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In recent years, there has been a real boom in the popularity of roller shades, both blackout and light-filtering.
To date, however, many users find themselves deciding to install outdoor awnings without fully understanding the difference between the two types available on the market.
We specialize, of course, in outdoor awnings, suitable for both private homes and businesses or public offices, including schools.
It is important to note that blackout roller shades are a type of window covering that creates total darkness when the fabric is lowered.
Filtering roller shades, on the other hand, are more “flexible” because they block out the sun’s rays while still letting light in. They are particularly well-suited for rooms such as the living room, kitchen, and bathroom, unlike bedrooms, where blackout fabric is preferred.
Of course, there are many different options available on the market, with some companies specializing in custom-made roller shades.
Currently, there are still very few companies in Italy that offer a complete range of systems for shading or filtering light that are suitable for installation outside the room.
It is important to note that installing blinds on the outside of windows results in significantly greater energy savings than installing them on the inside.
However, there are a number of specific issues that need to be addressed regarding the awnings’ resistance to weather conditions, sunlight, humidity, wind, rain, hail, and deterioration.
Thewindcauses the fabric of outdoor awnings to flap. Manufacturers therefore need to develop a system that keeps the fabric taut and within the side guides at all times.
Theguidesare aluminum profiles that are attached to the sides of the curtain. The fabric slides through them, and special accessories prevent the fabric from coming out.
You can choosenot to install the guidesand instead use steel cables that are secured vertically to the sides of the awning. Theend cap, where the fabric is attached and which acts as a counterweight to keep the fabric taut, has plastic caps with holes through which the steel cable passes. This prevents the fabric from shifting.
Moisturecauses metal fittings to corrode and rust; therefore, it is necessary to use aluminum components with a high-quality finish or those made of stainless steel.
Sunlightcauses fabrics to deteriorate and fade, so it is essential to choose products made from UV-resistant plastics.
To avoid choosing extremely cheap but very low-quality solutions—which would mean having to replace them after a very short time—it is important to keep in mind certainfeatures to look for in the models available on the market.
A good outdoor roller shade—whether blackout or light-filtering—must be equipped with anaccessible housing.
The cassette is the horizontal aluminum profile located at the top, inside which the fabric is rolled up. This component protects the fabric from the elements. Companies at the forefront of innovation in the industry have designed a profile divided into two parts, so that it can be opened for routine maintenance and cleaning of the fabric. Otherwise, it would be necessary to dismantle the entire structure.
The rounded shapes on both sides of the box, as proposed by Or Tende, make the outdoor roller shade aesthetically pleasing, both for the homeowner viewing it from inside their home and for passersby.
Another key feature is the presence of side panels designed to keep the fabric taut.
The most innovative side guidesare those that feature a groove for inserting a ZIP guide, or a zipper.
The fabric is sewn to a zipper inserted into the slot in the side guide.
This ensures that the tent remains secure and wind-resistant along its entire height.
Thesize of the boxvaries depending on the width of the awning:
The standardcolors availableare white, silver, brown, and bronze.
However, the mechanism can be painted in any RAL color.
Itcan beoperatedmanuallyusing an aluminum rod, or witha motor controlled bya switch or remote control.
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