Combining External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters - is that even possible? Many building owners want both: flexible light control and complete darkening. Technically, however, it is not possible to combine both systems on a single window in a single box. Roller Shutters and External Venetian Blinds require different amounts of space in the box system and different guide rails.
Nevertheless, with well thought-out planning, it is possible to get the best out of both systems: for example, by using them in different window areas of a building - depending on room usage, orientation or desired comfort. In this article, you will learn how to combine Roller Shutters and External Venetian Blinds sensibly and what is important when planning the sun shading system.
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External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters on one window: not technically possible. Different guide rails and box sizes prevent a true combination of External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters.
Can be used specifically in the building: Roller Shutters e.g. in the bedroom, External Venetian Blinds in the office - for individual sun, privacy and heat protection.
ROMA UNO system box: Allows simple curtain changes when usage changes
Smart Home-ready: Control via app, radio or sensor - for convenience and energy efficiency.
BAFA subsidy possible: External sun shading can be subsidized.
Roller Shutters offer effective darkening, thermal insulation, burglary protection and soundproofing. External Venetian Blinds, on the other hand, impress with precise daylight control and modern façade design. Many building owners therefore want the benefits of both systems - but it is not possible to combine them on one window.
Nevertheless, you don't have to opt for just one system in your house or apartment. A flexible room climate can be created by using External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters on different sides of the building or depending on the use of the room - e.g. Roller Shutters in the bedroom for optimum darkening and External Venetian Blinds for glare protection at the workplace.
ROMA UNO is the sophisticated system for anyone who wants to remain flexible in the long term. The special feature: The system box is designed for various ROMA hangings - whether Roller Shutters, External Venetian Blinds or Textile Screens. A change is possible if requirements change, for example if a children's room is converted into a study. Roller Shutters, for example, can be replaced with External Venetian Blinds through a targeted system conversion with curtain and rail replacement.
This allows you to keep various options open during the planning phase without affecting the façade design: The box always remains the same, only the blind adapts. This ensures an architecturally uniform look, high functionality and future-proofing - ideal for new construction projects with vision.
Not every window in the house has the same use. External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters can therefore also be used specifically in a house - for example:
External Venetian blinds in the living area, where daylight control is required.
Roller Shutters in bedrooms and children's rooms where darkening is a priority.
The result: a sophisticated, functional and at the same time harmonious façade design - especially when colors and shapes are precisely coordinated. This is where ROMA impresses with the ROMA color harmony for a uniform design.
Thanks to smart control via app, radio or weather automation, both systems can be operated flexibly - depending on the time, position of the sun or room usage. Automated scenarios are also possible:
In the morning: External Venetian blinds are raised and daylight enters the room.
During the day: Slat position automatically adjusts to the sunlight.
Inthe evening or when you are away: Roller Shutters close completely for privacy and burglary protection.
External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters are not only functional, but also make sense in terms of energy efficiency - especially with regard to thermal insulation in summer. There are attractive funding opportunities here, e.g. via BAFA.
ROMA supports you with the free BAFA subsidy helper. You can use it to check whether your project is eligible for funding in just a few minutes.
External Venetian Blinds or Roller Shutters - those who use both systems in a targeted manner benefit from optimum sun, privacy and heat protection all year round. Depending on the use of the room, the direction of the compass and the architectural requirements, one or the other sun shading system may be the best choice.
With ROMA, you can rely on tested quality, intelligent technology and design variety. Get individual advice now and find the optimum solution for your building project together with a ROMA specialist partner.
A true combination of external Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters on one window is not technically possible, as Roller Shutters and External Venetian Blinds require different guide rails and space in the box. For this reason, ROMA does not offer a combined solution for a window with both blinds at the same time.
However, with targeted planning, both systems can still be used sensibly in the building - depending on the use of the room and the orientation of the windows. For example, you can benefit from optimum darkening in the bedroom thanks to Roller Shutters and glare-free daylight in the home office thanks to External Venetian Blinds.
ROMA UNO is a clever box system that is prepared for various sun shading blinds such as Roller Shutters, External Venetian Blinds or Textile Screens. If requirements change, the blinds and guide rails can be replaced by a specialist partner - the box size remains the same.
Yes, both External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters are eligible for funding as external sun shading under certain conditions - particularly in the context of summer heat insulation. ROMA supports you in this with the free BAFA subsidy assistant.
Yes, all ROMA sun shading solutions can be intelligently controlled on request - via app, radio or sensor technology. External Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters react automatically to the position of the sun, the time or your presence.