Advanced external roller shutters not only improve the appearance of a property, but also provide excellent protection against sunlight, preventing interiors from overheating. If you choose automatic roller shutters, they can be operated easily with a remote control.
Types of external roller shutters
Roller shutter types relate directly to how they are installed. There are window-head-mounted, surface-mounted and flush-mounted roller shutters. Window-head-mounted and surface-mounted roller shutters are ideal for renovations, as installation does not interfere with the structure of the building. Flush-mounted roller shutters, on the other hand, should be chosen at the first stages of a project, because they are installed under the render. To learn more, see our blog:
Front-mounted roller shutter
Automatic roller shutters
Roller shutters can be automatic or manually operated.
Automatic roller shutters can be connected to a control panel (along with entrance doors and/or garage doors) and operated via a PC, tablet or mobile phone. To find out more, see:
Remote-controlled roller shutters are easy to use and offer a cleaner, more modern look: unlike manual shutters, they have no extra belts, spring mechanisms or cranks.
Roller shutters for house elevation: colour and design
With a wide range of colours, new roller shutters can work as a decorative element of your house elevation. The colour should match the building façade well. Matching the shutters to the windows and doors is a popular choice, because it makes the house design look complete and consistent. The Aikon Distribution range includes external roller shutters in wood-like finishes, as well as more than 200 different RAL colours. Flush-mounted roller shutters are a popular option where building insulation can conceal the shutter box and create a uniform elevation.
Built-in roller shutter
Protection against heat loss and overheating
Energy efficiency is a norm in modern building construction. Ever-increasing energy prices and greater environmental awareness prompt investors to choose solutions that prevent heat loss. Roller shutters can help achieve these objectives. The space between the window and the lowered shutter creates an air gap that provides an extra insulation layer, protects the building from heat loss in winter and can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%.
As the solar energy gain of window glass units is high, interiors can overheat in summer. Roller shutters can limit that heat build-up and keep rooms cooler. Interior temperatures can decrease by as much as 10°C.
Protection against noise
Roller shutters also provide good protection against noise. They are well suited to buildings near busy streets, rail tracks, railway stations or city-centre roads. External roller shutters reduce noise levels by 7–14 dB, offering a more comfortable working or living environment and making outside noise feel further away than it really is.
Protection against burglary
With external roller shutters, it is easier to feel safer at home. They screen windows from passers-by and add an extra obstacle for potential burglars. Shutter slats can also include a security mechanism that stops them from being lifted from the outside, making a break-in more difficult.
External roller shutters: protection and a decorative element of the house elevation
Roller shutters offer a number of useful benefits: they protect against wind and weather, improve the energy efficiency of the building and help deter burglary. If they are well matched in style, they also improve the appearance of both modern and classic elevations, giving them a distinctive character. When choosing external roller shutters, take into account both the aesthetic design and the protective purpose – both matter equally.
