Balancing Shade and Sunshine: How to Choose Glass Roof Blinds

The purpose of a glass roof is to provide natural light and amazing views, and really open up a room in so doing. These features can let you feel the Mornington sunshine even if the temperature is cool outside, and they can make it possible to see the stars at night from the comfort of your home.

We think that these advantages make it worthwhile to invest in a glass roof or find a home in Mornington and the surrounding area that already has one installed.

You might be across some of the pragmatic aspects of transparent roofing. For example, glass roof blinds are an essential feature for glass roofs vanitygen. At Undercover Blinds, we can help you get this necessary component for your glass roof, whether you need horizontal blinds for a glass roof or simple skylight blinds.

Why Are Glass Roof Blinds Essential?

1. Temperature control

Because of solar gain, which is heat carried through the glass by the sun’s rays, a room with a glass roof can get very hot during the daytime. It can be uncomfortable to sit in the direct sunlight during this time. With glass roof blinds, you can shade part or all of the ceiling window to limit solar gain. In other words, you can control the comfort level more efficiently and use the room regardless of the conditions.

2. Glare

In our experience, glare is one of the biggest issues for glass roof owners. Direct sunlight can make it difficult to see a television, computer, or phone screen. If you can draw the glass roof blinds or skylight blinds, you won’t have to deal with the glare. When the sun changes position, you can easily open them again.

 4. Privacy

Glass roofs are typically in common areas of your home, but if you want actual privacy or a feeling of privacy, glass roof blinds can help. If you have a skylight in your bedroom or other private areas of your home, then skylight blinds can provide the same level of privacy.

Types of Glass Roof Blinds

Glass roofs come in different sizes, shapes and varieties, but rest assured there are blinds to fit your design.

Horizontal blinds for glass roofs work if the transparent ceiling is a part of your main home structure or an attached structure, such as a sunroom or conservatory. Skylight blinds work well for providing shade for smaller installations. We also recommend checking options if you have an outdoor structure with a glass roof. For example, you can get ceiling blinds for pergolas or patio coverings to provide shade and coolness during the day.

What Qualities Should Your Glass Roof Blinds Have?

Hopefully, we have convinced you regarding the benefits of having glass roof blinds. The next step is to find the product that best suits your needs. 

1. Discreet

A glass roof provides a feeling of spaciousness and airiness. But if you install a large, retractable structure, it will detract from one of the qualities that make glass roofs attractive. The way to avoid this is to find a discreet design. For example, you could opt for a fabric tension system that can fold down until it is almost unnoticeable. Other designs offer an especially slim profile, making the glass roof blinds unnoticeable when retracted.

2. Easy to Use

You will want glass roof blinds that open and close easily. The operation should be smooth and quiet. Whether you choose manual or automatic controls, you will want to be able to partially or fully open and close the blinds quickly without having to struggle to get the right setting.

3. Durable

Blinds that are exposed to the exterior need to be durable. They have to be able to function correctly with the rain and fickle temperature changes that are common in Melbourne. Outdoor blinds also need the durability to withstand wind and other harsh weather.

4. Safe

Drawstrings or other control elements can be dangerous for children, who could become caught in them while playing. If you have kids in your house, you will want a system that does not pose these kinds of dangers.

Call now for a free consultation

If you are in Mornington or the wider Melbourne area, Undercover Blinds can provide you with the kind of glass roof blinds, skylight blinds, or ceiling blinds for pergolas to meet your design and quality needs. Contact us today to find out if we have the perfect option for your glass roof. (Hint: we’re sure we do!)