Why install window roller shutters?

Would you like to convert manual roller shutter to electric, replace your old shutters or fit your new house with latest generation roller shutters?

Window roller shutters offer a new method for securing your home against break-ins. In addition, they provide perfect thermal and sound insulation. As insulators, they retain heat in winter and cool in summer, and greatly reduce exterior noise. Finally, the installation of window roller shutters offers increased comfort. No need to open your windows to close your shutters, and once motorised, you can even control them remotely!

How to choose the right roller shutter?

Somfy helps you find the best product for you, step by step :

  • Step 1: choose the type of roller shutter box that suits your needs
  • Step 2: choose the type of material you want
  • Step 3: choose the colour that will suit your facade
  • Step 4: assess the usefulness of a roller shutter motor
  • Step 5: choose your preferred control mode
  • Step 6: find more information online or from a professional

Step 1: choose the type of roller shutter box that suits your needs

Several types of shutters are available: integrated into the window, with interior box or exterior shutter box.
Your choice will depend both on the specifics of your doorways and windows and your desires in terms of decoration.

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The traditional roller shutter

Can be integrated into a cased box above the window.

The renovation roller shutter

Perfect if you do not want to carry out major work and there is no space for the box in your frame. It is generally placed outside the home, on the facade for example.

The tunnel roller shutter

Integrated into the masonry and has a box that is invisible from both the inside and the outside

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The built in roller shutter

Suitable for new constructions and is one in which the domestic roller shutter and the window form part of the same block.

Step 2: choose the type of material you want

For the installation of window roller shutters in your house or apartment, you can choose between different materials:

  • PVC shutters provide better thermal and sound insulation. It is suitable for all types of architecture and is easily customisable. If you have large windows, avoid this type of material as there is a risk of deformation in the long term. 
  • Aluminium shutters have a longer lifespan and are available in a wide range of colours. To add a modern look to your home, aluminium will offer the most pleasing effect. However, insulation is the negative point of this material.  
  • Wooden roller shutters offer most insulation, are very aesthetic and will offer you greater security because they are very resistant. However, they require maintenance and have a shorter lifespan.

Step 3: choose the colour that will suit your facade

Domestic roller shutters are generally available in different colours such as white, grey, burgundy, brown and green.

Before making your choice, it is important that you take into account the design of your facade, your roof or the frames of your windows to maintain the tone of your home. Depending on where you live, it is possible that certain cities or condominiums impose constraints that may limit your choice. 

Step 4: assess the usefulness of a roller shutter motor

Still not sure whether you want to motorise your roller shutters? Learn about the many advantages of choosing a roller shutter motor.

Step 5: choose your preferred control mode

How would you like to control your roller shutter motor?

app

Thanks to TaHoma® app

The TaHoma® app gives you the ability to manage all your Somfy products, even when you are away! 

Simulating a presence by opening your window roller shutters has become a simple process.
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Smart control

Home centralisation

Thanks to TaHoma® switch you can centralise and operate your smart home devices in one click, your future window roller shutter included. Adjust its buttons in order to activate scenarios that will delight you.
 
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The choice is yours

The choice is yours

Remote control or wall-mounted switch. Choose between a large range of controls, wired or wireless.

Go further by managing your Somfy environment individually or by groups, you can now manage up to 5 smart devices using one remote control. Somfy remote controls are designed to provide you with ease of use. 
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Voice control

Request it

Closing your window roller shutters has never been so easy.

Give the order to your smart speaker so that it can automatically shut down your motorised roller shutter.
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Step 6: Find more information online or from a professional

We have a large network of professional installers throughout the country able to guide you in your choice of domestic roller shutters, whether electric or not.

Do not hesitate to contact one of them for advice and to know which domestic roller shutters to choose according to your needs and the configuration of your doorways and windows.

To request a quote, complete the form below, an advisor will call you back as soon as possible. These professionals will also guide you on the best solution to motorise your installation if you want to know more before your purchase.

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