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Skylight Shades
A shade for a ceiling opening, motorized for skylights out of reach, with a control pole for those you can reach.
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What it changes
The benefits
A skylight is often high, sloped and out of reach. We can fit it with a roller shade, a cellular shade or, depending on its shape, a wood or PVC shutter. A reachable skylight can be operated by hand or with a control pole; in other cases, motorization is generally the most practical solution.
Designed for a ceiling opening
Mounting and operation suited to a position that ordinary window blinds don't cover.
A choice of several products
Solar or blackout shade, cellular shade for insulation, or wood or PVC shutter — not a single product imposed for this particular opening.
Control of direct sun
A skylight catches the sun from straight above, often more intensely than a window — the shade cuts the excess without blocking all the light.
Motorization integrated with the smart home
A Somfy motor is programmed with the other blinds in the house: same app, same schedules, same remote.
How it works
How it works
- Mounted in the ceiling openingThe shade is fastened directly in the skylight frame, flat or sloped depending on the pitch of the skylight.
- Several products can be installedThe fabric of our roller shades (solar, blackout), a cellular shade for insulation, or a wood or PVC shutter — the choice depends on the style and budget you have in mind.
- By hand or with a pole, if the skylight is reachableIf the skylight is low enough to reach, a control pole or even your hand is enough — no motor needed.
- Motorized for the restAs soon as the skylight is out of reach — most installations — a Somfy motor becomes the only practical way to operate it day to day.
Specifications
The numbers
- Compatible products
- Roller shade fabric, cellular shade, or wood/PVC shutterdepending on the style and budget you have in mind
- Mounting
- Flat or sloped, depending on the pitch of the skylight
- Operation
- By hand or with a control pole for a reachable skylight, or Somfy motormotorization is required as soon as the skylight is out of reach
Pole or motor?
A pole is enough for a low skylight you can reach by hand without effort. As soon as the skylight is high up or sloped in a way that makes a pole impractical, the motor becomes the only realistic choice for daily use. We assess that together at the measuring visit.
Where it goes
Applications
Roof skylights
The most common use — motorized in the vast majority of cases.
Roof lanterns and glass roofs
Large glazed openings in the ceiling, often with several sections to motorize together.
Low, reachable skylights
A control pole is enough, with no electricity.
Certified Somfy Expert
Somfy motor, or pole for a reachable skylight
Most skylights are out of reach: the Somfy motor then becomes the only practical way to operate the shade day to day.
Warranty. The skylight shade is guaranteed for 5 years by Le Gars des Stores — the fabric, the mechanism and the installation. The Somfy motor, if there is one, is guaranteed for 5 years. Only accidental damage isn't covered: we replace it, but it's billed.
Our warranties are in addition to the warranties provided by law.
- Control pole for a low skylight, reachable by hand
- Rechargeable battery or hardwired Somfy motor; RTS remote or TaHoma for the app, schedules, Alexa, Google, Apple
- Certified Somfy Expert, motors guaranteed for 5 years
Frequently asked questions
We answer
Can I get a manual version?
Yes, if the skylight is low enough to reach: your hand or a control pole is enough. As soon as the skylight is out of reach, the motor becomes necessary for practical daily use.
Does it work for a sloped skylight?
Yes, the mounting adapts to the pitch of the skylight — flat or sloped depending on your roof configuration.
Which product should I choose for my skylight?
Three common options: the fabric of our roller shades (solar or blackout) to filter or block light, the cellular shade for insulation, or the wood or PVC shutter for a more millwork look. We show you all three.
Can it be programmed with my other motorized blinds?
Yes, if you already use a Somfy motor elsewhere in the house: same app, same scenes, same remote.
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the size, the slope and the operation. Text us a photo of your skylight at (514) 967-3629 to get started; the firm price comes after the measurements are verified.
Where do you install them?
The West Island and Montreal, Vaudreuil-Dorion, the South Shore, the North Shore, western Laval, and the Eastern Townships with our team on site. Elsewhere, depending on the project.
Free consultation and quote
A skylight to cover?
Free in-home consultation and quote, installation included.
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