In the summer months, most people look forward to warm temperatures with lots of sunshine. However, the heat in midsummer can be oppressive and last a long time. If a prolonged period of hot weather sets in, the home then becomes extremely hot. If sunlight shines directly into living spaces, temperatures rise too much and personal comfort suffers.
Sleeping in particular is very difficult as soon as the room temperature and brightness are too high and disturb the much-needed night’s sleep. Especially in an attic apartment nobody can rest when it is too bright and too hot during the summer heat. Curtains can only partially remedy this problem. Much more effective is sun protection, which is located outside in front of the building and effectively reflects the light.
This includes above all window shutters, awnings and roller shutters, which are either directly on the window or on the terrace and the balcony. That’s how it comes Don’t heat the house and the summer heat stays outside permanently.
1. Functional roller shutters as sun dispensers in your own home
Roller shutters are installed from the outside, thus isolating the living spaces. They impress with their robust and weatherproof properties. In addition, this sun protection has a long service life. The user can choose from the following materials for the roller shutters:
- aluminum
- wood
- stainless steel
- PVC
They can be manually raised and lowered from the inside via a guide rail on the side. With this functional device, the room is not only shaded, but also completely darkened. The living area behind it remains pleasantly cool, even when the outside temperature is very high. The roller shutter boxes are usually installed above the window, after which they are covered with plaster. There is also an attachment system with which the roller shutters can be attached directly to the window frame. In this case, the extension and porch are mounted on the masonry.
If you want more comfort with this sun protection, automation is an option for you. this will a roller shutter motor simply retrofitted. In addition to the roller shutter motor, it is also possible to install a timer. In this way, the sun dispenser shuts down exactly when the sun shines on the window. When not in use, the roller shutters move up again. Thanks to the fully automated solutions, the roller shutters open and close even when the occupants are absent, in order to leave a occupied impression in the home despite being on holiday. In this way, the risk of break-ins can be sustainably reduced.
2. Classic window shutters as sun protection for living spaces
Shutters have been used for sun protection for a long time. They are very widespread, especially in traditionally built houses, as well as in buildings with Mediterranean architecture. In terms of materials, wood dominates, although there are also models made of aluminum. In the traditional variant, the shutters can only be opened and closed manually from the outside or through the open window. However, this method can be very dangerous for multi-storey buildings, as the user has to lean far out.
In this regard, electric shutters offer the resident much more security and comfort. Sliding shutters are a modern and user-friendly variant. They are also mounted on the outside of the windows and operated using a crank. The rails are installed either on a frame or directly in front of the masonry. If required, the sliding shutters can also be retrofitted with a motorized system.
3. Mount awnings for more shade
Awnings provide universal sun protection for your home, which can also be used to shade the terrace or balcony. This is a flexible canopy that can be either free-standing or fixed. The canopy can either be rolled up or folded, with a curtain made from a durable plastic material. In bad weather with lots of rain and wind, the awning should not be left open. On the other hand, during hot days with lots of sun, it offers ample shade.