Movable external blinds, also known as movable boards, is a modern way of enclosing a terrace, balcony or shed. W OpenUp system Each board or slat can change its angle of inclination, allowing you to regulate the inlet of light and air. This gives you protection from the wind, sun and outside gaze, while keeping the structure light and aesthetically pleasing. The system is suitable for both the side walls of a terrace and for covering gazebos, pergolas or as sliding patio doors.
External blinds are covers mounted on the outside of a building or garden structure. Depending on the type, they can:
They usually consist of horizontal or vertical fins made of aluminium or wood. In some systems, the lamellas remain stationary. In others, they can be rotated and the degree to which the space is covered can be adjusted.
In practice, the term „external blinds” is now used to describe both the classic façade blinds installed at windows and the modern terrace blinds used for building terraces, pergolas, balconies, gazebos or carports.
External blinds can be divided in several ways:
This is important because many people are comparing solutions that actually perform completely different functions.
This is one of the most common mistakes.
Façade blinds are mainly installed at windows and large glazed areas of buildings. Their primary function is to limit the heating of the interior and control the light entering the rooms. They are most often made of thin aluminium lamellas and are electrically controlled.
This is a window-type solution.
Terrace blinds, on the other hand, are installed:
They create a lateral screen for the space and help to increase privacy and comfort in the garden or terrace. They can be installed vertically or horizontally. In the case of movable systems, they allow the flow of light and air to be regulated.
It is to this group that mobile OpenUp System external blinds.
Another important difference concerns the way the fins work.
In movable systems, you can adjust the position of the boards or slats. Thanks to this:
This solution gives the greatest control over the space.
In the OpenUp System, the movable laths can be mounted both vertically and horizontally. This is an important difference, as many systems on the market only work in one arrangement.
By combining several modules into a single build, you can control a larger part of the structure with a single movement.
In fixed blinds, the louvres are set at a specific angle and do not change position. This solution is simpler in terms of design and often cheaper, but it does not offer the possibility to adjust the light and ventilation.
It works mainly where you care:
The choice of material affects not only the appearance, but also the durability, weight of the structure and subsequent maintenance.
Wood gives a more natural and warmer effect. It blends in well:
However, it must be remembered that wood requires regular maintenance and protection against moisture and UV radiation.
Wooden external blinds are often chosen by those who want a softer, more organic feel to their buildings.
Aluminium withstands changing weather conditions better and does not require as much maintenance as wood. It is dimensionally stable and works well in modern projects.
Aluminium laths:
This is why aluminium blinds are often chosen for:
Woodgrain aluminium laths, which combine the look of wood with the durability of aluminium, are also becoming increasingly popular.
Check out our realisations and see how OpenUp System external blinds look on finished terraces, balconies and pergolas.
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Permission is generally not required for terrace development. Sometimes, however, housing associations or communities have their own bylaws requiring permission for such activities.
Wondering, how to build a terrace and is it worth it? Wooden decking and balconies not only improves their aesthetics, but also increases our living comfort. External blinds protect against excessive sunlight through the windows and walls of the building, thus improving thermal comfort in the house or flat. More about blinds for terrace, balcony, gazebo (click)
For larger sizes (up to 35 sq m of space), you may need to notify the district office of your wish to carry out such an investment.
At the heart of our blinds is a precision mechanism consisting of a pair of parallel guides. To these are pivotally attached brackets for the installation of wooden fillings. The whole works silently in perfect harmony, allowing for easy, intuitive adjustment.
Unprotected boards should be impregnated before installation. If you buy a painted product, you have peace of mind for several seasons. For the impregnation and protection of wooden garden blind components, there are wood varnishes.
1 When ordering brackets and untreated stand-alone boards - the guarantee for the system brackets is two years. The boards are not covered by the guarantee.
In case of ordering handles and impregnated boards for self-construction - the guarantee for handles is two years, and for impregnated wood - one year.
3. in the case of ordering a development (invasive development) - the warranty for the entire service lasts one year, the handles are guaranteed for two years and the impregnation for one year.
If a movable louvre (strutted body) is ordered, the guarantee is two years for the handles and one year for the impregnation with which the structure is coated.
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