Skylight Blinds and Roof Lantern Blinds in London
Skylight and roof lantern blinds · London
Overhead glass is the hardest glass to shade.
It needs a system built for it.
Tensioned skylight blinds hold the fabric stable across rooflights, roof lanterns and glazed roofs, where heat gain, glare and light control are most demanding.
KOZA Projects specifies, supplies and installs skylight and roof lantern blinds for homes and projects across London. Family-run and established in 2005, we work with architects, interior designers, electricians and AV integrators so that overhead shading is planned before the ceiling is finished.
Roof glazing is usually out of reach, so most skylight blinds are electric. How electric operation, control and power work is covered on our page on electric skylight blinds in London.
How we deliver skylight blinds
Roof blind systems
Skylight blinds for rooflights, lanterns and glazed roofs
Full framed, tensioned skylight blind systems are designed specifically for overhead and sloped glazing, where fabric stability, heat gain and light control present greater challenges.
The fabric is tensioned and retained within side channels, so the blind stays stable and controlled across the full opening. That gives reliable performance on rooflights, lanterns and glazed roof structures.
When correctly specified, they are one of the most effective blind-based shading options for overhead glazing.
Commonly specified for
- Residential rooflights
- Glazed extensions and roof lanterns
- Atriums
- Commercial roof glazing
Skylight blind systems
The brand depends on the skylight blind
We supply and install skylight blinds from a range of brands, including Luxaflex, Umbra and Silent Gliss. The system is chosen for the glazing and the control you want.
Silent Gliss skylight blinds
Silent Gliss skylight blind systems for overhead glazing, motorised and connected to the project's control system.
Umbra KuroLok RL
Umbra's KuroLok RL rooflight blind, with the fabric held in side channels across the opening.
Luxaflex Duette
Luxaflex Duette honeycomb blinds for roof windows, gables and shaped glazing.
Performance and application
Managing daylight, glare and solar exposure through roof glazing
These systems are a highly effective way to manage daylight, glare and solar exposure through roof glazing. The tensioned construction keeps the fabric aligned and its movement controlled, even on larger or angled installations.
They are chosen where dependable performance and a visually contained finish are required.
What the blind controls
- Daylight levels under the glass
- Glare on screens and surfaces
- Solar exposure through the roof
Thermal and UV control
Reducing solar heat gain and UV from above
Skylight roof blinds play a significant part in reducing solar heat gain and limiting UV exposure from above. With appropriate fabrics, the system helps control internal temperatures, reduce glare and protect interior finishes from UV damage.
Fabric selection is critical. We assess it against orientation, glazing type and performance expectations, and bring samples to the consultation.
Blackout fabrics are available for skylights. A blackout blind must be operated so that air can circulate: on extremely hot days, hot air trapped between the blind and the glazing can make the glass expand and crack. We advise on fitting position at survey.
Fabric choices
- Screen fabrics keep the view and cut glare
- Dim-out fabrics darken the room
- Blackout fabrics give full darkness, and are operated with care for air circulation
Operation
Planned for electric operation from the start
The blind and its operation are planned together, so power and fixing points are considered before the ceiling is closed. Remote, app and home control, sun-sensor closing on some ranges and what to plan are set out on our electric and motorised skylight blinds page.
For how we coordinate motors, cabling and control with electricians and AV integrators across a project, see motorised and smart shading.
An honest note
When a skylight blind is not the whole answer
An internal blind reduces glare and heat gain, but it works after the sun has reached the glass. Where overheating is the main concern, external shading may be a better first step, and the two can be combined.
Our awnings and external systems page covers the external options.
Overhead glass should be shaded by design, not as an afterthought.
Related projects
Roof blinds and shaped glazing in our projects
Wimbledon House – Motorised Curtains & BlindsDelivered with interior designers and contractors: motorised curtain tracks, roller, venetian and roof blinds, handmade blackout curtains and sheer wave curtains.
Homerton House – Motorised Gable Window BlindsMotorised Duette blinds installed to gable windows for precise light control and a refined architectural finish.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do skylight blinds reduce heat?
Yes. With appropriate fabrics, a skylight blind reduces solar heat gain, glare and UV from above, which helps control temperatures in rooms under glass. Fabric choice is assessed against orientation, glazing type and what you want to achieve.
How are blinds fitted to a flat skylight or roof lantern?
A tensioned system, with the fabric held in side channels, is fixed to suit the roof light so the blind stays stable across the whole opening. Fixing details are confirmed at the survey, where we check the frame, the glazing and access.
Which brands of skylight blind do you supply?
We supply and install skylight blinds from a range of brands, including Luxaflex, Umbra and Silent Gliss. The brand depends on the skylight blind, and we confirm the right system once we have surveyed the opening.
Which fabric is best for a skylight blind?
It depends on what you want to achieve. Screen fabrics keep the view and cut glare, dim-out fabrics darken the room, and blackout fabrics give full darkness. We bring samples to the consultation.
Can I have a blackout blind on a skylight?
Yes. A blackout fabric can be used on a skylight, and it must be operated so that air can circulate. On extremely hot days, hot air trapped between the blind and the glazing can make the glass expand and crack, so the blind should not be left closed in strong heat. We advise on fitting position at survey.
Can you fit a blind to a large or angled roof light?
Large and angled roof lights, lanterns and glazed extensions are part of the work we are asked to specify. We confirm the right system once we have surveyed the opening, so early involvement helps.
Do skylight blinds protect furnishings from UV?
They can. Skylight blinds in appropriate fabrics limit UV exposure from above and help protect interior finishes from UV damage.
Is an internal skylight blind enough to stop a room overheating?
Not always. External shading stops the sun before it reaches the glass, so where overheating is the main concern it may be the better first step, and the two can be combined. See our awnings and external systems page.
Planning skylight or roof lantern blinds in London?
Tell us about the roof glazing and we will advise on the system and fabric, or visit the Shoreditch showroom.