Roller Shutters down in winter: Do Roller Shutters protect against the cold?

Roller Shutters down in winter - this simple measure can make a big difference. Closing your Roller Shutters at night not only saves heating costs, but also improves the indoor climate. But what is the real benefit? And do Roller Shutters protect against the cold? In this guide, you'll find out why it pays to consciously use roller shutters even in the cold season and how you can improve your energy balance with well thought-out protection against the cold.

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Windows are considered a weak point in the building envelope - this is where a particularly large amount of heat is lost. As soon as the sun goes down, outside temperatures drop rapidly. Lowering your Roller Shutters in winter prevents warm indoor air from escaping unhindered to the outside. A closed Roller Shutters acts like a barrier against cold, wind and even sound. Studies show: If the Roller Shutters are closed at night, heat loss can be reduced by up to 30 %. Roller Shutters thus actively help to reduce your energy costs by protecting against the cold.

Basically, the better the Roller Shutters insulate, the greater the energy-saving effect. Foamed Roller Shutter Profiles, such as those offered by ROMA, are particularly effective. These have integrated insulation and are specially designed to meet energy requirements.

Front-Mounted Roller Shutters in particular have very good insulation values in winter, as they are mounted outside the window reveal and thus avoid cold bridges. Modern Top-Mounted Roller Shutters have excellent thermal insulation properties as they are installed as a unit with the window. In combination with modern window glazing, the effect is further enhanced.

Modern Smart Home systems make it possible to close Roller Shutters at night and open them again automatically in the morning. This not only increases convenience, but also exploits the full energy-saving potential. ROMA offers smart solutions that are compatible with established systems such as Somfy TaHoma, Loxone, elero or KNX.

Another advantage: sensors can take weather data into account and automatically adjust the Roller Shutters depending on the position of the sun or the outside temperature. This not only reduces heat loss, but also improves the indoor climate. A solar drive for Roller Shutters can also be integrated as part of an energy-efficient window refurbishment to maximize energy efficiency.

Blinds only offer limitedprotection against the cold. Although external blinds in combination with modern windows can reduce heat exchange somewhat, they do not achieve the insulating properties of closed Roller Shutters. If temperatures drop significantly, blinds should therefore be supplemented by other measures - such as internal curtains. Internal blinds cannot keep out the cold.

• Roller Shutters down as soon as it gets dark in winter

• Open in the morning when the sun is shining to use passive solar heat

• Automate Roller Shutters to time opening and closing perfectly

• Combine Roller Shutters with modern windows with thermal insulation glazing for maximum effect

Roller Shutters make an active contribution to thermal insulation in winter, reduce heating costs and increase living comfort. With ROMA Roller Shutters, you can rely on tested quality, durable materials and smart technology - for more energy efficiency in your home.

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