A new innovation in skylights from VELUX gives homeowners complete control over light exposure in their living space. The VELUX Skylight System features a pre-installed, remote-controlled, solar-powered shade that allows homeowners to adjust how much light their skylight lets in.
VELUX, the global leader in skylights and daylight solutions, heard the demand for smarter and more sustainable daylight solutions, and this is their answer. “Our Skylight System makes skylights more relevant and engaging for homeowners—it’s that simple,” Stephan Moyon, president of VELUX America/VELUX Canada, said in a news release.
Four years of extensive customer feedback and third-party research collaboration with Kantar revealed a strong desire for skylight shades, and that a product combining the two systems was in high demand. Initial research on a customer group already using the product found that 95% of customers use the shade weekly, with 50% doing so at least once daily.
Each system comes in a white shade that seamlessly blends in with any interior, with alternative colors available upon custom order. The solar-powered remote operation upholds sustainability by charging on ambient light and is easily integrated with smart homes. Built-in rain sensors provide homeowners peace of mind, closing the system automatically when rain is detected.
Despite the innovative additions to the VELUX Skylight System, the installation process remains unchanged. VELUX acknowledges the 12% price increase by increasing its skylight volume 10-fold to offset some added costs.
Each VELUX Skylight System is quality tested before shipping and packaged with special clips and spacers designed to secure the unit during transport.
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