A venetian blind is an internal or external window or door covering with horizontal or vertical movable slats that can be opened and closed. The slats come in different sizes, colours and materials, and there are many ways to operate them. Venetian blinds are available in various designs, each with its own advantages and disadvantages and suited to different applications.

WAREMA external venetian blinds are sun shading systems fitted outside the window to reduce or block sunlight and heat entering a building.

Individually adjustable slat angles let you control incoming sunlight and protect your privacy. Flexible use of daylight increases comfort in your home and maximises energy efficiency.

Compared with indoor venetian blinds, external venetian blinds provide greater protection from solar radiation and heat because they block sunlight and heat before it reaches the window or door glazing. They are particularly useful in warm weather and in rooms exposed to strong sunlight, such as conservatories or living rooms with large windows.

External venetian blinds are made from durable materials such as aluminium and come in various colours and sizes. They can be operated manually or electrically and can often be fitted with sensors or timers for automatic opening and closing.

The cost of external venetian blinds depends on factors such as window size and the type of control system. Electrically operated blinds generally cost a little more than manually operated ones. Every WAREMA blind is made to measure to your individual requirements, so no two blinds are exactly alike. The same applies to the price. For a specific quotation, please contact a specialised retailer near you. They will be happy to help you find the right blinds.

Yes, external venetian blinds with a high degree of opacity are available. Like roller shutters, they can darken rooms almost completely. The guidance system and the slat shape are key. You can achieve particularly effective room darkening with rail-guided systems and special slat shapes, such as the Zetra slat.

External venetian blinds have individually adjustable slats that make optimal use of daylight without glare. A conventional roller shutter, by contrast, has rigid slats and can therefore be used to darken a room completely.

Modern buildings often combine different sun shading products. In homes, bedrooms often have roller shutters to provide effective room darkening and reliable sound insulation. By contrast, living rooms should be full of light while still offering glare control and privacy when needed, a strength of WAREMA external venetian blinds.

To create a consistent appearance across your façade, we have developed a shared colour range for both products. Get the best solution from a single source with WAREMA sun shading.

Both options have advantages and disadvantages. The right choice depends on your individual needs, requirements and preferences. Roller shutters provide better insulation and reduce the amount of noise and cold entering a room. External venetian blinds offer effective daylight control and flexible use. The choice may also depend on factors such as the style of your home, your budget and local regulations.

Consider both options and seek advice from a specialised retailer near you to make an informed purchase decision.

In general, external venetian blinds cost slightly more than roller shutters. The exact cost depends on factors such as window size, the material used for the sun shading and optional equipment, such as operation by radio control.

Most smart home system manufacturers offer solutions for integrating blinds, such as Z-Wave, Zigbee, homee or EnOcean. To integrate your external venetian blinds into a smart home system, you need a motor or drive with a compatible interface and a receiver or gateway that forwards the smart home system's signal to the motor or drive.

Yes, external venetian blinds can be operated by radio remote control. With a radio control system, a transmitter sends a radio signal to a receiver in the blind. The receiver controls the drive, which raises or lowers the blind or tilts the slats to the desired position. Radio control requires no control cables and allows the blinds to be operated from a greater distance. Several units can also be controlled centrally if each has a suitable receiver.

Different types of radio control are available for external venetian blinds. They can be operated with a handheld or wall-mounted transmitter or through smart home solutions that can also be controlled over the internet. Manufacturers such as WAREMA also offer programmable functions, including automatic operation at set times of day or according to weather conditions.

External venetian blinds come in a wide range of colours to suit the building façade. At WAREMA, you can choose from a wide range of slat colours and use the WAREMA Colour World for all powder-coated parts.