When you install a VELUX skylight, you have the opportunity to really up the ante for your client by adding on blinds. With more than 100 designer colors and patterns available in four types of blinds, VELUX can help you provide homeowners with stylish options for making the most of their skylight.
Blinds can boost the energy efficiency of VELUX skylights and are simple to install with VELUX's patented Pick&Click!® bracket system. We even offer factory installation for certain blinds to help you save time on-site.
So, when should you ask clients if they'd like to include blinds with their skylight? And what type should you suggest?
We're glad you asked!
Here are the four main situations when you'll want to suggest a blind be installed with a skylight:
For Blocking Out Light
VELUX's Blackout Blinds provide optimum blackout to block out the most light possible. It converts day to night, blocking out even the brightest sun. Ideal for rooms that require total darkening, like bedrooms or movie rooms, the Blackout Blinds are solar-powered so they don't require wiring at installation. And because they're solar-powered, your clients can get a 30% federal tax credit on product and installation.
For Softening & Diffusing Light
It's likely that your skylight clients will want something practical as well as decorative when choosing blinds for their project. For softening and diffusing the various amounts of light that come through a skylight during the day, VELUX offers Light Filtering Blinds. These blinds can be solar-powered or operated manually and are available in single- and double-pleated options, depending on the amount of light control needed.
Something else your clients will really enjoy is that VELUX's Light Filtering Blinds are available in a wide range of colors and patterns to complement any decor.
For Adjusting The Light
For a more unique look, explore the world of VELUX Venetian Blinds. Simple to operate and available in a variety of colors, the manually-operated Venetian Blinds are designed for varying light control while still providing outdoor views. The slats can be tilted with an award-winning control that allows them to be set at any angle. The Venetian Blinds are also designed with an elegant aluminum that's easy to clean and helps the skylight's overall energy efficiency.
For VELUX Sun Tunnels
There's no such thing as blinds for sun tunnels, right? Well, not exactly, but VELUX does offer an accessory that allows users to control the sunlight coming through a sun tunnel: the Blackout Shade for VELUX Sun Tunnels. The Blackout Shade for sun tunnels attaches at the base of a sun tunnel with the use of a VELUX control rod to completely block out the bright light reflected down through the tunnel. Designed in 10" and 14" diameters, the Blackout Shade fits all VELUX Sun Tunnels to allow total light control.
