more presentable than blinds. They are more practical compared with conventional fabric curtains. And most importantly - make it possible to firmly fix the fabric that makes it sag on an incline.

There are several choices of material for the blinds:

• Black-out - creates a complete blackout of the room by a special weave or a special impregnation.
• Screen - allows you to be invisible from the outside, but inside are clearly visible external panorama.

Mounted in several ways:

• On the frame.
• Inside the doorway.
• Above the opening.

Important. For large segments selected blinds with reinforced bottom bar. It should firmly hold the fabric underneath.

For each segment, you can set up a separate blinds. They can be controlled individually or centrally.

Velux Blinds for non-standard windows

Velux - a company that was founded Villumom Kann Rasmussen. The company produces building materials for the realization of the most original design solutions in the design of the attic interiors. In addition, the company produces a series of VELUX sun curtains on roof windows non-standard configurations and makes decorating accessories.

Blinds for roof windows Velux may be of different types:

1. Jalousie.
2. "Pleated".
3. Shutters.
4. Roll.
5. Roman.
6. Japanese panels.
7. Blackout curtains.

The main advantage of the brand - the Danish quality, durability, harmless materials, a wide range. Velux company has more than 70 years, it is considered the strongest brand in the field of building materials. Famous for its unusual and ultramodern solutions, primarily in the field of design of the attic space. It uses scientific research to create all of its products. To this end, every two years, the company's specialists conduct workshops in which we study the natural lighting and energy conservation.

Video: installation of Velux blinds on the skylight

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