Radiant Blinds & Awnings recently completed another local installation in Surbiton, Surrey, fitting two motorised Markilux 879 TracFix roof blinds to a private residential property. Installed yesterday, the two roof blinds provide an effective and stylish solution for controlling sunlight and heat entering through large areas of overhead glazing. Both blinds were fitted with Somfy motors and supplied with Somfy remote control handsets, allowing the homeowners to operate their new shading quickly and conveniently at the touch of a button.
Markilux 879 TracFix Roof Blinds – Effective Shading for Glazed Roofs
Large glazed roofs, conservatories and other areas of overhead glazing can create wonderfully bright living spaces, but during periods of strong sunshine they can also allow considerable solar heat and glare into the home. The Markilux 879 TracFix is specifically designed to provide effective shading for glazed roof areas, helping homeowners enjoy these spaces more comfortably throughout the warmer months. The TracFix system securely guides the fabric within the lateral tracks, creating a particularly neat and streamlined appearance without an unsightly gap between the blind fabric and the guide rails. The result is a beautifully tensioned blind with a clean, contemporary finish. For this Surbiton roof blind installation, two individual Markilux 879 TracFix blinds were fitted, providing excellent coverage across the glazed area while complementing the modern appearance of the property.
Motorised Roof Blinds with Somfy Controls
Both Markilux roof blinds were powered by reliable Somfy motors and operated using Somfy remote control handsets. Motorisation is particularly beneficial for roof blinds because they are normally installed in areas that would be difficult or impractical to operate manually. With remote control operation, the homeowners can extend or retract their blinds effortlessly whenever required. This makes it simple to respond to changing weather conditions throughout the day, providing shade when the sun becomes intense and retracting the blinds when additional natural light is wanted.
Helping to Reduce Heat and Glare in the Home
During hot and sunny weather, large areas of glazing can cause interior temperatures to rise quickly. Installing specialist roof blinds for conservatories and glazed extensions can help to manage the amount of direct sunlight entering the space. Alongside creating welcome shade, effective solar shading can help to:
- Reduce excessive heat build-up
- Minimise uncomfortable glare
- Improve the usability of glazed rooms during sunny weather
- Help protect furniture, flooring and furnishings from prolonged direct sunlight
- Provide greater control over light levels
- Create a more comfortable indoor environment
With the recent warm summer weather, this was an excellent time for our Surbiton customer to have their new motorised roof blinds installed.
Professional Markilux Blind Installation in Surbiton
As a long-established family-run blind and awning company based in Surbiton, Surrey, it is always particularly rewarding for the Radiant team to complete installations within our local area. Our factory and offices are also based in Surbiton, and we provide bespoke solar shading solutions for private homes throughout Surrey, London and the surrounding Home Counties. Every project is carefully considered to ensure the most suitable shading solution for the property, whether the requirement is for roof blinds, external awnings, interior blinds, traditional Victorian awnings or other specialist solar shading systems.
Looking for Motorised Roof Blinds in Surrey?
If you have a conservatory, glazed extension, roof lantern or large area of overhead glazing that becomes excessively hot or bright during sunny weather, a motorised Markilux roof blind could provide an attractive and practical solution. Radiant Blinds & Awnings can advise on the most appropriate system for your property and provide a professional measuring, supply and installation service. From our Surbiton factory, we install bespoke blinds and awnings throughout Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Esher, Weybridge, Cobham, Wimbledon, Richmond and across Surrey and London.