Shade Factor - Standard External Venetian Blinds

External Systems

Standard External Venetian Blinds

Exterior sun-shading of windows using Warema's Standard External Venetian Blinds reduces the heating effects of solar radiation by up to 90% to create relaxing, comfortable interior spaces. Unlike textile blinds external venetians can admit reflected light resulting in light-filled working or living spaces and reducing the need for artificial lighting throughout the day. An external view and connection to the exterior is maintained on demand through tilted venetian slats whilst privacy is preserved. When light levels drop external venetian blinds can automatically retract fully out of sight. This feature also provides easy access to the glass for cleaning.

The shallow curve of the blade surface perfectly complements the fine lines of modern architecture. Guiding the slats is achieved using slimline extruded aluminium rails or coated stainless steel cables.

Warema blinds feature the most extensive range of custom components available to adapt blinds to any building application, as well as the largest colour range and many innovative features such as self cleaning slats and silent motors. An extensive range of controls optimises the shading and daylighting effects by tracking the sun and responding to other climate information.

The many energy saving benefits of using external venetian blinds for sun-shading along with their engineered components for high reliability will more than offset any initial capital investment.

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Key Features & Benefits

High radiation reflection, low radiation absorption and low radiation transmission values means less heat entering inside
Fully retractable allowing maximum light in low light conditions and easy access to the glazing for cleaning
Easily coupled to Warema control systems to adjust for temperature, wind, rain, humidity and a host of other functions
Infinitely adjustable to cater for all sun conditions
Aluminium and stainless steel components for long service life
Marine grade textile elements requiring minimum maintenance
Good wind stability and retractable for protection in stormy conditions
Intelligent control when used with a Warema control system
Broad range of slat styles and widths for different situations
Daylight without heat gain
Able to be integrated into concealed building facade recesses for a low visual impact when retracted
Low embodied energy in manufacture

Applications

Commercial buildings low to mid rise
Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) projects
Double skin façade projects
Upgrade of existing buildings to meet energy reduction compliance
Offset from the glass applications (with reduced wind threshold settings)
Public buildings
Internal applications, particularly retail display areas
High rise internal applications

Drive Options

Driven either by a crank handle or integrated 230v motor
For simple applications, motorised blinds can be operated by a up-down wall switch or programmable remote control
Motorised blinds can also be operated by Warema basic centralised control systems or highly sophisticated control systems for major projects. Warema control systems allow automated functionality from simple up/down on a timer, to automated responses in environmental changes e.g. sun-tracking, wind threshold/direction, temperature, rain and many others.
Highly sophisticated and programmable LONworks and KNX-EIB systems available for large commercial (For more information contact us)

Colours

For inspiration and to see all available colour options for our External Venetian Blinds click here.

Slat profiles available

Rolled Edge Slats
Rolled edge profile is the most popular style due to its concave-convex blade with the advantage of a rolled over edge for extra wind stability. The blade rotates through 160°.

KEY FEATURES
- Suitable for most applications.
- 60 or 80mm wide blades.
- Extensive colour selection available.
- Special colours or colour matching available for large projects.
- Highly wind-stable (12-15 m/s).
- Daylight guidance feature available.
- Ladder locked slats.
- Extensive customisable features.
- Wide span between support cables.
- Guide rails or guide cables.
APPLICATIONS
- Residential and commercial sun shading of vertical glass.
- Office environments.
- Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) buildings for Green Star compliance.
- “Off the glass” applications (with reduced wind threshold settings).
- Self-supporting version available.
Plain Blade
Plain blade profile features a fine edge slat that barely interrupts the view and stacks into a compact space. The blades are manufactured from a special flexible aluminium alloy that spring-returns to shape if deflected in wind.

KEY FEATURES
- Small packet/stack size
- 50, 60, 80, 100, 150mm slat widths available
- Special flexible alloy slat material
- Extensive color range available
- Special colors can be manufactured for large projects
- Good wind stability (10-12 m/s) when installed close to the glass
- Daylight guidance feature available. “Daylight guidance” means that a Warema control system makes automatic adjustments to slats throughout the day, which keeps internal levels consistent without excess glare
- Ladder locked slats
- Extensive customizable features
- Tilts through 80°
- Perforated slats are available
- Guide rails or guide cables
- Self-supporting version available
APPLICATIONS
- External sun shading of vertical glass for residential and commercial buildings
- Office environments
- Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) buildings for Green Star compliance
- Windows with no (or limited) space available for stacking of the slats
- Double skin façade projects
- Internal glare control for retail applications
- Façade compositional elements
Dim-Out Slats
Warema’s dim-out profile offers the rigidity of a rolled edge slat with a unique special interlocking shape that greatly reduces daylight. Each slat is formed with a rubber insert that creates a gentle seal between slats. Two slat widths and a range of tailored components allow dim-out blinds to adapt to a multitude of building types and construction methods.

KEY FEATURES
- Unique S shape with noise-deadening rubber inserts
- 63 & 94 mm slat widths available
- Multifold shape provides excellent rigidity
- Extensive color range available
- Special colors can be manufactured for large projects
- Daylight guidance feature available
- Special ladder cords that provide complete slat closure
- Optional light diminishing channels to enclose slat ends
- Extensive customizable features
- Tilts through 180°
- Sound attenuation
- Self-supporting version available
APPLICATIONS
- External sun shading of vertical glass for residential and commercial buildings where a higher degree of light protection or privacy is required
- Presentation rooms where AV equipment is used
- Laboratories
- Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) buildings for Green Star compliance
- Locations subject to excessive glare from adjoining facades
- Noisy locations.
Cedar Slat
Our cedar slat version offers the significant benefits of external sun shading combined with a warm natural appearance. Premium Western Red Cedar is coated with SIKKENS clear finish to enhance the natural colors and provide long lasting protection. Over time the color will soften to grey, harmonizing with other timber elements of the design.

KEY FEATURES
- 6mm slat thickness provides excellent weathering and stability
- 80 mm slat width
- Unique rigid base rail maintains a neat and level stack appearance when retracted
- A range of Sikkens “Cetol” & “Supernatural” stain colors can be selected
- Clear lacquer finish available for internal applications
- Daylight guidance feature available
- Slats tilt through 160 degrees
- Special coated stainless steel guide cables for long life
- Other suitable timber species are possible
APPLICATIONS
- External sun shading of vertical glass for residential and low rise commercial buildings where a natural appearance is desired
- Internal applications where size requirements exceed standard cedar blind dimensions
- Internal applications where high traffic/usage areas require that a higher grade of timber Venetian blind be used