Velux Window Blinds: The Best Way to Cover Roof Windows

Perhaps you've never heard of Velux window blinds. Their specialty products are not as commonly-used as the more conventional blinds, but they are quickly gaining their own niche in the market.

Windows On The Roof?

If you think that windows can't be placed on the roof of a house, think again. Though the design is still not as mainstream as the traditional window, it is garnering enough popularity to get noticed. In fact, there is so much demand for the roof window that companies like Velux get their success from them.

The name of Velux's roof window is The Living Attic. It is designed to help bring in lots of daylight and fresh air into a room. The only issue with them is that like most roof windows, windows with The Living Attic are slanted. This could make it difficult when it comes time to finding the right window covering.

This is why if one does get The Living Attic they need to also consider buying window blinds designed by Velux. With these types of window blinds, windows in The Living Attic can be covered easily and with style. This article will discuss the most common types of Velux blinds that are available.

Siesta Blinds

The first type of Velux window blinds that one can get are Siesta blinds. Siesta blinds have an aluminum backing that is designed to hold in heat. Additionally, Siesta blinds are made from a form of polyester that is dirt-resistant, decreasing the need for having to clean them. They can be controlled through manual means or through a remote.

Next, there are roller blinds. Of the types of blinds available through Velux, these are the easiest to use, at least if one doesn't want the Velux blinds that are operated by a remote control. They can be placed anywhere on the window with the same ease as if it were placed on the top. In terms of their structure, roller blinds are created from fabric that is resistant to dirt. The fabric also reduces glare.

Filtering The Sunlight

Thirdly, there are pleated blinds. Velux's pleated blinds are a good choice for people who would like to dim the sunlight without completely removing it. The sunlight that does go through can create a special lighting effect depending the on the color of the blinds. And, like any other of the other blinds available in Velux's inventory, the pleated blinds do not get dirty very often. In terms of their operation, the pleated blinds are controlled through a manual control bar.

Fourth, there are Venetian blinds. With Velux Venetian blinds, you can control the amount of light that comes into the room. The blinds are also coated with aluminum to help increase their ability to insulate the room they are in. A special control bar and a knob help to adjust the blinds.

Awnings

The final type of Velux window blinds available are awning blinds. As their namesake indicates, they are specially designed to cover awnings. In terms of appearance, they look like shades. As far as functionality, the help protect the room from the sun's ray while still allowing some sunlight to enter in.

Note that although Velux is based out of the U.K. they can do business in the United States and other countries around the world.