Facade blinds: harmony of light and shade

It is a solution that effectively protects the interior from extreme heat, while ensuring sufficient optical comfort. The thoughtful construction of the system makes it possible to create blinds of large dimensions, allowing them to be successfully used in objects with large glass surfaces. This makes this type of product ideally suited for both public buildings and residential construction. 

Façade blinds are characterized first of all by free adjustment of the angle of inclination of the slats, allowing the user to choose the appropriate shade level and operate the blinds individually. In addition, the aesthetically profiled slats combined with the aluminum guides and boxes give the facade a modern and original appearance. 

Customized solution 

The system designed by ALUPROF is available in three variants, depending on the type of installation. The SkyFlow SZF/P version is intended for installation in new buildings or in existing buildings after making the necessary changes to the lintel. This model provides an aesthetic appearance of the facade by allowing you to eliminate the structural elements behind the facade. The shading box consists of extruded aluminum and has a special support that allows plastering with any finishing material. The second proposal is the self-supporting louver system SZF/S, designed for facade mounting in buildings with large glass areas. 

"In this solution, the guides are the supporting elements of the system. Thus, no additional fixing of the cabinet to the substrate is required. As with recessed blinds, the system is made of extruded aluminum. It is worth mentioning that the
system is available in two shapes: oval and square. The product also provides for modular assembly. This is very important in a façade with posts and joists consisting of several segments," explains Sabina Gustof, marketing project manager at ALUPROF SA. 

The last variant is the adaptive version SkyFlow SZF/A, intended for mounting on the facade or in the window opening of existing buildings. The system is available in a version with cord guides, for which telescopic handles with an adjustment option are available. 

Full integration 

With an eye on projects that seek harmony between technical and aesthetic aspects, the system MB-SR50N ZF has been developed. It is an innovative combination of the system of facade louvers SkyFlow with the stiles and crossbars of ALUPROF - MB-SR50N. "For the stiles, we designed special clamping strips that allow the application of the facade filler, and masking strips that also act as guides for the blinds. This allows the decision to apply this type of blinds to be made at a later stage of the investment when the façade is already in place."

"We would also like to point out that our facade blinds are the only ones on the market equipped with special seals that dampen the noise that can occur when the slats bump against the guides. Furthermore, the textile elements are made of polyester and thermally preserved, making them highly resistant to weathering, stretching, rubbing and the effects of UV radiation and mold. Our offer also includes two slat shapes: profiled as the letter C (the two-sided folding inward provides rigidity and wind resistance) and the letter Z which provides better sealing and thus better room darkening - adds the expert from ALUPROF."

The wide color palette of the slats of the SkyFlow blinds will certainly meet the needs of the most demanding customers. The coatings of the extruded elements are made with the powder-coating technique that guarantees the high quality and durability of the product. Moreover, it is possible to have them painted in any color of the RAL palette so that you can coordinate it with the window frames or the facade.  

Effective solar management

Modern designs today must meet three criteria, Sabine Gustof continues. "Functionality, durability and an interesting design. Furthermore, investors also expect the greatest possible comfort that can be provided by correctly chosen automation. A fully automatic control system, including, among other things, sun sensors, continuously monitors the position of the sun and smoothly regulates the blinds."

"In this way, the end user controls the level of solar energy entering the building, protects rooms from overheating and eliminates reflections that may appear on television or computer screens, for example. 

Application of other elements of weather automation, such as rain or wind sensors, can in turn provide additional protection for the blinds in adverse weather conditions. Sabine concludes, "If one chooses the right solution, one can operate the blinds from any location and at any time using a computer, tablet or smartphone. In addition, the system can be expanded with other elements, for example, motion sensors, lights, cameras and alarm systems."