Wire-Guided Rooflight Blinds: Compact, Versatile and Precise
A discreet, tensioned rooflight blind system designed for smaller skylights and sloping windows up to 4m².
Tensioned Rooflight Shading for Smaller Skylights
The Wire-Guided Rooflight Blind System is a compact, precision-engineered solution designed to shade rooflights and skylights up to 4m².
This system uses 3mm steel guidewires and constant-tension spring (CTS) technology to maintain smooth, taut fabric positioning. Operating at any angle between vertical and horizontal, and capable of drawing upwards, downwards or sideways.
With motorised or manual options and a wide range of Envirotech fabrics, this system provides effortless solar control for small to medium-sized skylights, gable-end glazing and shaped windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
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System Design & Applications
The Wire-Guided Rooflight Blind System combines compact engineering with precise control for skylights up to 4m².
Constant-tension springs keep fabric taut at any angle, guided by slim 3mm steel wires for smooth operation without bulky channels. Neat fascia profiles conceal fixings and simplify installation.
Available with manual or motorised operation, systems integrate with BMS and automation platforms including KNX, Lutron and Crestron. Ideal for rooflights, gable-end glazing and sloped windows, providing discreet, reliable shading where space and access are limited.
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Feature
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Detail
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Maximum Size |
3m wide × 3m drop (4m²) |
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Operation |
Motorised (240V, 24V or battery) or manual |
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Control Options |
Stand-alone, wireless or integrated BMS |
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Integration |
Compatible with KNX, LON, BACnet, Modbus, Z-Wave, Control4, Crestron, Lutron |
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Fabrics |
Blackout, dimout, or sunscreen from the Envirotech range |
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Guidance System |
3mm steel wires with CTS tension units |
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Fascia Profiles |
100mm deep L-shaped aluminium fascia at each end |
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Warranty |
5 years |
Why Enviroscreen?
Enviroscreen has over 30 years’ experience designing and installing bespoke rooflight and skylight shading systems.
Our in-house team manages design, fabrication and installation, ensuring accuracy, safety and visual consistency across every project.
We’re ISO 9001 and CHAS accredited, providing confidence in quality and safety. From early-stage design input to aftercare and maintenance, our aim is to deliver shading systems that perform flawlessly for years to come.
Wire-Guided Rooflight Blinds – Tensioned Control for Every Angle
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