Exterior blinds and shutters for heat protection

VELUX exterior roof window blinds and shutters are a smart way to take more control of your comfort indoors. Designed to work seamlessly with your VELUX roof windows, they help keep rooms cool in the summer, improve insulation in winter, and make your home feel calmer all year round.

The exterior blinds and shutters are tough on heat and glare, but gentle on your home’s look, with a sleek design that blends in nicely with your roof. And because they’re built to last, they’ll keep doing their job for years to come.

Exterior blinds and shutters for pitched roof windows
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Anti-heat blackout shutter

The anti-heat roller shutter offers superior protection against solar heat and all other weather elements. The durable, maintenance-free aluminium shutter blocks incoming light to keep the room dark and up to 5 degrees cooler in summertime while also insulating from excess cold during winter. An ideal solution for bedrooms and kids’ rooms where you need both blackout and thermal insulation.
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Anti-heat blackout blind

Stay comfortable in the heat with our anti-heat blackout blind. This awning blinds consist of durable polyester fabric which effectively blocks out light and heat, cooling your room by up to 5 degrees. The solar-powered solution lets you easily install the anti-heat blackout blind from inside without any wiring and control the blinds remotely via a simple wall switch. Ideal for bedrooms, it also provides insulation against the cold in winter, making it perfect year-round.
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Anti-heat blind

The VELUX anti-heat blind cools the room by up to 4 degrees and glare while still letting light in. The transparent mesh fabric design is perfect for living rooms and home offices, allowing you to keep your space cool without losing your view or natural light. Combine with an interior blackout roller blind for increased control over daylight intake and additional insulation gains.
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Superior heat protection with blackout
VELUX Anti-heat blackout
Good heat protection with transparency
VELUX Anti-heat blind
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Anti-heat blackout shutter (aluminium)
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Anti-heat blackout blind (fabric)
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Electrical anti-heat blind
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Basic manual anti-heat blind
Material
Hard-wearing aluminium
Degrees
Up to 5 degrees cooler
Blackout
Effectively blocks incoming light
All-weather protection
Break-in resistant
Thermal insulation
Motorised (electric/solar)
Noise reduction (weather)
Easy DIY-installation
Exterior blinds and shutters for flat roof windows
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Anti-heat blinds for dome with glazing

Designed for flat roof windows and skylights, these semi-transparent anti-heat blinds for dome with glazing block out heat and dim light, making them ideal for living rooms or kitchens with lots of activity. They maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, allowing you to enjoy your space all day long, even during the hottest months.
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Anti-heat blind for curved and flat glass rooflights

Fitted inside your rooflight, this anti-heat blind for curved and flat glass rooflights offers easy installation from the roof and provides excellent heat protection. It keeps your room cool and comfortable while still allowing light to enter, making it ideal for all kinds of spaces with large rooflights.
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  • Variety of colours and materials
  • From manual to fully automated
  • Tailor-made for VELUX roof windows
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Take control of light and heat with exterior roof window anti-heat blinds and shutters

Your roof windows are brilliant for bringing in light and fresh air, but when the sun really starts to heat things up, it helps to have a little backup. That’s where our exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters come in.

Our exterior anti-heat heat protection blinds effectively block out strong sunlight before it even reaches the glass, helping to stop rooms from overheating. But they do more than that – they also cut down on outside noise from weather, insulate from the cold, and add an extra layer of protection and privacy to your windows.

Available in both electric and solar-powered versions, they’re simple to use and make life easier. Whether you’re trying to sleep through a summer heatwave, keep the nursery cool, or just lower your energy bills, VELUX exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters give you practical control with a smart, modern finish.

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Enjoy year-round comfort with exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters

Exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters are one of the simplest ways to make your home feel more comfortable all year round. In the summer, they prevent the sun from heating up your rooms by blocking the rays before they even touch the glass. In the winter, they improve your window insulation, helping to retain warmth indoors and reduce heat loss.

And there’s even more to it. The aluminium construction also reduces outside noise from weather, whether it’s heavy rain, or wind, they give you a quieter and calmer indoor atmosphere.

With VELUX exterior blinds and shutters, you’ll notice the difference in every season:

  • Cooler in summer: Blocks out sunlight before it enters your home 
  • Warmer in winter: Improves insulation and energy efficiency
  • Quieter all year round: Helps reduce noise from the weather
  • Darker when needed: Total blackout for bedrooms and daytime naps
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Made to match, built to last

VELUX exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters are made to the same high standards as your roof windows – with durable materials, clean design, and long-lasting performance. Crafted from tough aluminium, they’re put through their paces in harsh weather conditions, from heavy rain and strong winds to hail and intense sun. So, whatever the forecast says, you can count on them to do their job.

The slim, low-profile design sits neatly against your roof, so it won’t affect how your home looks from the outside. Whether your house is modern or more traditional, the shutters blend in beautifully, giving you extra protection without blocking the view or changing the character of your home.

Easy to use, simple to enjoy

No need for complicated setups or manual adjustments, VELUX exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters are made for modern living. Choose between solar-powered and electric operation to suit your needs and window type.

