Introduction
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me about your project. Based on our conversation, I’ve put together this report to reflect what matters most to you. Inside, you’ll find examples of the systems we discussed, how they would work in your space, and what you can realistically expect in terms of performance and cost.
When you’re ready, you can book a TEAMS call with me and I’ll walk you through everything step by step.
1. Your Key Areas
- Area 1: Ground Floor Orangery Lantern 2790mm x 4320mm
- Area 2: Ground Floor Courtyard Lantern 1950mm x 3950mm
- Area 3: Bedroom Roof Glazing Blind (new concept 1100mm x <4500mm)
2. Your Key Priorities
- Area 1: Dramatically reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, reduce fading, keep heat in during winter
- Area 2: Dramatically reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, reduce fading, keep heat in during winter
- Area 3: Light Management, TV Glare control, reduce fading, keep heat in during winter
3. Recommended Shading Systems
- Area 1: Twin Athena System or Hercules XL
- Area 2: Athena System or Hercules XL
- Area 3: Athena System
Athena Electric Roof Blind System
This system works for Areas 2 & 3
- 3 times more fabric tension than Constant Tension Systems delivering flatter fabrics
- No visible cords across the structural opening
- Size parameters of 3m x 3m or 2.5m x 4.5m
- Headbox 125mm wide x 105mm tall or 145mm wide x 125mm tall
- Side profiles 54mm
- Motor 35 decibels
- Dimensionally Stable Roller Fabrics that deliver on performance
- Compatible with Somfy Tahoma Hub and automated sun sensors
Twin Athena Electric Roof Blind Systems
This system works for Area 1
- Two Athena Systems meeting in the middle
- 3 times more fabric tension than Constant Tension Systems delivering flatter fabrics
- No visible cords across the structural opening
- Size parameters of 3m x 6m or 2.5m x 9m
- Headbox 125mm wide x 105mm tall or 145mm wide x 125mm tall
- Side profiles 54mm
- Motors 35 decibels each
- Dimensionally Stable Roller Fabrics that deliver on performance
- Compatible with Somfy Tahoma Hub and automated sun sensors
Hercules XL Electric Roof Blind System
This system works for Area 1 and 2
- Over 8 times more fabric tension than Constant Tension Systems delivering much flatter fabrics
- No visible cords across the structural opening
- Size parameters of 4m x 5m or 4m x 7.5m
- Headbox 125mm wide x 125mm tall with with 70mm hem bar or 200mm wide x 145mm tall with 113mm hem bar
- side profiles 80mm
- Motor between 47 and 54 decibels depending on loadings
- Dimensionally Stable Roller Fabrics that deliver on performance
- Compatible with Somfy Tahoma Hub and automated sun sensors
Hercules 200mm x 145mm powder coated aluminium headbox with 113mm hem bar
Approach to Bedroom Blackout Blind
Proposing an Athena blind travelling the length of the bedroom to provide thermal and blackout as required. The concept is to minimise visual clutter distracting from the glazing in the vaulted system. The unit on the wall may need to be lowered. The Athena can be powder coated from the standard white to a RAL Classic colour to match the paintwork.
Control Options
- Somfy Tahoma Hub & Smart Phone App (compatible with motors above)
- Automated sun sensors
- Alexa voice control
- Remote Control Handsets
This combinations offers you the best of touch & voice control and the option of sun automation
Costs
Based on your roof lantern size, your chosen system and your preferred fabric, your costs are subject to survey
- Area 1 Twin Athena £5,785 or Hercules £6,970 inclusive of VAT & touch control
- Area 2 Athena £3,980 or Hercules £5,750 inclusive of VAT & touch control
- Area 3 Athena £3,300 inclusive of VAT and touch control. RAL Classic powder coating £590 inclusive of VAT
- Sun sensor £150 each
- Manufacturing Survey £ 650 inclusive of VAT
- Installation Labour team per day £1250 (allowing two days £2500)
- Somfy Tahoma Hub / App £ Free Gift From WindowTreat
Total cost for all areas from £16,215 inclusive of VAT, manufacturing, survey, installation and touch controls
The Hercules XL 125 Box Wide Option
The Hercules electric roof blind 4350mm wide by 2950mm so that both lantern blinds will travel away from the house as per customers preference. It would by manufactured using a 125mm x 125mm headbox combined with the stronger 113mm hem bar and the aluminium hardware can be powder coated to a classic RAL. The smaller lantern blind 1950mm wide x 3950mman will be adapted to have the same hem bar to keep both blinds mirroring each others aesthetics.
