Skylight Retractable Shade Solutions for Energy Efficiency

Skylight retractable shades can make a big difference in reducing energy bills and keeping your home cool. They can block up to 99% of UV rays, which is especially important for skylights that receive direct sunlight for most of the day.

By using a retractable shade, you can prevent heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, which can save you up to $150 per year on your energy bills. This is a significant cost savings, especially for large skylights.

Retractable shades are also a great way to reduce glare and improve visibility in your home. They can be easily adjusted to let in the right amount of natural light while keeping the harsh rays at bay.

Skylight retractable shades are a cost-effective solution for blocking light and adding insulation to your windows.

These shades can help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, saving you money on your monthly energy bill.

Custom skylight shades can also help preserve the rooms in your home by blocking damaging direct light, which can rapidly fade furniture.

They come in multiple color and design options, allowing you to add style to your home.

Cellular skylight shades are particularly effective at keeping your home energy-efficient, and can even help reduce dirt and grime buildup on exterior skylights.

RV skylight shades are a great choice for covering tricky motorhome windows, and can be held firmly in place while driving.

Cellular shades are a popular choice for their superior insulation, making them ideal for RV skylights.

They help avoid common unwanted heat loss and gain, keeping your interior comfortable.

Special tracks allow for all angles of window coverage, ensuring a perfect fit.

Protecting your interior from UV damage is a must, and cellular shades can help with that.

You can choose between single or double cell shades, each with its own benefits.

Here's a quick rundown of the differences:

To measure for custom skylight shades, you can watch a quick video that will guide you through the process. It's a great resource to ensure you get the right fit.

You can also find installation guides on our website, specifically for motorized or manual skylight shades. These guides will walk you through the process step by step.

If you're looking to make a large skylight or bottom-up shade, consider using a ShadeSlider chain drive skylight shade motor kit, which can handle large shades with ease. This kit doesn't require a spring-loaded roller for operation.

The ShadeSlider kit can also be used to make a bottom-up window shade, which is simply raised into the vertical position.

Measuring for custom skylight shades is a breeze, thanks to our quick video guide. You'll be able to get an accurate measurement in no time.

To ensure a proper fit, consider the width of your skylight opening and subtract 1 inch to determine the maximum length of the aluminum tube. This will help you avoid any issues during installation.

Our installation page is packed with guides on how to install your motorized or manual skylight shades, making the process a whole lot easier.

You'll need some basic materials to get started, including a 6061 aluminum tube with a 1 3/8" ID and a maximum length that's 1 inch less than the width of your skylight opening.

Here's a quick rundown of the materials you'll need:

By following these simple steps and using the right materials, you'll be able to install your skylight shades like a pro.

You can create a horizontal shading system with a tensioned spring-tension system that allows you to stop the awning at any point. This system is maintenance-free, with debris simply rolling off the back of the roller tube as the awning retracts.

Our Skylight Awning can provide up to 400 Square Feet of shaded outdoor living space. This is perfect for larger outdoor areas like pergolas or skylights.

The Skylight Awning is designed to use 100% solution dyed acrylic fabrics using exclusively Sunbrella. This fabric is durable and long-lasting.

You can also use a custom system to shade your outdoor living space. This system is designed to top mount to existing structures like pergolas or skylights.

Customizable Options for Skylight Shades can make a big difference in terms of energy efficiency and noise pollution. If you're customizing a cellular skylight shade, you'll get the option between a single or double cell, with double cells including a secondary layer of honeycomb pockets.

The pleat size of your skylight shade is also a consideration. Larger pleat sizes can be more effective at insulation, but the difference is minimal between sizes. For larger windows, larger pleats can provide a more fitting look.

Here's a quick rundown of the pleat size options:

Keep in mind that the most important consideration is the size of your windows. For example, small pleats on a large window can look dizzying.

If you want to keep your room light and bright, consider a light filtering skylight shade. This option will allow you to cover your window while still letting in some natural light.

Complete darkness is necessary in some rooms, like bedrooms or nurseries. Blackout skylight shades are the way to go in these cases, ensuring you can nap comfortably during the day without worrying about incoming light.

Light filtering skylight shades are perfect for keeping a room light and bright. They'll cover your window while still letting in some natural light, making your space feel cozy and inviting.

The Blindsgalore Pleated RV shades are a great option for RV owners who want to control the light and temperature inside their vehicle. They offer superior insulation, which is perfect for keeping your RV cozy in cold weather and cool in hot weather.

If you're looking for a way to avoid unwanted heat loss and gain, these shades are a great choice. They can help you maintain a comfortable temperature inside your RV, which is especially important if you're traveling to areas with extreme weather conditions.

One of the unique features of these shades is their special tracks, which allow for all angles of window coverage. This means you can adjust the shades to fit your RV's unique window shape and size.

Protecting your interior from UV damage is also a major benefit of these shades. UV rays can cause fading and discoloration of your RV's upholstery and other interior materials, so it's great to have a solution that can help prevent this.

Here are some key features of Blindsgalore Pleated RV shades:

You can make a motorized skylight shade using off-the-shelf items from your local hardware store, like we did with our RollerTrol 12v DC tubular motors for 39 bucks.

A very helpful lady at our local Home Depot even cut an inch off the motor to the exact width we wanted with a special cutting rig they have.

You can also use a $39 Levelor Roller Shade for a simple construction, which is a great option for a large skylight or bottom-up shade.

To make a spring loaded feed roller with your own fabric attached, you can use double sided tape with a few wraps on it, such as 3M VHB RP Tape.

You can use a different weight of material, or change the material to suit your needs, as indicated by the '6' on the Levelor label, which shows the weight of the material (Mil thickness) about halfway on the scale of 4 to 12.

The ShadeSlider chain drive skylight shade motor kit is another option that doesn't require any spring loaded roller for operation, making it ideal for large shades.

For a more concealed and aesthetically pleasing look, you can build your skylight shade inside a frame made out of readily available lumber, like we did for our demo unit.

If you're in the market for a cellular skylight shade, you'll get to choose between a single or double cell option. Double cells include a secondary layer of honeycomb pockets, making them ideal for top-tier energy efficiency and noise pollution reduction.

The pleat size of your skylight shade is also a customizable option. A larger pleat size means better insulation qualities, although the difference is relatively minimal between sizes.

For larger windows, we recommend larger pleats for a more fitting look. Small pleats on a large window can look overwhelming.

Here are some key considerations for your pleat size:

You can add a custom Skylight Awning to your pergola or skylight for maximum protection from the sun.

This tensioned horizontal shading system is designed to top mount to existing structures such as pergolas, glass roof structures, or skylights.

Most pergolas or wooden patio structures don't create sufficient shade, which can prevent homeowners from enjoying their outdoor patios.

The Skylight Awning is maintenance-free, as it retracts and any debris simply rolls off the back of the roller tube.

You can stop the awning at any point with the flip of a switch or your remote control.

The Awning Company has been providing high-quality awnings in Orange County for over 15 years.

Their Skylight Awnings use 100% solution dyed acrylic fabrics, exclusively Sunbrella.

The Skylight Awning can provide up to 400 Square Feet of shaded outdoor living space.

Every component of the Skylight Awning is designed and made in the USA.