Roller shutters withstand cold weather and wind - and save energy when it gets cold
Cold times of the year, wet weather and snow: who doesn't look forward to hot cocoa, home-made cookies and candle light. In order to enjoy all that despite the bitter cold, ensure that living rooms are always warm, cosy and comfortable. Well-sealed windows prevent unpleasant draughts, heat cannot escape and cold cannot penetrate. This is not so easy to accomplish since many builders today choose large windows which allow a lot of light into the house. But these large surfaces are also exposed to wind and weather; energy is lost - even with heat insulating glass. Inevitable heat losses via windows can be significantly reduced by roller shutters. A study conducted by the Bavarian Centre for Applied Energy Research has shown that closed roller shutters reduce energy losses by 25 percent and even more for older windows. To do so, it is important that the roller shutters seal the window area as much as possible. This results in an insulating air cushion between the curtain and the glass surface. Heat loss from the window to the outside is reduced, making roller shutters real "heat shields".
Home owners and builders who invest in roller shutters are rewarded with lower energy costs after just a short time period. Retrofitting for older houses is also worthwhile, creating an easy way to save money and reduce the environmental impact. In addition, this is also the best opportunity to retrofit the motor and control unit for the roller shutters, which then move up and down at the push of a button, as if by magic. And the automation feature closes the shutters automatically, e.g. during absences.
But not all roller shutters are the same. Due to their varying installation and material properties, roller shutters can have very different characteristics. Competent consulting is available through professional service companies from the roller shutter and sun protection association. They offer planning as well as implementation support from one source and guarantee professional quality.
The Alulux professional service companies offer competent consulting for automatic roller shutters. To find a professional Alulux service company in your area, look under www.alulux.de. Or inquire using our telephone information service on roller shutters and sun protection: Tel.: (49) 5246/965190.
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