- Hercules XL Wide 4350mm x 2950mm £8,800 inclusive of VAT and remote handset.
- Hercules XL 1950mm x 3950mm £5,950 inclusive of VAT and remote handset
- Manufacturing Survey £650 inclusive of VAT
- Installation Labour team per day £1250
- Somfy Tahoma Hub / App £ Free Gift From WindowTreat
Total cost for these two areas £16,650 inclusive of VAT, manufacturing, survey, installation and touch controls. £590 for specific RAL classic colour other than white.
Hercules XL Blindspace Alternative
During the 1st fix stage concealment can be planned in. However, if the upstands are completed and you are prepared to bring back your builders then it may still be achievable.
Firstly, your builders need to understand the space required within the lantern’s upstand to fully conceal a Hercules XL. At less than 4m wide and 4.5m long the the 125mm x 125mm headbox with the standard 70mm hem bar can be used. To conceal this we need a custom Blindspace Box C155 x 250SS. Then the side boxes require a depth of 80mm and the hem bar requires 100mm boxes so that the gap runs around the perimeter and the fabric disappears the other side.
Working Out The Quantity
Lantern 1
- C155 x 250SS = 2790mm + 80mm +80mm + 50mm (tolerance to cut on site) = 3000mm
- C155 x 80SS = 4320mm + 50mm tolerances x 2no = 4370mm + 4370mm
- C155 x 100SS = 2790mm + 80mm +80mm + 50mm (tolerance to cut on site) = 3000mm
Lantern 2
- C155 x 250SS = 1950mm + 80mm + 80mm + 50mm (tolerance) = 2160mm
- C155 x 80SS = 3950mm +50mm tolerance x 2no = 4000mm + 4000mm
- C155 x 100SS = 1950mm + 80mm + 80mm + 50mm (tolerance) = 2160mm
Costs Associated with The Blindspace Concealement Approach
- Area 1 Blindspace Supplied. Profiles, Hinges, Covers, End Caps, Splice Pins & Plates £4892 inclusive of VAT
- Area 2 Blindspace Supplied. Profiles, Hinges, Covers, End Caps, Splice Pins & Plates £4100 inclusive of VAT
- Blindspace Cutting Charges, Packaging and Freight to UK £1000 inclusive of VAT
- Area 1 Hercules £6,970 inclusive of VAT & touch control
- Area 2 Hercules £5,750 inclusive of VAT & touch control
- Sun sensor £150 each
- Manufacturing Survey £ 650 inclusive of VAT
- Installation Labour team per day £1250
- Somfy Tahoma Hub / App £ Free Gift From WindowTreat
Total costs are £24,612 including supply of Blindspace concealment boxes and installation of Hercules XL systems to two lanterns. Note these costs do not include Sun sensors or your builders costs.
Marketing Scheme Discount
- £300
You have the option to take part in our marketing scheme. In return for the £300 discount on your electric roof lantern blind, we ask for a video conversation with Steve, our General Manager, along with multiple photos or videos (sent via We Transfer) of your finished installation that we can use for marketing.
This helps future customers understand our solutions and gives Steve valuable insight into how we can continue to improve our service. Your feedback plays a real part in shaping the experience for the next homeowner.
Next Steps
You now have a clear understanding of the right systems and investement costs. The next step is yours.
You are welcome to join me on a TEAMS video call. I can take you through this solution in more detail, answer your questions, address any concerns and potentially look at alternative options if need be.
Available times are shown in my diary at the end of this article.
Supporting Links
The Journey To Your Electric Roof Lantern Blind – WindowTreat
Most Roof Lantern Blinds Sag. Here’s Why.
How much do electric roof lantern blinds actually cost? (No hidden surprises) – WindowTreat
Athena Systems
Success Story: Sarah’s 30 Year Orangery Refurbishment – WindowTreat
Only the Toughest Fabrics Earn a Place in Athena Electric Roof Blind Systems – WindowTreat
Sally’s Cheltenham Success Story: The Athena Electric Roof Lantern Blind – WindowTreat
Hercules XL Systems
Success Story: Kathryn’s Hercules XL Roof Blind Transformation – WindowTreat
How Claire Transformed Her Orangery with Hercules – WindowTreat
Jay | Hercules Electric Roof Lantern Blind | WindowTreat
Tony I Hercules Electric Roof Blind I Customer Testimonial