  • Solar-powered blinds and shutters come with a built-in solar panel and remote control—no wiring required. Installation is quick from inside the room, and you can open or close the shutter with just the press of a button on the wireless wall switch or via your smart device.
  • Electric blinds and shutters are ideal for homes already using electric roof windows. Operate your blinds or shutters from the same wireless wall switch or remotely from anywhere.

Both options offer silent, effortless operation and can be set on a timer or adjusted remotely using the VELUX App Control or VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO.

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Why exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters

If you’re already enjoying the benefits of VELUX roof windows, exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters are the perfect way to enhance their performance. They offer more than just sun protection; they actively improve how you experience your home:
Better temperature control
During hot summer days, indoor temperatures can rise quickly, especially in lofts and upper-storey rooms. VELUX anti-heat blinds and shutters help stop heat before it builds up, keeping your home cool and comfortable without over-relying on fans or air conditioning.
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Lower energy bills
By reducing heat loss in winter and minimising solar gain in summer, VELUX exterior blinds and shutters help your home stay energy-efficient. That means you get a more comfortable indoor climate and can make potential savings on heating and cooling your home.
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Peace and quiet
The sturdy construction also helps reduce noise caused by wind, rain, and other harsh weather conditions, making it especially useful for maintaining a peaceful and comfortable indoor environment. Sleep better and concentrate more easily with fewer interruptions.
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Increased privacy and security
Our exterior blinds and shutters give you extra privacy when you need it most. And because they sit on the outside of your windows, they add a solid protective layer, making it harder for intruders to gain access.
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Tailored for every space in your home

VELUX anti-heat blinds are perfect for a wide range of rooms in your home, helping you maintain a comfortable temperature, reduce glare, and protect your privacy. Here’s how they can enhance different spaces:
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Bedrooms and kids’ rooms

Anti-heat blackout blinds are especially useful in bedrooms or kids’ rooms, where they block both light and heat, ensuring a cool and restful environment for sleep. Whether it’s a hot summer night or a chilly winter morning, these blinds help create the perfect sleeping conditions by keeping your room dark and well-insulated.
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Living rooms

For living rooms, anti-heat blinds with mesh fabric are ideal. They let in natural light while reducing heat and glare, making your space more comfortable for relaxation or entertainment. You can keep the temperature steady without blocking your view or natural daylight, which is especially important in living areas where light plays a big role in creating the right atmosphere.
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Kitchens

Kitchens are often the hottest and most humid areas of the house. Anti-heat blinds with mesh fabric help reduce heat buildup while still letting in light, making them perfect for cooking or dining areas.
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Home offices

If you like to work from home in your home office, you need to balance productivity and comfort. Anti-heat blinds help reduce glare on screens and maintain a cool environment, allowing you to focus on your work without distractions caused by the weather.

Built-in compatibility with your VELUX roof windows

VELUX exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters are made to fit your roof windows precisely, whether you're upgrading an older model or buying a new one. The seamless integration ensures optimal performance, easy installation, and a clean, modern look that matches your home’s design.

They’re compatible with most VELUX roof window types and sizes and can be added at any time during renovation, window installation, or later on as an upgrade.

Installing your exterior shutters is easier than you think

Installing VELUX exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters is a straightforward process, typically carried out by professional installers. If you’re fitting new VELUX roof windows, you can choose to have the blinds or shutters installed at the same time. Already have VELUX windows? No problem. Our exterior window blinds and shutters can be retrofitted without any disruption.

Once in place, they require virtually no maintenance. Just enjoy the benefits of better insulation, privacy, and peace of mind, season after season.

Complete your setup with interior blinds and shutters

For the ultimate in light and temperature control, combine your exterior window blinds and shutters with VELUX interior blinds. While our exterior options stop the sun from hitting the roof window, our interior blinds give you control over the light inside your room. It’s a perfect pairing:

  • Translucent blinds to diffuse soft light while preserving privacy
  • Venetian and pleated styles for elegant light control and visual comfort

VELUX exterior window blinds and shutters and blinds give you full control over your indoor environment – whatever the weather or time of day. See our interior blinds here.

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Quality you can rely on

Choosing VELUX means choosing products that are built on decades of experience, expert design, and trusted performance. Our exterior anti-heat blinds and shutters are no exception. Backed by a 5-year guarantee, they’re made to last – and made to give you confidence that you’ve chosen well.

And if you ever need spare parts or support down the line, we’ve got you covered. It’s all part of making sure your shutters keep doing their job for years to come.

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Time to take comfort to the next level?

VELUX anti-heat exterior blinds and shutters aren’t just an add-on; they’re a smart upgrade that helps you sleep better all year round. From keeping the heat out in summer to boosting insulation in winter, they give you more control over temperature, noise, and light – all with a clean, discreet finish.

Take a look at the full range and see how exterior blinds and shutters can make a difference in your space. And if you’re not sure where to start, feel free to contact us; we’re here to help you find the right fit for your home.