ROMA Top-Mounted Roller Shutters are installed directly on the outside of the window and set into the wall opening together with the window. This creates a well-designed unit consisting of the window, the top-mounted roller shutter box, and the sun protection. This integrated design is particularly impressive due to its excellent thermal insulation properties —an advantage that is noticeable in both winter and summer .
ROMA top-mounted roller shutters are equally suitable for new construction and renovation projects—in both residential and commercial settings. Additionally, depending on the system, an integrated insect screen can be incorporated into Top-Mounted Roller Shutters. Modern control systems for electric Roller Shutters —whether motorized, wireless, or via ROMA Smart Home solutions —can also be added or retrofitted.
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Optimized thermal insulation: Minimization of thermal bridges through the direct combination of the window and the roll-up shutter box
Effective sound insulation: Closed Roller Shutters noticeably reduce outside noise
Improved burglary protection: Mechanical resistance provided by the roller shutter curtain enhances security
State-of-the-art control system: electric, wireless, or seamlessly integrable into a Smart Home
Can be combined with insect screens: Combines sun protection and insect protection in a single system
Discreet appearance: The roller shutter box blends discreetly into the facade—ideal for minimalist architecture
ROMA offers a wide selection of different top-mounted roller shutter systems, ensuring there is a model to suit every taste and need. Depending on the structural conditions and your preferences, you can easily select the system that best fits your construction project. Please consult your ROMA specialist partner regarding your installation situation to find the best possible solution.
The top-mounted roller shutter box is installed above the window and is installed together with the window unit. ROMA offers a variety of box solutions designed for good thermal insulation, reliable operation, and a discreet appearance.
You can choose between plastic roller shutter boxes with an integrated polystyrene insulation shell or versions made of highly insulating PUR rigid foam. Both systems offer excellent thermal insulation performance. This allows the roller shutter box to be discreetly integrated into the facade and makes it equally suitable for new construction and renovation projects .
Installation Instructions for ROMA Top-Mounted Roller Shutters: Proper installation is crucial for the system’s future insulation performance and functionality. To ensure that your Top-Mounted Roller Shutters fit perfectly and provide maximum insulation, installation is handled by your trained ROMA specialist partner —who knows the proper procedure for your specific system and your on-site installation conditions.
ROMA’s solar-powered Top-Mounted Roller Shutters operate entirely without a power connection. An integrated solar module generates energy that is stored in the battery and used to power the motor—reliably even in diffused light.
This solution is ideal for both new construction and renovations: it’s installed wirelessly and is compatible with Smart Home systems. At the same time, the Roller Shutters improve heat protection in the summer and reduce heat loss in the winter.
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one —ROMA Top-Mounted Roller Shutters can be used in virtually any construction project. In new construction, the top-mounted system can be planned from the start to seamlessly integrate the Roller Shutters. But this system also pays off during renovations involving window replacement: Windows with Top-Mounted Roller Shutters can be retrofitted, allowing for the simultaneous installation of a modern sun protection and insulation solution.
Since the Top-Mounted Roller Shutters sit directly on the window, installation is possible regardless of the building type—whether it’s a solid-core structure, wood-frame construction, or a clinker brick facade, the system fits anywhere. The flexibility of ROMA Top-Mounted Roller Shutters is evident in both new construction and renovation projects— for greater living comfort and to enhance thermal insulation inthe window area.
"Are you planning to replace a window, would you like a discreet façade integration or would you like to place particular emphasis on comfort and insulation? Your ROMA specialist partner will find the right add-on system for your building project."
When it comes to roller shutter systems, you are often faced with the choice of Front-Mounted Roller Shutters or Top-Mounted Roller Shutters - but what are the differences? Basically, there are two different installation concepts:
A top-mounted roller shutter is installed together with the window, the box sits on top of the window and disappears under plaster if required. Front-Mounted Roller Shutters, on the other hand, are placed on the façade in front of the existing window and are ideal for retrofitting Roller Shutters. Front-Mounted Roller Shutters are therefore often used for renovations where the windows remain unchanged. They can either be integrated inconspicuously into the façade (e.g. in a niche above the window) or deliberately designed as a visual element, for example with colored roller shutter covers.
If you choose Top-Mounted Roller Shutters with an insect screen , you’ll combine sun protection, thermal insulation, and insect protection in a single system. The integrated insect screen can be discreetly installed in the top-mounted roller shutter box and lowered as needed—without any additional frame or separate fly screen on the window.
Especially during the warmer months, this solution ensures that windows can be safely tilted or left open while the Roller Shutters are up, without insects entering the house.
One of the biggest advantages of top-mounted roller shades is their insulation: Thanks to the thermally insulated roller shade boxes, they significantly improve thermal insulation at the window. Both available box variants—whether made of plastic with a polystyrene insulation shell or of PUR rigid foam—offer excellent thermal insulation properties. This keeps heat inside the house longer in the winter, while less heat penetrates in the summer. This insulation provided by Top-Mounted Roller Shutters leads to noticeable savings on energy costs.
At the same time, sound insulation at the window also benefits: Closed Roller Shutters act as an additional insulating layer and dampen outside noise, which is particularly pleasant on busy streets or in downtown locations. Furthermore, a closed exterior Roller Shutter reduces heat loss through the window.
Would you like to find the right Top-Mounted Roller Shutters for your building project? Then get advice from a qualified ROMA specialist Distributor. They will provide you with an individual recommendation on the system, features, ease of use and installation situation - tailored to your new build or renovation with window replacement. Use the ROMA specialist dealer search to quickly find the right contact person in your area and take a big step towards your customized sun shading solution.
Top-Mounted Roller Shutters are mounted directly on the window and installed together with it in the wall opening - ideal for new buildings or when replacing windows. Front-Mounted Roller Shutters , on the other hand, are installed in front of the window on the façade and are particularly suitable for retrofitting if the windows are not to be replaced.
Yes - ROMA Top-Mounted Roller Shutters can easily be retrofitted as part of a renovation or when replacing windows. The prerequisite is that new windows are installed, as the Roller Shutters sit directly on the window and are installed together with it.
The top-mounted roller shutter box is the box above the window in which the roller shutter mechanism is integrated. It is installed together with the window and is a central component of the system.
In common parlance, Top-Mounted Roller Shutters and Top-Mounted Roller Shutters are often used interchangeably . ROMA generally uses the term Top-Mounted Roller Shutters, as it is an external roller shutter system that is mounted on the window.
Yes, ROMA offers top-mounted roller shutters with built-in insect screens. This allows you to combine sun protection, thermal insulation, and insect protection in a single system. Read more under “Top-Mounted Roller Shutters with Insect Screens.”
