Exterior sunscreening

Awning blinds

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VELUX awning blinds keep your home cool and comfortable by blocking the heat before it even hits your VELUX roof windows. The transparent mesh lets in light and protects you from the heat without disrupting your view. They're perfect for home offices, living rooms and anywhere you'd like to spend time in cooler temperatures away from glare on sunny days.  This is one of the fastest ways to protect yourself from the heat reliably. The VELUX awning blinds are quick and easy to install from the inside.
  • Good heat protection
  • View to the outside

Heat protection

Anti-heat black out blinds and shutters
Configure the ideal heat protection for your roof windows and request a quote directly from a VELUX Certified Installer.
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Transparent mesh fabric to keep you cool while preserving your view

The VELUX awning blind with black transparent mesh fabric blocks out the sun without compromising your view. Perfect for glare-free days in your work office or cool afternoons spent in your living room. The mesh is tested for wind, UV- and heat degradation, and provides long-lasting performance.
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Select your level of comfort - up to full automation

Control your VELUX awning blind from anywhere in the room with the ready-to-use wall switch. The electrical blinds run in aluminium side rails to ensure they operate smoothly and remain stable. The manual blind with hooks can only be rolled up fully or fully down. You can upgrade your electrical blinds to VELUX ACTIVE or VELUX App Control for even more convenience.

Manual:
Only for windows that are within reach. The manual awning blinds install quickly and easily from the inside and are easy to operate. Simply open the window, rotate it 180 degrees and fix the blind to the two hooks on the outside of the bottom sash.

Solar powered:
Select solar powered VELUX blinds for your manual or solar powered VELUX roof windows. Installation is easy because there's no need to run cables.

Electric:
Select electric VELUX blinds for your electric VELUX roof windows. Connects direcly to your electric window.

If you have a manually operated VELUX roof window you will need a KUX 110 control system (not required for VELUX electric roof windows as the control system is already installed)

Installing your VELUX anti-heat blind is easier than you think

Installation
The VELUX anti-heat blinds fit all VELUX roof windows perfectly. The manual anti-heat blind can be installed from inside of the room by one person in just 15 minutes, all you need is a screwdriver.

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Frequently asked questions about our anti-heat blinds

How does the anti-heat blind differentiate from the anti-heat blackout blind?

VELUX heat protection blinds provide shading from the outside while still allowing ample daylight into the room. This solution is perfect for areas like home offices, living rooms and even bathrooms, where you want to reduce glare and heat, but want to maintain natural light and a view of the outdoors.

The anti-heat blackout blind features a blackout fabric, ensuring complete darkness and effective heat reduction. This combi product makes it the ideal choice for bedrooms, children’s rooms and guest rooms, where creating a comfortable environment for optimal sleep is important. 

How do you install anti-heat blinds on the roof window?

The VELUX anti-heat blinds fit all VELUX roof windows perfectly. The manual anti-heat blind can be installed from inside of the room by one person, all you need is a screwdriver.

Why are exterior sunscreens best for heat protection?

During summer, attics can quickly become uncomfortably hot. Our exterior heat protection blinds and shutters reduce indoor temperatures because they block the sun's rays before they hit the window panes. 

VELUX heat protection blinds provide shading from the outside while still allowing ample daylight into the room. This solution is perfect for areas like home offices, living rooms and even bathrooms, where you want to reduce glare and heat, but want to maintain natural light and a view of the outdoors.

For south-facing roof windows, we advise opting for comprehensive protection with Anti-heat blackout shutters. With its durable aluminium design, it provides superior heat protection, thermal insulation during the cold months, complete blackout functionality and resistance to break-ins – all with no maintenance. It's the ultimate pick for anyone looking to sustainably keep their home cool, dark and comfortable, no matter the season. 

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