BUILDING Shutter Systems: 'Lockscreen® FRONT Solar, one of a kind'

Innovate, evolve, anticipate ... whatever term is chosen, the sun protection industry is working on it every day. Searching for products that allow companies to stand out, that make them unique the market. “However, the answer lies in a small corner,” said CEO Thibaut Suys of BUILDING Shutter Systems. “After all, the basic principles for a screen or shutter are similar for every manufacturer.” 

Make hay while the sun shines
No one can ignore it: climate is a hot topic these days. One topic strongly related to it is energy-efficient living. “In summer, the sun and the heating it causes can be perceived as uncomfortable and distracting,” Suys said. “External shading then provides solace, without having to provide an energy-consuming cooling system.” 

However, the old English proverb ‘make hay while the sun shines’ inspires one to look further. Its meaning will be clear: make the most of the opportunities that arise. “And that there is still more to get out of the sun is not in question for us at BUILDING Shutter Systems,” Suys emphasizes. “To emphasize that, we are presenting the Lockscreen^® FRONT Solar for. As the name suggests, it is a windproof front screen powered by solar energy. So this screen not only repels the sun, but also benefits from it at the same time by using solar power!” 

Good as gold
“A solar screen, using the golden sun as a power source? That can only be a good thing and mean numerous benefits,” Suys continued. “Energy efficiency is a first benefit, which ensures lower energy bills. Moreover, this is a green, renewable form of energy.” 

The Lockscreen^® According to Suys, FRONT Solar is just as efficient and reliable as a standard motorized screen. “With the difference that there is no cutting and breaking involved in installation: the screen is 100% wireless and easy to install. This makes it the solution for limited renovations, where the house is already nicely finished and painted.” 

It's all about the details
Suys emphasizes that the Lockscreen^® FRONT Solar stands out for its details. “The elegant, sleek look of the Lockscreen^® FRONT Solar makes it unique in design. The battery is fully integrated inside the screen box, which can therefore be finished seamlessly. The 110 x 150 mm box remains accessible through the bottom cover for inspection or service of the motor or battery. A fully retractable bottom slat closes the box nicely and does not interfere with the field of vision. This increases the view when open and makes the whole look more elegant.” 

The easy-to-install front screen can handle a variety of sizes with the solar-powered 10 Nm Somfy motor. “With a maximum surface area of 12 m², a maximum width of 4.5 m is perfectly feasible,” Suys explains. “The Lockscreen^® FRONT Solar is one of a kind with these achievable dimensions!” 

At BUILDING Shutter Systems, there has been a long-standing commitment to outdoor blinds. “Under the Lockscreen brand^® there is a range to suit everyone's needs,” Suys said. “With a wide range of fabric choices, color options, cabinet shapes and installation methods, there is a solution for every building type and style.” 

Suys calls the finish of the screen fabric especially remarkable. “The bottom bar is aesthetically and tightly mounted to the fabric, with no visible weld seam. In addition, the technology for attaching the screen to the top roll combines two important advantages. First, the plug-and-play principle ensures that the fabric can be attached exceptionally quickly, faster than with traditional systems. Second, thanks to a special and ultra-fine profile at the top of the fabric, the thickening that occurs when the fabric is rolled up is minimized, resulting in remarkably fewer impression lines visible on the fabric when it is unrolled.” 

The front screen Lockscreen^® FRONT Solar which is solar powered is a great addition to the complete range of BUILDING Shutter Systems concludes Suys. “It is an innovation that responds to market demand. The sleek and contemporary aesthetics and a dimension of up to 12 m² are unique details that allow the Lockscreen^® FRONT Solar stands out in the marketplace.”  

Text: Thijs Pubben    Image: BUILDING Shutter Systems
Featured image: The bottom bar disappears completely into the closet.