Attic windows must be equipped with screens such as shutters, to filter light, maintain the ideal temperature and guarantee privacy.
The attic as a habitable place, choose external shutters for windows
The attic it is a typology of dwelling from charm intrinsic. The sloping roofs and windows/dormers make us experience the magical sensation of sleeping under the starry sky. However, we must also consider the practical aspect of living in the attic and the possible obstacles to it liveability that those same elements responsible for its attractiveness could create.
To this end it is important that the designer in charge of the construction from scratch or the redevelopment of an attic environment pays careful attention to the definition of spaces and to the arrangement of the furnishings in view of a certain functionality and enjoyment.
Velux attic shutters
Not only that. Even the window screening contributes to the qualitative improvement of the habitability of an attic space.
Roof windows must be equipped with shutters in plastic or aluminum to protect from the heat during the summer, isolate from the cold in the winter and guarantee total darkening at all times.
Which window roller shutters to choose?
Perfect for all seasons, the outdoor shutters Velux satisfy all these needs.
All windows need one external protection – such as roller shutters or shutters – to ensure privacy, darken rooms, protect from bad weather and maintain the ideal temperature. If this is true for traditional windows and doors, it is even more so when it comes to roof windowswhich are more exposed to the sun and atmospheric agents and for this reason must be protected from the heat in summer and insulated from the cold in winter.
VELUX attic shutters
Not surprisingly, the Legislative Decree 311/2006 introduced, for all new homes, the obligation to use solar shading to be applied to the outside of windows to reduce the energy consumption of buildings.
VELUX window shutters: a quality choice
The aluminum shutters with the Velux brand guarantee maximum safety, of comfort and of protection.
In fact, these allow you to obtain optimal darkening even during the day; they reduce impact noises, such as those caused by rain and hail, by 75%; they are able to reduce summer heat by up to 96% and increase winter thermal insulation by up to 16%, thus providing energy savings in terms of consumption.
VELUX attic window shutters
Furthermore, they protect the window from atmospheric agents, extending its life and thermal insulation and are an excellent anti-intrusion deterrent.
Modern VELUX roller shutters can be chosen in two versions, in electric version for windows out of reach and in solar version for out-of-reach windows not equipped electrically.
VELUX roller shutters electric version
It is therefore possible to choose the model best suited to your needs, depending on the position of the window and the presence of electrical cables.
All the models listed above are made with solid insulated slats for optimal protection from heat, cold and noise.
INTEGRA roller shutter® electric
The roller shutter electric It is ideal for electrically equipped windows. Combined with VELUX App Control allows you to control all VELUX INTEGRA electric and solar products from your smartphone and to program opening and closing according to your needs, the seasons and the hours of the day, ensuring optimal comfort in the attic.
VELUX Integrates modern roller shutters – VELUX App Control
INTEGRA roller shutter® solar
The solar roller shutter is easy to install and requires no cables or building work. Equipped with one integrated photovoltaic cellit also works during prolonged periods of absence of sun. Daylight is enough to recharge the battery and operate it even in clouds or rain.
External solar roller shutters from VELUX
It can be moved up to 180 times before the battery is completely discharged and in the event of an electrical blackout it continues to work as it is independent of the electricity grid.
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THE EDITORIAL TEAM RECOMMENDS
IVELUX designers they offer theirs for free support for the phase of design and installation on site, simply request a simple quote, in order to receive support in the study of natural light, with customized solutions, details constructive and the predisposition of the opening to make the attic environment as liveable as possible.
For attics, it is a leading company in this sector Veluxwhich in addition to attic fixtures, creates the shutters applicable on the roof window models in its range, which guarantee maximum environmental comfort and great privacy.
VELUX appeared on the Italian market in 1968, gaining the trust of professionals, starting from an Italian region like Trentino Alto Adige, where an innovative approach to construction, respectful of the environment and attentive to the quality of the building, was already consolidated. live at home
Currently VELUX Italia is leader in its sector and is present throughout Italy thanks to a widespread network of over 2,000 retailers and offers a vast range of products and accessories for windows.
Everything is fine VELUX window It is equipped with a plate with a code which identifies the model. In order to choose the shutter suitable for the various types of window it is necessary to identify this code.
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