Roller shutters are now fitted to most homes new houses. In just a few years, they have managed to attract a varied clientele. Comfort, style, protection against infringements, soundproofing…, discover their many advantages for your future home.
Roller shutters for modern new homes
Roller shutters are the allies of sober facades and modern houses. Minimalist and discreet, the boxes can be integrated into the masonry or the joinery. For more relief, they can be visible boxes that are installed indoors or outdoors.
To choose well, read our article “ Which shutters in a new house? ».
Custom-made equipment combined with bay windows
Today, new homes let in light and readily opt for large bay windows opening onto the terrace and garden. While hinged shutters limit the design of openings, roller shutters allow for all fantasies. The design ally of these modern openings, roller shutters are available in very large lengths and widths to meet all desires. Roller shutters are completely invisible both internally and externally.
Roller shutters in a wide choice of colors and materials
PVC, aluminum and even wood…, the roller shutter can offer very diverse renderings. Modern, they are sometimes refused in certain areas where construction requires the opinion of the architect of the buildings of France, nevertheless they integrate perfectly with most projects. On the aesthetic side, manufacturers offer a range of standard colors and personalized shades, in matte, shiny or textured aspects.
A new house with roller shutters to protect against intrusions
Closed shutters slow down break-in attempts through windows, second access route used by burglars. Roller shutters limit the risk of intrusion into your home. Choose systems with reinforced slats, equipped with an anti-lift or hooking system and an anti-tearing system.
Roller shutters for the safety of residents
One of the great advantages of roller shutters is the simplicity of their opening and closing. Suitable for young children and seniors alike, winding by crank or by simply pressing a switch or remote control does not require leaning out of the window. Closing and opening the shutters is therefore safe for the whole family.
Roller shutters, reliable and durable equipment
Roller shutters are durable equipment. Resistant, especially when they are made of aluminum, they can remain efficient even on large bay dimensions. They are therefore resistant to bad weather and strong winds in order to provide lasting security for the house and its inhabitants.
Hide and let the light pass through
To ensure the visual comfort residents, the roller shutters most often offer a micro-perforated position that lets light in during the day. There are also roller shutters with projection apron manual which can be tilted into an awning position, this clever solution provides protection from direct sunlight whilst allowing air and light to pass through.
The BSO, a shutter adapted to summer comfort
Le adjustable sunshade, or BSO is a type of roller shutter whose slats pivot on themselves in the open or closed position. Acting like shutters, it prevents the sun's rays from reaching the windows while letting in light and allowing a view of the outside.
Find out here how Building a bioclimatic house in Gironde: 11 tips for a cool house in summer.
Roller shutters reinforce window insulation
The roller shutters have a good thermal insulation and are airtight. They thus reinforce the effectiveness of windows in both winter and summer by creating a buffer space between the outside air and the indoor environment. An undeniable asset Knowing that windows represent up to 15% of thermal losses of a dwelling.
Roller shutters to isolate yourself from outside noise
Suitable roller shutters offer good protection against noise. In fact, the air between the opening and the shutter acts as a sound barrier complementary and also dampen sounds. However, in noisy environments, it is necessary to choose roller shutter boxes with sound insulation. It is advisable to choose equipment with a minimum efficiency of 5 decibels, i.e. capable of reducing the sound level 5 decibels between inside and outside.
To go further, read the article “ Sound insulation of his new house in the South-West ».
Ventilate at night without fear of intrusions
Sleeping with the window open in the summer is often essential to cool the house, but it is not always compatible with the security of the home. Thanks to microperforations, the roller shutters also have a position allowingair the house at night. A good way to cool down the home in summer when outside temperatures are cooler.
Shutters that protect against mosquitoes
Roller shutters can also incorporate a mosquito net. An advantageous solution, as mosquitoes are becoming a problem in our increasingly hot climates.
To go further, read the article » Building your house: what are the mosquito repellent solutions?"
Do you prefer automatic or manual roller shutters?
Roller shutters can be either manual or automatic. In the first case, they are operated by a simple crank. The motorization nevertheless brings real comfort. The control is then done by simply pressing a wall switch the motorized shutters represent nearly 58% of shutters installed in 2019 in France. All the shutters can be connected to a remote control which will control all the shutters in the house.
Connected roller shutters in new house
To go further, the motorized shutters, can be linked to a solution automation. Thanks to the connected radio system, the shutters can react to pre-established scenarios and sensors. They open and close depending on the light and energy needs of the house. A good way to avoid overheating in summer without having to go around the house, and to promote solar gains winter. Home automation programming can also simulate your presence in the home to deter burglars.
To go further read the article “ Home automation in new homes reduces energy bills in the South West ».
A good price-performance ratio
These multiple advantages of roller shutters are not linked to a significant additional cost. The roller shutter has a very good quality-price ratio which allows it to be widely chosen and implemented in house building the PVC roller shutters which are good quality products, are significantly less expensive than the aluminum roller shutters. You can also vary the types of shutters according to the rooms and needs to take advantage of the benefits of each type of shutter and reduce costs a little.
Be careful to choose your models carefully. Even if you choose a motorized roller shutter, prefer a model that is not entirely dependent on electricity. A manual option will always be welcome to maintain your autonomy even in the event of a power outage. There are also solar shutters which offer the comfort of motorization without being connected to electricity.
