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Awning blind

The VELUX awning blind keeps your room cool without compromising on daylight. Its transparent mesh fabric protects against heat, which makes it ideal for home offices or living rooms where you want cooler temperatures and reduced glare.
Product details
  • Up to 4 degrees cooler inside
  • Lets in daylight while reducing glare
  • View to the outside
  • Easy installation from inside
  • Ideal for living rooms and home office
  • Up to 5-year guarantee
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Product highlights

Stay cool and enjoy the view outside with good heat and daylight control

With awning blinds you can experience a better heat protection solution compared to interior blinds, reducing indoor temperatures by up to 4 degrees during summer.

Control the daylight and preserve your view

The transparent mesh fabric allows you to enjoy daytime activities without the sun's glare and heat, while preserving your view to the outside. It rolls up out of sight when not in use.

Reduce the rain noise

With awning blinds, you can reduce the perceived rain noise on the window pane by up to 50%. Benefit from a quieter, peaceful environment indoors, enhancing relaxation and focus.
Product features

Cool comfort and uncompromised views with mesh

The black transparent mesh fabric blocks out the sun without compromising your view. Perfect for glare-free days in your home office or cool afternoons in your living room.

Hassle-free operation

With an easy-to-use wireless wall switch, you can easily operate the awning blind from inside the room. The basic manual awning blind with hooks is operated by hand.

Control from anywhere with VELUX App

You can upgrade your awning blinds with VELUX App Control for even more convenience. The app allows you to control your blinds and shutters from anywhere.
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Basic manual anti-heat blind
Material
Hard-wearing aluminium
Degrees
Up to 5 degrees cooler
Blackout
Effectively blocks incoming light
All-weather protection
Break-in resistant
Thermal insulation
Motorised (electric/solar)
Noise reduction (weather)
Easy DIY-installation

Installation

Discover the simplicity of easy installation - easily installed for instant comfort

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

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Configure the ideal heat protection for your roof windows and request a quote directly from a VELUX Certified Installer.

Combine products for increased comfort

Blackout roller blind

Pairing a blackout roller blind with an awning blind offers the best of both worlds: blackout along with exterior heat protection.
From£86.40incl. VAT

Translucent roller blind

Pairing a translucent roller blind with an awening blind offers the best of both worlds: interior decoration and light control along with good heat protection.

Insect screen

Enjoy the fresh air without unwanted visitors with a VELUX insect screen. The insect screen is simple to operate and can be combined with your awning blind.
From£120.00incl. VAT
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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.