External blinds: how noisy are they and how well do they insulate sound?
You can frequently read on the Internet that external blinds are noisy. According to other sources, they are great at insulating sound. We would like to set the record straight regarding both of these claims. Their noisiness depends on the type…
All our external blinds and screen roller shutters are custom-made. Do you want to know why?
If you take a walk around our warehouse, you won’t find any completed blinds or textile screens. That is because we only store production materials – slot scrolls and textile rolls – which we in turn use to make final products tailored to…
Complete guide to the maintenance of screens
External textile screens require almost no maintenance. You just need soapy water or an ordinary detergent and a fine brush to clean them. If you have a high-pressure cleaner at home, you can also wash the screens with a high-pressure washer but…
What is the most efficient way in which you can darken your windows? External blinds and blackout roller blinds are the ones to go for
Some blinds, curtains or roller blinds have such great darkening ability that they will make your room almost absolutely dark even during the day. You will appreciate that if you want to catch up on your sleep during the day following night…
The price of external screens: how much do they cost and why?
Dimensions, the type of control, the method of installation or the type of fabric: these are only some of the parameters of screens that affect the resulting price. Read a complete analysis of the prices of external textile screens.
Resistance of screens: how do they cope with strong wind or UV radiation?
External textile screens can resist rain, frost and wind very well, and they can cope with wind even better than external blinds. This is especially thanks to solid fabrics made of glass or polyester fibre and high-quality seams. In any case,…
Fabrics of textile screens: what are they and what are they made of?
External textile screens resist sun, wind, rain and frost very well. This is mainly due to the material from which they are made. While screen roller shutters made of glass or polyester fibre coated with a layer of PVC have a commanding position…
Complete guide: how to choose an external textile screen
When choosing an external textile screen, you choose the type, fabric and control methods. Learn what options are available and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each solution.
The durability of external blinds is mainly influenced by the quality of components and assembly.
External blinds have a lifespan of at least ten years or more, but it depends a lot on what components they are made of and how you as the owner take care of them. In this article, we’ll reveal everything that blinds can withstand and which…
Motors of external blinds: what types are there and how to choose them correctly?
Motorised blinds can be conveniently controlled using a button on the wall, a remote control or a mobile app, and some can be easily connected to a smart home system. That’s why over 90% of our customers choose this method of control. But…
NEVA external blinds under the microscope: who do we get our slat rolls from and why?
The quality of slats has a significant influence on the resilience and durability of external blinds. That is why since 2003 we have been getting our slat rolls from the leading Swiss manufacturer Metalcolor. They have been providing them for us…
Step-by-step installation of external blinds: what are the steps?
Installing external blinds is much more complicated than internal blinds and we always recommend that you involve an installation company. In order for you to get the correct picture about the installation and what you should expect after…
How provide shading for your winter garden so that it is warm, well-lit and comfortable
In order to be able to spend time in the winter garden all year round, you need to design it well and provide it with shading. Continue reading to find out which cardinal direction is the best for your winder garden and what is the best way to…
What is the best way of shading a balcony or internal balcony? Textile roller blinds are ideal
In summer, balconies and internal balconies, especially glazed ones, turn into a sauna. Read why both balconies and internal balconies are best protected against overheating by external shading, when awnings and when internal blackout roller…
What type of screening for bathrooms? Ideally, choose external blinds or roller blinds
Bathrooms are very moist, that’s why you never use natural materials for screening that are absorbent – typically wooden blinds or cotton curtains – so it’s best to choose screening made of more resistant materials. The best option of all…