Blind or something for roof 'dome'?!

ChilliBob

So I have one of these sort of thingies,

https://www.theskylightcompany.co.uk/product/em-dome-rectangular-fixed-dome/

Which usually I quite like - more light, nice noise when it rains etc

But right now the sun shines through it super strong and hot, and with a kitchen table below it makes it a bit like eating in a greenhouse. 

Has anyone on here addressed this themselves? Looks like it might be something I'd need a blind installer for perhaps... 

CliveOfIndia

Not sure if this would work, but might it be possible to make a kind of DIY curtain thingy for it?  I'm thinking something along the lines of a small piece of fabric (probably just a few inches bigger than the skylight on all sides), an eyelet sewn onto each corner, then four small hooks screwed into the ceiling.  Then you could just hang it up whenever you needed it - OK, you'd probably need to stand on a stool to reach it.

Might not be the most elegant of solutions, but it's something you could easily make yourself for just a few quid (If you've got a Dunelm near you they'll sell everything you'd need to do it).

subjecttocontract

There are lots available for sale on Ebay.....manual or electric.......some very reasonably priced.

ChilliBob

I think we're now looking at a more permanent solution, I think you can get special window film that does the trick! 

moneysaver1978

ChilliBob said:

I think we're now looking at a more permanent solution, I think you can get special window film that does the trick! 

Something like this https://www.prsolarwindowfilm.co.uk/skylight-window-film, right?

ChilliBob

moneysaver1978 said:

ChilliBob said:

I think we're now looking at a more permanent solution, I think you can get special window film that does the trick! 

Something like this https://www.prsolarwindowfilm.co.uk/skylight-window-film, right?

Yep spot on. My wife went me this place, https://londonwindowfilm.co.uk/windowfilmslondon

Similar, but looks pricier! 

moneysaver1978

How much were you quoted?

The alternative is DIY like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifetree-Privacy-Reducing-Reflective-44-5x200cm/dp/B07ZSDKFSS/ but no idea how good they are

ChilliBob

moneysaver1978 said:

How much were you quoted?

The alternative is DIY like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifetree-Privacy-Reducing-Reflective-44-5x200cm/dp/B07ZSDKFSS/ but no idea how good they are

We weren't, just guessing that the site my wife found looks pricey really. 

Yeah, we could do DIY, but I think we will do our French doors and window in the kitchen, both brand new and yet to be installed (couple of weeks!) too, so a professional will probably get a better finish. The skylight thingy being curved/dome shaped especially seems a challenge! 

moneysaver1978

ChilliBob said:

moneysaver1978 said:

How much were you quoted?

The alternative is DIY like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifetree-Privacy-Reducing-Reflective-44-5x200cm/dp/B07ZSDKFSS/ but no idea how good they are

We weren't, just guessing that the site my wife found looks pricey really. 

Yeah, we could do DIY, but I think we will do our French doors and window in the kitchen, both brand new and yet to be installed (couple of weeks!) too, so a professional will probably get a better finish. The skylight thingy being curved/dome shaped especially seems a challenge! 

Indeed! Hope it all goes well and your kitchen will be a little less hot soon!

ChilliBob

Did think this was a bit odd, but wasn't sure what to do so I ignored it. Still got the flippin problem mind lol.