Custom zip screens for your construction or real estate project

What are zip screens and how do they work?

Zip screens are outdoor sun protection systems where the fabric is secured in the side guides with a zipper. This zipper keeps the fabric taut, even in windy conditions. You operate a zip screen electrically via a switch, remote control, or an integrated control system that automatically adjusts the screens based on sun, wind, and time. Because a zip screen is mounted on the exterior, heat is blocked before it reaches the glass. This significantly reduces indoor temperatures and limits the need for cooling. Indoor sun protection allows heat to enter first before attempting to block it. On the exterior facade, zip screens perform this task before the heat even reaches the glass.

Why are zip screens wind-resistant up to wind force 9?

Zip screens from De Haan Westerhoff are wind-resistant up to wind force 9 because the zipper holds the fabric securely within the side guides. While many sun protection systems must be retracted during strong winds, our screens can remain lowered. This makes zip screens a reliable sun protection solution for high facades and buildings in open areas, such as office towers or schools on the edge of urban developments. Consequently, the sun protection remains functional for most of the day, thereby reducing the building’s cooling load. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities for your facade.

Which sectors are zip screens suitable for?

Zip screens are suitable for a wide range of commercial buildings. We have extensive experience with sun protection in healthcare, education, commercial real estate, and residential construction, ranging from single properties to entire real estate portfolios. In an office setting, zip screens prevent bright sunlight from hitting screens and avoid overheating of the workspace. In a school or healthcare facility, the sun protection ensures a pleasant temperature in classrooms and common areas. For property developers, contractors, and architects, we provide expert consultation from the initial design phase. This ensures every building receives zip screens that align with its function and usage.

Every type of building has different requirements for sun protection. In a classroom, you often require blackout capabilities in addition to shade so that projections or digital boards remain clearly visible. In a healthcare facility, privacy in the rooms is just as important as maintaining a pleasant temperature. In an office with a large glass facade, the primary focus is on reducing the cooling load and preventing glare. Therefore, we first analyze the use of the space and advise on the appropriate type of zip screens, fabric, and control systems based on those findings.

How do you have custom zip screens made?

Purchasing custom zip screens begins with a thorough site survey. Every building is unique, so our advisors measure the facade and window frames precisely before anything is produced. You choose the color of the frame and the type of fabric yourself, ensuring the zip screen complements the facade design. Are you looking to order zip screens for a new construction or renovation project? In construction and development projects, we coordinate delivery and installation with your schedule to ensure the sun protection aligns with the construction process and deadlines are met. Our technicians then ensure a professional installation.

What service do you receive with zip screens?

We remain at your service even after the installation of your zip screens, as our service offers nationwide coverage in Belgium. From our head office in Zaventem, our advisors are active throughout the country. Urgent malfunctions can be reported by telephone 24/7. In the event of a malfunction, a certified technician will be available within 3 working days, and on the same day for emergencies. You can also contact us for existing installations that were not placed by us. Inquire about a maintenance contract to prevent unexpected malfunctions with your zip screens.

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