Choosing right shutters & blinds  

FAKRO experts advise

Nowadays, the choice of blinds and shutters is big. One can choose between internal or external, featuring different relative open areas, patterned or smooth, having harder or softer fabrics. It’s no wonder potential customers often ask us the question: “What blinds and shutters should I choose?” Don’t worry! Our goal here is to make your doubts disappear and gladly advise you which blinds and shutters for windows will work best in your home.

According to their basic division, blinds and shutters are divided into internal and external, depending on which side of the window they are fitted. The key difference between the two is that external ones ensure better protection against burdensome heat as well as noise coming from the outside. Blinds and shutters for windows mounted from the outside stop solar radiation before it reaches the glazing as well as significantly reduce heat flow and keep warmth outside.

Internal blinds help control the amount of light entering the room. Their main role is interior design, therefore we offer a wide selection of patterns and colors. 

Blinds and shutters for roof windows: internal vs external, smooth vs pleated? The array of options means that instead of enjoying the selection of blinds and shutters perfectly suited to your needs you wonder: “and maybe other ones would be better?”

Although our customers have their expectations quite well defined, they frequently ask us how to choose proper shutters and blinds for their living rooms, offices or spaces situated within the attic.

If sun blinds and shutters, or rather the lack of them, keeps you awake at night, it’s high time to find the proper one. 

First of all, answer the question for what window types you need blinds and shutters as well as whether you want them to be internal or external. 

The FAKRO product range includes several types of blinds and shutters for roof windows. Internal blinds comprise: 

• ARS roller blind – darkening the room and enhancing its interior design. Available in a number of colours and patterns, primarily in light and pastel colors. It is an ideal solution for improving the aesthetics of guest rooms or bedrooms, while providing protection against excessive sunlight.  
• ARP roller blind – also available in a wide range of colors. Equipped with side guide rails, therefore it can be stopped in any position, letting in as much light as you feel is right.  
• ARF Sunset blackout blind – it is a great option if you are looking forward to the biggest possible protection from the sun. The blind is made of an elegant and decorative fabric that does not let light through. It comes with side guide rails that enable it to be set in any position. The ARF blind is also available in the Print version (18 graphics to choose from).
• If you want even more original and exceptional window decoration, the APS pleated blind for roof windows is perfect. It provides a diffused lighting effect and harmony of colors to match interior design. It comes with the top-down system for easy operation by means of an upper and lower bar.  
• A similar option is the APF pleated sun blind. This one ensures total darkening of the room and even improved insulation parameters. If you want to cut down the amount of light and partially eliminate warmth in the room this product is ideal choice for your attic space.   

All of the above mentioned are internal blinds, while external ones ensure even more effective protection against heat gain. See our irreplaceable ARZ roller shutter available in several versions (ARZ WiFi, ARZ Z-Wave, ARZ Solar). In addition to protection against UV radiation and darkening the room, the ARZ shutter protects against excessive noise and makes break-in attempts even more difficult. External shutters for roof windows are easy to operate and resistant to weather conditions.  

All shutters and blinds come with a two-year warranty. Our product range also includes a wide offer of internal blinds for flat roof windows.

If you need our advice please do not hesitate to contact us. 

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