Outdoor blinds

To create a favorable indoor environment, outdoor blinds are increasingly being used. Another name - rashtory. Beautiful, comfortable, easy to maintain, compact - these designs are relevant for both offices and private interiors. Their main purpose is to regulate the flow of natural light. In addition, sun protection systems can be used as protection against penetration from the outside or to be part of the decor.

Rafshtora install on the windows from the street. This solution is relevant for the facades of office buildings, exhibition halls, sports complexes, schools, shopping and entertainment centers. As well as street prototypes are used for rooms located on the first floors of private houses and cottages.In general, such external configurations are used as additional protection against criminal encroachments.

According to the installation method, the following types are distinguished:

1. Internal - built into the wall opening.
2. Overhead - installed over the opening.
3. Combined - guides are removed in a wall, and the box is outside.

External blinds are fundamentally little different from the interior, but have their own specifics.

• Rafshtora heavier than internal counterparts.
• They are stronger because they are designed for bad weather and gusty wind.
• Covered with anti-corrosion composition, which increases the service life.
• Have high strength.

Main advantages:

1. Effective sun protection.
2. Protection of premises against heat loss and overheating.
3. Soundproofing.
4. Reducing the cost of air conditioning.
5. Reliability and durability.
6. Protection against hacking.

In many apartments and offices there are double-glazed windows. External blinds will allow to protect plastic windows from weather phenomena and to increase their service life, as well as ensure the privacy of the apartment from outside views. Designers advise when choosing to consider the features and color of the facade of the building.

For open openings of country houses there are many options for outdoor PVC curtains: sliding, roll. They have one major drawback - low breathability.

Household arbors and verandas are made with models with aluminum or wooden plates. Roller shutters made of various materials are widely used. Roman curtains are an interesting shape offered by interior designers.In warm weather, temporary removable models are relevant, in particular, fabric or filament. They do not interfere with natural air circulation with maximum protection from sunlight.

For the terrace or winter garden, you can use transparent models. They are made from plastic and are suitable for protection from the sun, wind and insects. When equipped with such variations of the northern windows, the room lighting is increased. Keep in mind that such options will not protect against hacking.

Anti-vandal varieties guarantee safety and are necessary for retail outlets, shops, cafes and garages. In this case, outdoor louvered grilles or lattice type rolling shutters are perfect.

Today modifications of external blinds are very various. However, they can be classified according to similar characteristics.

Different types of rafstor provide for the installation of several types of control - from the cable to the electric drive. Modern developments, technical solutions allowed to achieve maximum simplicity in all variants.

• Mechanical adjustment. The elements of the curtains are actuated using a ribbon cord, a handle or a spring.

1. Rope view used mainly for lightweight models. The tape is wound on the drum, the opposite end is fixed on the shaft.
2. Spring construction based on the inertia of the winding spring located inside the shaft. They are equipped with heavier modifications.
3. Cardan type consists of a gearbox, which is located on the side surface of the box. Its end is fixed in a device with a handle, as it rotates, the web moves.

• Electric control. Movement is performed using the control panel or touch switch.

• Automation allows you to provide a high level of comfort, to adjust various parameters: from light intensity to noise insulation.
• Management can be configured from the remote, button, with a timer. Wireless control is convenient in high-rise buildings, centers, schools, banks and other premises. It allows centralized adjustment at once throughout the building.
• Unlike the remote, the button is mounted in one place. Whole groups of sun-protection devices can also join it.
• The timer provides adjustment strictly on schedule, at a certain time.

• Smart House. Rafshtora are connected to the general system by means of the program. Electronics itself will monitor and run all work processes.

• Panel location:

1. Horizontal. The most common. A distinctive feature is reliability. With proper installation, they will serve for a long time without breaking. The canvas holds its shape remarkably, does not make any noise when moving, and allows you to precisely adjust the amount of luminous flux. There are many options on the market with horizontal plates that provide a choice in price, quality and design.
2. Vertical. An important feature of this model is the ability to rotate the slats in any direction. However, such variations are less resistant to strong gusts of wind.
3. Rolled. They represent a single canvas covering the entire surface of the window. The system is virtually silent. Such variations are most often set on verandas, loggias, terraces, arbors.A variety of proposals makes it possible to most successfully implement all design ideas.
4. Swing. Mostly used in private homes. Louvre shutters tightly close the window, so in a hot time they allow to keep cool in the room.

• Plate design:

1. C-shaped. It is characterized by the largest angle of rotation, so it’s best to regulate the luminous flux.
2. Flat. Most cost effective. Possess low light shielding function. The plates are not tight enough to each other, which can cause gaps. Can be used for small openings.
3. Z-shaped. Possess a stiffener, which allows to achieve the greatest resistance to strong wind.

