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Velux blinds for a kitchen extension

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OhSheesh · 27/05/2012 16:02

We have recently built a kitchen extension on the back of our house which faces west so we are getting a LOT of sunshine coming in our skylights at the moment. We have been looking at the blinds available but there seem to be so many different kinds - venetian, roller, pleated! Can anyone give any advice? Our windows are very high so we can only reach them with a pole - sadly we haven't had the budget for electrically operated ones!

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CarpeJugulum · 27/05/2012 16:10

We have a high window over our stairs and just have the bod standard blind on it - but with reflective fabric on the back for heat prevention.

We have a pole with a hook to open/shut the window and, it's a bit of a faff, but we can use it on the blind too as the blind has a sort of dip in the metal bit at the bottom that it can clip too.

IIRC we spoke to velux about it and they gave us advice.

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Candiicakes · 29/05/2012 21:27

Veluxes do give lovely light but can make a room warm. I think they do awnings that go on the outside. try the customer services helpline.

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