Frequently Asked Questions About Skylight Sunblockers And Solutions

A. No – and there are 2 reasons. First, glass and film expand and contract at the same rate, however, plastic and film do not. When there are temperature changes, the expanding and contracting can form “fingers” or pockets in the film, and the only way to remove the film would be to scrape it off, which would damage the plastic. Second, you cannot put something flat on something curved, so you would not be able to install the film in one piece.

A. Yes – sunblockers. They are a vinyl-coated fiberglass mesh material that is a completely do-it-yourself, inexpensive method to reduce large amounts of heat gain, UV rays and glare. These can also be professionally installed.

A. Absolutely – the sunblocker is easily installed with a bungee cord around the four corners of the skylight and can be removed as quickly as it was installed.

A. You can scrub them down with a soft brush and mild detergent, rinse and hang out to dry. Once dried, roll them up and store for the winter.

A. Definitely – the materials are designed to withstand hot and cold temperatures.

A. If they are removed every fall and re-installed in the spring, you should expect them to last 15-20 years. If you leave them up year round, they should last anywhere from 10-15 years.

A. We also manufacture the mesh material in varying degrees of shading in a fixed frame. This is a heavy-duty aluminum frame that fits the interior or exterior of the skylight opening.

A. No – the frame is stationary and held in with a top and bottom “H” channel or turn buttons. They can be removed, but you would not do this on a daily basis.

A. Yes – we have solar shades. See more information on our Solar Shades page.