Surely you spend a considerable amount on advertised "seasonal" electrical equipment: some units will warm the house in cold weather, others will give coolness in summer. But one way or another, the number one problem for you will still be energy costs. Maybe we should forget about the usual expensive solutions and finally settle accounts with electricity bills? Surprisingly, it is quite simple, like everything ingenious - you just need to install roller shutters.
Scientifically proven protection
In Western Europe, where the topic of energy saving comes to the fore, they have long wondered how to ensure comfort in the house and save money. Research carried out by the French Construction Association in conjunction with the trade union of manufacturers of protective structures (SNFPSA) has shown that the use of roller shutter systems can increase the thermal insulation of a window in the middle zone of the Eurozone by 55%.
The latest research by the ALUTECH Group of Companies - a trend maker in roller shutter art and the largest manufacturer of roller shutter systems in the European space - also shows that, in addition to the usual qualities related to protection and safety, roller shutters contribute to creating and maintaining an optimal climate in the house without additional energy consumption.
“In the light of modern architectural trends, a house is not walls with windows, but windows with walls,” says Stanislav Kuzmitsky, Deputy Marketing Director of ALUTECH Group. - As you know, the maximum heat loss - more than 25% - occurs precisely through the windows, while the walls "give" only 18%, roofs and ventilation systems are even less. If we want to make the house energy efficient, the utmost attention must be paid to protecting the windows."
How it works
Large-scale studies in different regions of Russia have confirmed the calculations of specialists. The use of roller shutters significantly increases the total resistance to heat transfer of the window by 50% or more. “This is ensured by the aluminum roller shutter profile, which is reinforced with safe, environmentally friendly filler. It contributes not only to heat protection, but also to sound insulation, ¬ explains Stanislav Kuzmitsky. - On the side of roller shutters and their location. " A so-called air cushion is created between the glass and the roller shutter. Air has excellent thermal insulation properties, which is especially important for the winter season, when the "air blanket" on the windows prevents the penetration of cold. This makes roller shutters different from other systems, including blinds and traditional grilles."
Profitable light
Now about the hot … about the summer! According to German scientists, on a sunny summer day, about 160 kWh of heat penetrates into the house through the windows. This amount of heat is enough to heat a pool with 7,000 liters of water from 10 to 30 ° C. Note that in the heat of summer, furniture and floors heated by direct sunlight keep your home warm even in the evening. To get rid of unnecessary heat sources, in the summer heat, you just need to lower the roller shutters to a certain level.
According to the French Building Association, roller shutters in a closed state can reduce the indoor temperature by 5 ° C without air conditioning. In this case, the room will not plunge into twilight! “You can mix the light even when the windows are completely closed,” says Stanislav Kuzmitsky. Perforated roller shutters will help you with this. They let in light and create a pleasant atmosphere in the home. This way you can close the shutters and still let your home breathe.
Thoughtful "no trivialities" …
In addition to the heat and winter cold, the wind outside the window can negatively affect the microclimate in the house. In some regions of Russia, squally winds and powerful storms can challenge windows in the form of various objects and even break glass. “To avoid such troubles,” comments Stanislav Kuzmitsky, “we test our products for resistance to wind loads on special equipment. Roller shutters "storm" with a squally wind with the maximum existing gust force for the most aggressive regions of the country. By the way, the conclusion on passing such tests is the main requirement of Western European consumers. " As a result, in spite of the storm warning messages, with roller shutters you can be sure of reliable protection of your windows. Now the comfort in your home will not depend on which direction the wind blows …
Caring … on demand
Roller shutters can always be connected to the innovative smart home system. The space will begin to change at the behest of the hand and even by the power of thought, if the automatic control system is programmed for several days in advance. Roller shutters can imitate your presence: close and open the shutters on schedule, including by adjusting the temperature regime. And even if you are not at home, you can be sure that comfort and coziness will remain in the house. After all, the future belongs to “smart comfort”, in which energy saving and climate control complement each other rather than oppose, but rather complement each other.
