ᐅ Beck+Heun Venetian Blinds – Track / Cable Guidance – Open / Closed
Created on: 10 Sep 2017 14:43
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martinklDear home builders and owners,
Our window installer is fitting Beck + Heun roller shutters with flat slats (80mm (3 inches) flat lamella).
From many reports, I gathered that the rail-guided version is better in terms of stability, wind resistance, noise, etc.
My only concern with this option is the appearance. We might have them made in the same color as the windows (gray aluminum RAL 7009) to make them as inconspicuous as possible.
Do you see any advantages that speak in favor of the cable-guided system?
Second question:
Closed or open system? Is the wear on open systems really that much higher?
What have you done or would you recommend?
Thanks & regards,
martinkl
Our window installer is fitting Beck + Heun roller shutters with flat slats (80mm (3 inches) flat lamella).
From many reports, I gathered that the rail-guided version is better in terms of stability, wind resistance, noise, etc.
My only concern with this option is the appearance. We might have them made in the same color as the windows (gray aluminum RAL 7009) to make them as inconspicuous as possible.
Do you see any advantages that speak in favor of the cable-guided system?
Second question:
Closed or open system? Is the wear on open systems really that much higher?
What have you done or would you recommend?
Thanks & regards,
martinkl
We are currently considering these questions with a preference toward a track-guided system.
A cable-guided system might be visually more appealing (which is subjective) because when fully raised, it appears more delicate and less noticeable.
Wind loads may be better absorbed with cable guidance during light winds since the cable can give slightly. However, in this case, the blind could potentially hit the window.
What to keep in mind with track guidance: the facade contractor or exterior plasterer might have slightly more work because they cannot complete the reveal (window recess) in a single step. Instead, they need to finish the area between the track and the window separately.
A cable-guided system might be visually more appealing (which is subjective) because when fully raised, it appears more delicate and less noticeable.
Wind loads may be better absorbed with cable guidance during light winds since the cable can give slightly. However, in this case, the blind could potentially hit the window.
What to keep in mind with track guidance: the facade contractor or exterior plasterer might have slightly more work because they cannot complete the reveal (window recess) in a single step. Instead, they need to finish the area between the track and the window separately.
Rail-guided systems have a similar appearance to roller shutters, with the rails integrated into a frame within the reveal. There is even a version designed to be plastered over.
As just one example: Roma Modulo.P (plastered). See the product brochure from Roma.
Flat slats with cords are probably the most susceptible to wind among all variants.
Three-arched slats or S-slats are significantly more wind-resistant. Without cords, and even without protruding guide rails, but rather a version like the example above: much less affected by wind.
As just one example: Roma Modulo.P (plastered). See the product brochure from Roma.
Flat slats with cords are probably the most susceptible to wind among all variants.
Three-arched slats or S-slats are significantly more wind-resistant. Without cords, and even without protruding guide rails, but rather a version like the example above: much less affected by wind.
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