Luxaflex®: 'Roller shutters play with heat and cold'

"The functionality of roller shutters in numerous areas, is well known," says Silvia Jagtenberg of Luxaflex® Netherlands. "Due to the great importance of sustainable building and living and the need to save energy - not least to save the wallet as well - they are in full view. Roller shutters generally score very well in terms of insulation." 

If of good quality and professionally installed, shutters keep heat in on cold days and keep heat out on warm - increasingly hot days nowadays. As a result, substantial savings can be made on cooling costs - air conditioning - in the warm seasons and heating costs can be reduced in the cold seasons. The energy savings thus realized naturally also contribute to sustainability. 

Roller shutters can also help block unwanted noises from outside. In addition, they protect against light pollution - for example, bright sunlight or light pollution from traffic - to create a quieter and therefore more pleasant living environment. This is particularly welcome for people who, for example, work night shifts, live along a busy road or just really value their privacy. 

Furthermore, shutters provide additional security because they act as a physical barrier against burglary attempts. They increase the security of a home by deterring potential intruders and making it more difficult to enter through windows and doors. 

Solar shutters

Solar-powered roller shutters are the new trend, Luxaflex® is finding. They can be placed almost anywhere because they don't require a separate power supply or indoor wiring. As a result, solar shutters can also be used in places where laying cables is difficult, such as garden sheds. Another advantage is that installation can take place without the mechanics having to be inside and without the users having to be at home. 

"Luxaflex® has the LO 38 Solar Roller Shutter in the range," Silvia Jagtenberg concludes. "It has a solar panel on the cover of the roller shutter. This recharges the battery that provides the energy needed to electrically move the roller shutter down and back up. The LO38 Solar Roller Shutter comes with an Oximo io DC motor, which always clearly shows how full the battery is."