Green Building Forum - External, insulated roller window shutters Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:00:45 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76179#Comment_76179 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76179#Comment_76179 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:27:52 +0000 owlman External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76184#Comment_76184 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76184#Comment_76184 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:04:07 +0000 Peter Clark Posted By: owlmanIncorporated at the build stage, hidden away in lintles, and with tracks/runners incorporated into the reveal masonary,

Any pics of details?

Peter]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76201#Comment_76201 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76201#Comment_76201 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:55:05 +0000 ecohome External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76204#Comment_76204 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76204#Comment_76204 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:16:13 +0000 marktime External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76206#Comment_76206 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76206#Comment_76206 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:21:30 +0000 RobinB External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76211#Comment_76211 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76211#Comment_76211 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:42:09 +0000 aa44 External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76214#Comment_76214 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76214#Comment_76214 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:56:04 +0000 RobinB External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76225#Comment_76225 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76225#Comment_76225 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:18:03 +0000 Jonti External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76226#Comment_76226 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76226#Comment_76226 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:22:12 +0000 owlman
Hi Peter,
Google "Fenster Rolladen": Lots of firms producing them both in PVCu and aluminium, one or two companies have english language versions. I suppose what intrigued me was our constant search for ever more technical glass combinations when more simply glazed windows, in conjunction with shutters "might" provide a better solution at least during darkness hours; and during daytime perhaps we need the solar gain, but we also have the option of shading, with added security thrown in. No need for curtains too, ouch,- sorry dear. I don't think the Germans would consider a bespoke build without them, maybe it's cultural. I'm surprised people like, CATNIC haven't produced something.

Mike]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76230#Comment_76230 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76230#Comment_76230 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:19:05 +0000 BrianR
Definitely agree with adding an extra layer of insulation at night and still keeping solar gain at day. For south facing windows there may be even further gains by making these shutters motorized.]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76269#Comment_76269 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76269#Comment_76269 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:26:25 +0000 Peter Clark
Posted By: owlmanI suppose what intrigued me was our constant search for ever more technical glass combinations when more simply glazed windows, in conjunction with shutters "might" provide a better solution at least during darkness hours; and during daytime perhaps we need the solar gain


Yes, windows are expensive, but I guess blinds and shutters are as well.

Peter]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76293#Comment_76293 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=76293#Comment_76293 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:56:54 +0000 djh External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272496#Comment_272496 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272496#Comment_272496 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:57:11 +0000 malakoffee
I'm beginning to consider external roller shutters as a solution to :-
- too much solar gain during hot summer weather
- a solution to nuisance outdoor lighting ( recently installed by a new neighbour )

This would be retrofit - meaning roller boxes fitting on the external walls.

Has anyone any UK experience of these rollers ?]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272498#Comment_272498 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272498#Comment_272498 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 09:00:15 +0000 Cerisy
We installed them primarily to cut out the mid-day sun as we have a problem with over heating. If we get round to doing the ground floor then, yes, they will add considerably to the security, although we can't have one on the front door of course.]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272501#Comment_272501 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272501#Comment_272501 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:15:26 +0000 PeterStarck Posted By: CerisyOur solar powered shutters, retro-fitted on the first floor of our French new build, are classed as insulated and attracted a tax rebate (daft on a house so well insulated).

Do you know if your shutters are available in the UK and would you recommend them.]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272503#Comment_272503 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272503#Comment_272503 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:13:50 +0000 djh External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272504#Comment_272504 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272504#Comment_272504 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:49:05 +0000 owlman Maybe the future is one where the window and shutter, come complete, as one, with reveal runners, solar motorised, ready to build in and power up. It can't be that difficult.]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272513#Comment_272513 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272513#Comment_272513 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:55:22 +0000 DamonHD External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272518#Comment_272518 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272518#Comment_272518 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:39:17 +0000 WillInAberdeen I admit it only works for the hours when the curtains are closed though.

Not convinced whether [blinds+curtains] gives better or worse condensation than just curtains.

In the summer we use the same blinds as blackouts as it is only dark 4 hours here.]]> External, insulated roller window shutters https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272535#Comment_272535 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5421&Focus=272535#Comment_272535 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:27:01 +0000 sam_cat
The south side of our house bedrooms suffer from massive solar gain, which includes the bedroom the boy has. Tried various solutions over the last few years, and in the summer we run thermal blackout blinds close (~3cm or so) from the windows with the top and bottom windows hooked onto vent. The heat rises and escapes. Heavy blackout curtains mounted over the window opening (~10+ cm from the glass). Works really well.

In the winter we get a LOT of condensation on those windows, but if the blinds are left a bit up its greatly reduced. Windows are all put on vent in the day and closed up/curtains shut when we get home from work.]]>