How automated sun protection increases comfort and productivity

Automated sun protection increases comfort and productivity by blocking heat and glare before they reach your employees. You will notice this advantage immediately. In offices, schools, and healthcare institutions, the indoor climate largely determines how pleasantly and concentrated people work, and it is precisely there that self-managing sun protection makes the difference. Warm rooms, bright sun on screens, and fluctuating temperatures cause distraction and fatigue. Discover below how automated sun protection makes your building cooler, calmer, and more productive.

What is automated sun protection and how does it work?

Automated sun protection is sun protection that manages itself based on the weather, without anyone having to operate the screens by hand. A weather station on the roof measures sun, wind, and temperature and automatically switches the sun protection on exactly at the right time. If the sun is bright on the facade, the installation lowers automatically. If the wind picks up, the system safely retracts the screens. Because the control is centralized, your entire building reacts simultaneously and uniformly, from the ground floor to the top floor. You determine the settings per facade or per room. This way, you maintain control over the indoor climate with automated sun protection, even in buildings with large glass facades and varying use.

What is the difference between automated sun protection outdoors and indoors?

The difference lies in where the sun protection is located and what it blocks. Outdoor automated sun protection stops the heat before it reaches your windows, making it the strongest choice for keeping a building cool. Think of zip screens, louvres, and drop-arm awnings on the facade. Indoor automated sun protection hangs on the inside of the window and primarily helps against bright light and glare on screens, for example with motorized roller blinds or slats. In practice, both complement each other: outdoor sun protection against the heat and indoor sun protection for calm light incidence at the workplace. Which combination is suitable depends on the building, the facade, and the use. This way, you choose the approach that fits your spaces with automated sun protection.

For which sectors is automated sun protection suitable?

Automated sun protection is suitable for almost any professional environment where comfort and a good indoor climate matter. From a busy office to a quiet nursing ward, each sector has its own requirements for light, heat, and privacy. De Haan Westerhoff provides sun protection for, among others:

• offices and government buildings
• education and school classrooms
• healthcare institutions
• commercial buildings and utility buildings

Which sun protection is suitable depends on the building, the facade, and the use. A school with workstations and screens requires different screens than a healthcare institution where privacy is paramount. Our advisors therefore look with you on-site, so that the automated sun protection aligns with your building and use.

What determines the price of automated sun protection?

The price of automated sun protection depends on the type of sun protection, the dimensions of the facade, and the number of facades or rooms you wish to equip. A single motorized screen costs less than an entire facade with multiple groups and a central weather station. The choice between outdoor and indoor automated sun protection also plays a role, as do extra requirements such as integration with a building management system. Because De Haan Westerhoff delivers everything custom-made, you receive a price that fits your building rather than a standard size. This way, you know what to expect when choosing sun protection.

How do you keep automated sun protection operating reliably?

You keep automated sun protection operating reliably with regular maintenance and quick assistance in case of malfunctions. When sun protection works automatically with the weather, you truly notice how disruptive downtime is, so quick follow-up counts. De Haan Westerhoff offers service and maintenance with national coverage, a dedicated service team, and 24/7 availability for emergency repairs.

With a maintenance contract you prevent unexpected downtime and the sun protection continues to work well year after year. This way, you can be sure that your automated sun protection continues to do what you expect: comfort and peace in the building.

Choose automated sun protection from De Haan Westerhoff

With automated sun protection from De Haan Westerhoff, you get comfort, a better indoor climate, and increased productivity, tailored to your sector. From our branch in Zaventem, our advisors are active throughout Belgium and will work with you to find the right sun protection for your building. We guide you from on-site advice to installation and aftercare, with experience in healthcare, education, commercial property, and construction. Discover what automated sun protection with weather stations can mean for your building and take the step towards comfortable and smart automated sun protection.

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