Shutters, insect screens and shading: what should you choose?
Coordinate external shutters, pleated, roller or hinged insect screens, controls and the window opening.
In brief
Roller shutters can control light and privacy; insect screens keep insects out; solar shading aims to limit solar exposure. Exact properties depend on the selected product.
- Decide shading before final joinery measurement.
- Keep the shutter box accessible for service.
- Choose the screen by traffic frequency and opening size.
- Prepare power and control routes before finishes.
External shutters control light, privacy and solar gain
An external shutter can limit light and solar exposure before energy reaches the glazing. Box and guide positions affect appearance, daylight and the junction with façade insulation.
Surface-mounted boxes are easier in renovation, while concealed integration needs early planning. Finishes must not block maintenance access.
- Surface or integrated box
- Slat type and blackout level
- Manual or motorised operation
- Sensors and control scenarios
Select the screen for the way it is used
Hinged screens are simple for doors with moderate traffic. Roller screens retract compactly, while pleated screens suit frequently used openings and can cover larger spans in compatible configurations.
For HST units or double doors, check screen travel, threshold and handle positions. A late selection may reduce clear access or conflict with sills.
- Fixed for rarely accessed windows
- Roller for compact retraction
- Pleated for regular passage
- Hinged for simple doors
Controls must remain serviceable
Motors may use local, central or smart-home control. State power supply, command type, box position and behaviour during a power failure.
Do not bury inaccessible connections. Label circuits and keep motor and remote-control documentation.
- Power prepared before finishes
- Individual or group control
- Sun and wind sensors where useful
- Service access to components
Coordinate with the window
State intended shutter, screen and controls during quotation. Panorama Ferestre can check conflicts with openings, handles, sills and insulation before ordering.
Answer a few questions to create a summary of your project.
Start the configuratorQuestions that come up before quotation
Can shutters be added after the windows?+
Often yes with surface-mounted systems, but appearance, daylight and electrical routes may be less integrated.
Which screen suits an HST?+
Pleated or dedicated large-opening solutions are often considered, within manufacturer limits and intended traffic.
Do shutters help in winter?+
They can add a protected layer and reduce exposure, but do not replace a correctly specified window and installation.