Hi,

I would consider killing the two birds with one
cheaper stone, so therefore might be worth investigating conservatory/solar
control glass instead of switching glass.

It would be a
lot cheaper and last longer as well as actually reducing the solar gain from the
roof. Switching glass will have almost no effect on the solar gain, but
tinted glass definitely would as well as adding privacy.

With regards
to blinds, unfortunately we are temporarily without a supplier for roof light
blinds. But there are several manufacturers. Just pick the right blind for you,
and if possible try to get either a Somfy or Lutron system as they are both
very good. The blind will be your best solution for privacy at night as once backlit both tinted and mirrored security glass become fully see through.

I hope this helps, Jeff @ HBD

Hi Appletulip, I have the same/similar problem. What did you end up doing and are you happy with it? Many thanks

Hi Heike_munro, I am still in the process, but thinking of installing pleated blinds. My skylight is very large 5m by 1.2m. I will probably end up with 4 pleated blinds. What are you thinking for your situation?

Wow, that is very large. I would love Velux but as my windows are not velux, I am not sure they would supply. Looking at architectural films or electrically operated metal blinds that you can fully adjust. Really weird, no-one seems to have a proper solution yet there must be so many people out there with that problem, some of them surely with a workable solution....

yes, I agree with you. Lots of people doing these extensions for a few years now, but still no good solution on the market for a reasonable price... pls keep me posted if you find anything interesting. thanks in advance