Blinds, Shades and Shutters - blind for skylight
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tnkrer
08-20-09, 07:26 AM
Hi,
I have a skylight (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy225/tnkrer/skylight/skylight.jpg)(flat, rectangular, about 4'X2', in cathedral ceiling) and I need to add a blind to that. (primary purpose - control sunlight so the room doesn't overheat, other purposes - control ambient light for TV watching, probably reduce heat loss in winter)
Can I buy something in big box stores and install easily? Does it need remote operation? How would manual operation work for such a blind?
Thanks
(couple other pictures that show the frame closely
bottom of the skylight (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy225/tnkrer/skylight/skylightbottom.jpg), top of the skylight (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy225/tnkrer/skylight/skylighttop.jpg))
I have a skylight (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy225/tnkrer/skylight/skylight.jpg)(flat, rectangular, about 4'X2', in cathedral ceiling) and I need to add a blind to that. (primary purpose - control sunlight so the room doesn't overheat, other purposes - control ambient light for TV watching, probably reduce heat loss in winter)
Can I buy something in big box stores and install easily? Does it need remote operation? How would manual operation work for such a blind?
Thanks
(couple other pictures that show the frame closely
bottom of the skylight (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy225/tnkrer/skylight/skylightbottom.jpg), top of the skylight (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy225/tnkrer/skylight/skylighttop.jpg))
Shadeladie
08-20-09, 07:55 AM
I don't think this is something you'll find readymade, anywhere. They'll need a track system to hold it to the sides, so that the blind doesn't just fall down from gravity. Also, I don't think you'll find that size in a readymade so it would probably have to be custom made. The big box stores will probably be able to order this for you, however.
It doesn't have to be remote controlled as long as you can reach it easily, otherwise the cord will be just hanging straight down in the air in order to work it manually. May not look very nice. I can't tell from just looking at the window what the placement is in the room.
Another option is to just hang shirred on curtains on tension rods, as long as you don't want to open and close them.
It doesn't have to be remote controlled as long as you can reach it easily, otherwise the cord will be just hanging straight down in the air in order to work it manually. May not look very nice. I can't tell from just looking at the window what the placement is in the room.
Another option is to just hang shirred on curtains on tension rods, as long as you don't want to open and close them.
Gunguy45
08-20-09, 08:27 AM
Depending on the brand of skylite..you can buy from the manufacturer. If you are lucky enough for it to be a Velux or Andersen..they have many options available. You will have to get up there and look for a label plate.
BLD
08-20-09, 10:57 AM
I have found that the graber product is best deal when it comes to covering a skylight.
If you are comfortable getting up there and measuring and you are a handy guy good with a drill, then you may be able to get away with measuring and installing this product yourself. Installing one is easy but intimidating even for an installer the first time
At first glance of your pics it looks as thoug your drywall may be working against you and you and instead of shooting down form the slant of your window at a 90 degree angle, it heads straight towards the center of gravity. this is a problem when installing skylight shades and will need to be corrected with some wood stock to act as a shim. This way your shade when attached to this wall follow the angle of the window and not run perpendicular to the floor
the graber product is much like a "top down bottom up" pleated shade with rails on the side to block any light. It has a handle that can be grabbed with a hook you keep in the closet
If you are comfortable getting up there and measuring and you are a handy guy good with a drill, then you may be able to get away with measuring and installing this product yourself. Installing one is easy but intimidating even for an installer the first time
At first glance of your pics it looks as thoug your drywall may be working against you and you and instead of shooting down form the slant of your window at a 90 degree angle, it heads straight towards the center of gravity. this is a problem when installing skylight shades and will need to be corrected with some wood stock to act as a shim. This way your shade when attached to this wall follow the angle of the window and not run perpendicular to the floor
the graber product is much like a "top down bottom up" pleated shade with rails on the side to block any light. It has a handle that can be grabbed with a hook you keep in the closet