Attic - not so mysterious

The attics have something special about them. They are a very intimate space of the household. In the designs of small houses, they include bedrooms, children's rooms, bathrooms and wardrobes. While on them, we are in a place where no one, except for the closest ones, has access. The attic belongs only to us.

In apartments, on the other hand, the attic is often an open, large area. Modernity, unique style emphasizing the character of the host - this is a vision of a contemporary attic. It is often also a workplace: a photo or painting studio.

However, regardless of whether we are at home or in an apartment, the attic must be well lit. Roof windows allow us to do this. However, lighting also means heating, and this is where the story of roller shutters begins.

Why is it worth to darken the attic?
The Fakro and Velux brands are leaders in the field of both roof windows and roof roller shutters. That is why at Knall we offer them (roller shutters) to our clients knowing that they will fully meet the requirements related to the quality of workmanship. In addition, we avoid the problem of measuring the roller shutter - information about the type and size of the Fakro / Velux window is provided on the rating plate on the frame.

Roller shutters for roof windows should become an obligatory element of the attic interior finishing project. Why? The attic must be well lit, just like any other interior. Sunlight gives us energy and makes us function better. However, the sun is also warm, which, especially in spring and summer, significantly reduces the comfort of staying in the attic. After all, the roof is the most sunlit.

Darkening - attic rooms are often bedrooms or children's rooms, so it is worth providing them with a pleasant darkness. For children during the day, e.g. for a nap. For all household members during the night rest, especially if we live in a city where it is not dark even at night.
Protection against high temperature - the roof is the surface that heats up the fastest and the most. The blackout blinds make the attic rooms cool even on hot days. This is their main advantage.

A few more words about the pleasant summer temperature in the attic
If we want to increase the thermal comfort in the attic even more, apart from installing blackout blinds, we should think about installing external roof blinds or external roof awnings. Here at Knall, we also focus on the highest quality and offer our clients Fakro and Velux products - both when it comes to external roller shutters and external awnings. We choose Fakro and Velux, realizing that sun protection for the roof area is one of the most demanding topics in the field of window coverings.

Blackout blinds help to maintain a pleasant temperature in the attic on hot days. However, the leaders in this field are undoubtedly roller shutters or awnings installed outside. Windows let 80% of the sun's rays through, and the effectiveness of external shields is based on the fact that the sun's rays reflect right in front of the glass. In addition, external blinds also protect against noise, ensuring silence and intimacy in the attic rooms. On the other hand, roof awnings do not completely obscure the room because they are made of a special, durable and weather-resistant mesh. An additional difference is the price - external roof awnings are cheaper.

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