How Do You Hang Blinds On Slanted Windows?
Here at Skylight Blinds Direct, we specialise in the design and manufacture of quality blinds for your slanted windows and roof windows. It’s what we do and what we’ve been doing exceptionally well for many years. While this may be our expertise, we understand that many people find searching for blinds for these unique windows challenging. There are many factors to consider and that’s why we’re here to help. So, if you’re wondering how you hang blinds on slanted windows, read on.
What are slanted windows?
In most rooms around the home, windows are installed within vertical walls. They come in a variety of sizes, depending on the necessary light in a room, and are relatively easy to dress. Curtains, vertical blinds, roller blinds - they are all window covering options that most of us are familiar with. They cover the window effectively, add style into a space and can be used by most members of the family. Slanted windows, on the other hand, sit at an angle on your property. They are - as the name suggests - slanted. However, most of them work in the same way. They are positioned to allow as much light into a property as possible. Many will open for ventilation or to give unique views over the surrounding area. And, because they are built into roofs, slanted windows normally bring more natural light into a room as they can be directly sun-facing.
Where do you find slanted windows?
Slanted windows are used in rooms where normal wall-based windows may not bring in as much light. Think loft conversions or extensions. In loft rooms, the roof is normally the bulk of any covering to the space. Therefore, there are few walls or wall space to have traditional windows. Instead, slanted windows or skylights are used along with the wall structure. These bring in a lot of light into rooms that are traditionally very dark and dingy. Without them, loft extensions would be poorly ventilated and unsuitable for accommodation. Slanted windows are also found in extensions - normally ground floor extensions. If you consider their positioning, these new rooms/spaces can be nestled into gardens without much surrounding space for normal windows to make an impact. Skylights, on the other hand, can be positioned on top and make the most of the light that normally covers the garden.
Why are blinds needed for slanted windows?
You might be wondering why you would spend money on blinds for your new slanted windows - especially if you’ve just invested heavily in having this new space designed to your exact specifications. Skylights are indeed chosen to bring as much light into a space as possible. However, this can be just as detrimental as it can benefit. Uncovered roof windows can:
- Cause excessive build-up of heat from direct sun exposure
- Increase the risk of dye fading in soft furnishings
- Increase the chance of glare on television or device screens
- Compromise privacy, especially if neighbours overlook the new space
- Make it more challenging to sleep in rooms such as bedrooms or nurseries
Window blinds are designed to help with all of these issues.
- When used appropriately, they can help you to reduce excessive heat loss and keep heat build-up at bay during the warmer months
- The right blinds offer a physical barrier against sunlight, preventing UV rays from breaking down the dye particles
- Also physically prevents direct sunlight from landing on screens and causing distraction
- Allows you to shut out the world and keep your home a private place. This is particularly important at night when it’s easier to look into someone else's house.
- Blackout blinds help to plunge a room into darkness, supporting our circadian rhythm and making it easier to fall asleep
Even if you have invested all of your time and money into designing the perfect loft conversion or extension, we highly recommend you consider a window blind that helps you to achieve all of the above.
What blinds are available?
So, what are your options out there? If you’ve chosen to have a roof lantern or flat roof window installed on your property, you’ll want something specialised. Consider looking at our LanternLITE™ or SkyFit™ range which have been specifically designed to sit within your window recess. You can find guides for these on our website as well as a host of videos to demonstrate these blinds on our Youtube page too. Slanted windows are a different matter. Here, the best option is a skylight blind. Designed with 4 channels running around the frame of your window, they have the fabric tension-locked inside. This means that gravity won’t cause the material to sag and you have a full coverage option for privacy, light and temperature control. You have a range of practical options too, including blackout for bedrooms, 100% waterproof for bedrooms and kitchens or translucent options for offices. Within these, there is a multitude of colours and patterns available to keep your home looking as sleek and stylish as you always dreamt. And, you can also choose between manual operation (using a blind pole) or electric operation with a remote control. Skylight blinds are the most practical and well-suited option for slanted windows on the market. Here at Skylight Blinds Direct, we work hard to bring you a wide range of high-quality and budget suited options. And, to keep the labour costs down, we provide our skylight blinds with full fitting instructions. So, it’s never easier to hang blinds on slanted windows without the need for professionals.
How to hang blinds on slanted windows
We provide everything you need in your order, along with instructions and support through our Youtube page too. To fit your blinds:
- Check that you have all of the components needed before you get started
- Peel off the covering from the sticky strip along the top of the cassette
- Position the cassette and press it firmly into place
- Use a hand screwdriver to secure the cassette into place using the screws provided
- Repeat on both sides
- If required, adjust the bottom bar and ensure it is positioned in the centre of the blind
- Inside the side rails, one at a time, and secure into place using the screws provided and a hand screwdriver.
- Operate the bling by tilting the middle of the bottom bar towards the window. Raise or lower the blind, as desired.
If you have any questions about hanging blinds on slanted windows or need to speak to a member of the Skylight Blinds Direct team, please do get in contact with us here today.
