The skylight shades are lightweight and easy to install. They can be installed at any angle, from vertical to horizontal. They repel dust and seldom require cleaning. All that's needed to maintain their fresh appearance is an occasional light sweep of a vacuum.

Manual Shades - Shades are operated under constant tension for 0-90 degree slope or orientation.  Choice of Handle Operated  or Ring Pull Cord Operated shades and Skylight Shade Poles are available.We recommend using a pole with the ring pull cord shade in hard to reach areas.  Handle operated shades have a handle on the traveling rail for raise and lower function. Constant tension shades shall be provided for square skylight frames, any slope or orientation, for openings up to 60" wide by 96" long maximum and 12" wide by 18" long minimum. 

Motorized Shades - Battery operated with IR remote control. State of the art motorized operation for hard to reach skylights. Shade system shall be provided for openings up to 60" wide by 96" long maximum (24" wide by 18" long minimum). This system does not have side channels so there is nothing to detract from the beauty of the windows. The motor is mounted in the head rail.  Battery operated shade orders include the motorized shades with built in receiver eye and Lithium batteries Order a remote transmitter with 3 AA batteries  separately.  Replacement and additional transmitters are available.  For customers who prefer traditional hard-wired systems, we also carry 24 V DC systems that feature hard wired wired switches.  Additional options include RF receivers and  switches, remote transmitters, and automatic timers. Please email us your window sizes and motorization needs for a quotation on additional options and large scale multi-shade systems.

What is Metallised Fabric?

Through a highly sophisticated metallising process, a thin film of aluminum is vacuum-bonded to polyester fabric.After metallising, the fabric is given a special finish that adds many characteristics making the fabric especially suitable for use in window covering shades.

Metallised Fabric Facts

Reflects solar heat in summer

Reduces heat loss in winter

Anti Static… repels dust and dirt to retain like new appearance and for easy maintenance.

Non-toxic, environmentally friendly

Life long performance due to superior bonding of aluminum to fabric and special finishing treatments.

ISO 7253 Certified.

Reduces echoes for improved room acoustics

Contemporary colors coordinate with any commercial or residential interior.

All Verosol fabrics with their metallised backing create a uniform look from the outside.

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Fabric Capabilities
If you think all pleated window-treatment systemsoffer more form than function, we would like to change your thinking.

SkylightShades.com has available fabrics in classic colors,patterns and textures. Yet, these very same fabrics provide a range of vital functions.

The functional attributes of energy efficiency, UV protection, light, acoustical and radiant-heat control have been incorporated into a wide array of fabrics without compromising their aesthetic qualities.

We offer a vacuum bonded metallised fabric. The fabric fibers are loom-woven. Metallisation is a permanently vacuum bonded thin layer of aluminum.

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Fabric Trancparency

Non-Transparent

Semi-Transparent

Transparent

Dissecting Rising Energy Costs
Verosol has attractive and effective solutions to control rising energy costs, in both summer and winter. In hot weather, our metallised fabrics can stop much of the solar heat gain from entering the building. Yet the shades remain cool to the touch. In cold weather, our aluminum backing works as an insulator and helps prevent radiant heat loss. It can effectively reduce heat loss at the window.

As a result, metallised fabric window-treatment systems help control room temperatures year-round. They help lower the demand for heating and air conditioning, which lowers the required performance for glazing and HVAC. Facility owners gain in two ways: smaller capital expenditures and reduced energy costs year after year.

Measuring Window Covering performance
In warmer climates, Verosol window treatments reflect a greater amount of solar radiation, reducing the amount of heat that enters a building and lowering cooling costs. For example, and unshaded 1/4 inch thick window transmits approximately 87% of the solar radiation. A shaded window with an Verosol pleated shade allows approximately 32.5% to enter - a reduction of more than 50%.

Protection Against Ultraviolet Ray Damage
The sun's ultraviolet rays can cause severe fading of a buildings valuable furnishings, carpeting and artwork.Verosol's metallissed fabrics can significantly reduce the intensity of ultraviolet rays that are transmitted through a room's windows.

Pleated Shades softly filter light, while helping to protect furnishings from UV rays.

The Ecology of Light
Verosol's fabrics enhance a room's interior environment by controlling the amount of light(opacity) and openness factor ratings measure privacy.

Verosol metallised shades reflect heat but still allow natural light to come through. Light that's easy on the eye.

Solutions For Controlling Noise
Noise lowers productivity and efficiency.
Verosol pleated window-treatment systems offer a high degree of sound absorption. Tests have confirmed that Verosol shades are much more efficient than mini-blinds or PVC verticals in absorbing a room's reverberating noise.

Anti-glare Properties
In offices with computers,Verosol improves visual comfort by considerably reducing glare and overall luminance levels. Verosol shading products comply with international legislation in the trend of visual ergonomics VOU workstations, which are becoming explicit and severe. Glare reduction for computer workstations can be reduced.

Lower Maintenance Costs
Verosol metallised fabrics are inherently anti-static, so they repel dust and seldom require cleaning. All that's needed to maintain their fresh appearance isan occasional light sweep of a vacuum. If a mishap occurs, the soiled fabric can be cleaned with water and a mild detergent. The metallised backing and the flame retardancy will not be affected.