For the manufacture of panels for external blinds used various materials. The choice depends on the purpose, design, desire and solvency of the customer.

• If rashshtory serve to protect, experts advise to choose metal counterparts. Lamels made of iron and steel are the most durable and reliable in operation. It is necessary to take into account that the weight of such a system is substantial, therefore installation is possible only on the ground floors and doorways.
• Aluminum based alloys They are environmentally friendly, so they are often used in children's and medical institutions. In addition, they are lightweight, compact and durable to use.
• Wooden canvas less reliable, unlike aluminum. But such models are safe, aesthetically attractive, combined with different types of facades. The use of special impregnations and varnishes will increase their operational life.
• Plastic and metal plastic variations wear more decorative function. They are easy to operate, resistant to household chemicals, democratic in price, but have a low protective function.
• For glass modifications use acrylic, polycarbonate or tempered natural glass. The design feature is natural air conditioning and UV protection. Lamellas of tempered glass with a strong impact are scattered into small, non-sharp parts, which is safe. Often serve as a decoration of balconies, loggias and roofs. They allow you to create fancy interiors. The main drawback is the high price.

Unlike interior blinds, installation of a rashttor is better to be entrusted to specialists.All types of exterior louvers assume placement outside the buildings.

Mounting methods:

1. Embedded - are mounted at the stage of construction or major reconstruction of the object, since a niche is required. The box with all the fasteners is installed before embedding the glass in the opening and insulated. Plus - assembled from the side invisible.
2. Facade - the most profitable option allows you to enter the system in the finished buildings. Intervention in the design of a window or door opening is excluded, so you can install at any time. The blinds are either in the same plane with the facade or in front of it. The visor of the box with this method remains visible, it is sometimes used as an element of decor.
3. Window and door - are built in during the installation of the window frame. Fastening - with the help of guides. The ideal solution if fast placement is required.

Fasteners:

• General holders (special brackets and brackets), due to which the reliability of the entire product is ensured;
• Different types of latches;
• Guides.

The basics of mounting outdoor blinds are similar to the principles of assembling other light-protective counterparts. The most important point of installation - mounting brackets and special brackets. It begins with the drilling of walls, therefore it is necessary to prepare tools that can drill holes. When the fasteners are fixed, a cornice is hung on them, then lamellas and device controls are installed. Installation work must necessarily be completed by checking the operation of the mechanism. If there are no complaints about the process of opening and closing, the adjustment of the luminous flux is optimal, other characteristics are met, then the assembly is carried out correctly.

The qualified installation of external blinds allows to reduce expenses on conditioning and heating of rooms.

How to install outdoor blinds, see the following video.

Competent care can significantly increase the life of raftstor.

• The most simple to use are plastic, iron and metal blinds. It is enough to wipe them with a damp sponge with a mild soap solution and let them dry on their own.
• Wood Panel Models it is better to clean with a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth. Water can cause lamella deformation.
• Care for roller blinds similar to the cleaning of wood blinds and excludes water treatments.
• Glass parts can be processed using household chemicals.
• The fabric variations used in the seasonal design of arbors and summer cafes require an especially careful approach. Before washing them, it is necessary to remove the cloth from the panel, wrap the roll in gauze and dip it in soapy water. After gently rinse and hang until completely dry. The fabric used in such products is covered with a special impregnation, so all actions should be carried out with caution.
• Regardless of the material of the slats, in all designs it is necessary to carry out the prevention of adjustment mechanisms - at least once a year, put silicone greases on the guides, check the electromechanical parts, monitor the operation of the software in the smart home system.

Focusing on customer reviews, among the most reliable manufacturers of rafstor are the following:

• Isotra. The Czech company has been developing and developing sun protection technologies for a long time, saving energy resources. Conducting a large number of studies in this area allowed the company to occupy a prominent place among the leading global manufacturers. Production covers street horizontal and roller blinds, roller blinds. For more than 25 years, Isotra has been supplying customers with a guaranteed product.
• RedSonn. In the market since 2000. It supplies and installs systems from well-known manufacturers from Europe. Implements any ideas using rashstor and rollt.
• Warema. The largest German company for the production of sunscreen designs. Offers a wide variety of facade blinds, vertical and horizontal canopies, translucent models with manual and automatic control.
• Levin-Group. Since 1998, the company has been producing modern devices for facades with an optimal price-performance ratio. Roller shutters and gates are the most popular of the entire product line.