Practical advice to keep your home cool with sunshades

Recently, the Algemeen Dagblad published the article: Practical advice for sun protection: this works best to keep your house cool.
The newspaper describes the different options for indoor and outdoor sun protection, from shutters, to screens, to retractable awnings and pleated blinds.
The great thing is that we can provide automatic control for all these solutions, which can be operated via our BREL HOME app.

We share the key points from the article: Practical advice for sun protection: this works best to keep your house cool.

During hot summer days, good sun protection is not a luxury. It not only helps to keep your home pleasantly cool but also prevents unnecessary energy consumption with air conditioners or fans. This article from the AD discusses various types of sun protection, with the central advice: keep the sun out. Sun protection on the outside of the window is the most effective, as it prevents sun rays from reaching the glass and heat from accumulating inside. 

Which types of sun protection work best?

1. Screens
This sun protection is placed tightly in front of the window and still lets some light through. The fabric effectively blocks sun rays before they reach the window. Screens are suitable for windows that are often in full sun.

2. Shutters
Shutters offer maximum protection against sun and heat. They completely darken and insulate well, but completely block the view outside.

3. Awnings
This classic sun protection blocks sunlight from the side and the front. Awnings are ideal for windows where the sun shines at an angle.

4. Drop-arm awnings
Drop-arm awnings hang forward at an angle from the window. They provide shade while still allowing a view outside, ideal for higher floors.

5. Retractable awnings
For larger areas, such as terraces, retractable awnings are suitable. They provide shade close to the house and also keep the heat outside indoors.

6. Sunshades with sensors
Some modern sunshades respond automatically to sunlight or wind. This automation provides comfort and protection for the screen itself.

Custom sun protection

For those who really want to keep their house cool, choosing custom outdoor sun protection is the way to go. Well-chosen sun protection not only keeps the interior cooler but also enhances living comfort. Indoor sun protection like (pleated) curtains or blinds helps only to a limited extent and is most effective in combination with outdoor solutions.

Read the full article here.

Specialists think along

Considering purchasing sun protection? Visit a specialized sun protection dealer. They are happy to help find the best solution for your home.
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