Shades for Skylights and Hard-to-Reach Windows
Skylights and high windows flood a room with light, and heat, but they are impossible to adjust by hand. In the Houston sun, an uncovered skylight can turn a room into a greenhouse. Here is how to control light and heat on skylights and hard-to-reach windows with the right shades.
The skylight heat problem
Skylights face straight up at the sky, so they take intense, direct sun and pour heat into a room, often the hottest source of solar gain in the house. Without a covering, a skylight can make a room uncomfortable and spike your cooling bill. The good news is there are specialty shades made specifically to tame them.
Motorized skylight shades
Because you cannot reach a skylight, motorization is the natural answer. Motorized skylight shades run on tracks across the glass and open and close with a remote, app, or schedule, block the harsh midday sun automatically and open for light when you want it. Cellular skylight shades add insulation to cut the heat gain even further.
High and hard-to-reach windows
The same logic applies to tall entry windows, clerestory windows, and any glass above a stairwell or two-story room. Motorized shades let you control them from the floor, no ladders, no poles. For homes with lots of high glass, a single app or schedule manages them all, turning unreachable windows into effortless, comfortable ones.
Energy and UV control up high
High and overhead windows are major sources of heat and UV, so covering them pays off in comfort and protection. Insulating cellular shades on skylights and high windows cut the heat, and UV-filtering fabrics protect the floors and furniture that overhead sun fades fastest. These are often the highest-impact windows to cover for energy in a Houston home.
We handle the tricky windows
Skylights and high windows take the right product and a professional install, and we do them regularly. At your free estimate we will recommend the best motorized or specialty solution for your unreachable windows, with free measuring and installation. Call or text (832) 772-7137.
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We’ll measure, recommend the right options for your home, and give you an honest quote, with free installation included. Already know your sizes? Order online and we’ll send a free quote within 24 to 48 hours.
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