Office sun protection, cool and efficient working

Office sun protection keeps the heat and bright sun out, ensuring your team can work comfortably all year round. On hot days, indoor temperatures rise quickly. Bright sun glares on screens and concentration drops. De Haan Westerhoff advises, installs, and maintains sun protection for businesses throughout Belgium. Read on to see how the right sun protection keeps your office cool and workable.

Office sun protection and a better working climate

Office sun protection ensures a better working climate because it stops the heat before it reaches the glass. A heated building costs concentration. In office buildings with large glass facades, temperatures rise high on summer days, causing employees to work slower and tire more quickly. Sun protection in an office building with strong solar radiation tempers that heat and keeps the space pleasant. Glare on screens also disappears. Thus, the right office sun protection makes the difference between sweating and working comfortably.

Office sun protection: outdoor or indoor sun protection?

For office sun protection, you choose between outdoor and indoor options, with outdoor sun protection being the most effective at blocking heat. Zip screens catch the sun before the glass. Indoor office sun protection, with screens or slats on the inside, primarily dampens light and glare but allows heat to enter through the window. If you choose indoor sun protection for the office, combine it with outdoor screens. This way, you benefit from both. Outdoor therefore beats indoor if heat is your primary concern.

Which types of outdoor sun protection should you choose for an office?

For office sun protection, you can choose from four types of outdoor sun protection. Each type suits a different part of the building:

• Zip screens: the zip guidance keeps the fabric taut and wind-resistant up to wind force 9, providing strong heat protection in front of the glass.
• Roller shutters: block heat and noise, and provide extra security in the evening; also available in an insulating version.
• External venetian blinds: adjustable slats provide shade in your office.
• Terrace screens: provide shade and shelter for a lunch terrace or entrance.

De Haan Westerhoff tailors the choice per facade and installs sun protection for offices ranging from a single window section to an entire building. For larger buildings, we view sun protection for commercial buildings in conjunction with the entire facade.

How do you save on energy costs with sun protection?

Office sun protection lowers your energy costs because outdoor sun protection blocks the heat, meaning the cooling system doesn't have to work as hard. Lower cooling demand means a lower energy bill. In an air-conditioned office building, the savings are even greater, as every degree kept outside directly reduces cooling costs. The interior remains pleasant while you simultaneously save energy. A better working and living climate on the work floor is the mission of De Haan Westerhoff. Thus, sun protection pays for itself through lower costs, with cooler workplaces as the profit.

Do you want the sun protection to move automatically with the sun?

The sun protection moves automatically with the sun thanks to sun and wind sensors, which lower the screens in bright sunlight and retract them in strong winds. You don't have to worry about it. Via weather stations, the installation reacts to the current weather, ensuring the sun protection always lowers on time. Manual operation is also possible via a switch, remote control, or the app. This way, office sun protection works without anyone having to think about it.

Have office sun protection installed by De Haan Westerhoff

For office sun protection installation, you can rely on De Haan Westerhoff, from the initial advice on-site to installation and aftercare. Our advisors are active throughout Belgium. They look at each facade to determine the right sun protection and dimensions. We work with our own technicians, so the planning remains tight. Should something unexpectedly break, our service team with national coverage is ready, and you can report emergency faults 24/7. With a maintenance contract, you prevent faults and the sun protection lasts longer. Request non-binding tailor-made advice and choose the right sun protection for your office.

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