Velux Window Blinds

[woodchopper]

Q1. Has anyone had experience with Velux window blinds?
We bought a Velux blackout blind must be about 9 /10yrs ago and just on Sunday it will not retract up - I have been told there are two cords on the sides, one to wind up the blind and one to wind it down as I push and pull but now t wont retract back onto the roller - so I assume that cord is broken. Can they be repaired? Have also been told they are a sealed unit and can't be repaired.

Q2. Assuming the blind can't be repaired are there any other manufacturers of blinds for Velux windows?

I have a Keylite window in the house too - do their blinds fit Velux windows?

[alavahalf]

This may help ... http://valeblinds.com/brand/vale-blinds/1