A venetian blind is an internal or external sun shading product for windows or doors with horizontally or vertically movable slats that can be open or closed. The slats are available in a range of sizes, colours and materials. There are also several operating variants to select from. Various models of external venetian blinds are available, each with their own set of pros and cons and designed for different applications.

WAREMA external venetian blinds are sun shading systems attached in front of windows that are ideal for reducing or blocking sunlight and heat from the inside of buildings.

The individually adjustable slat angle enables you both to control how much sunlight enters the room and to protect against prying eyes. Thanks to the flexible daylight utilisation, you achieve a significant increase in living comfort and maximum energy efficiency.

Compared to internal venetian blinds, external venetian blinds offer a higher level of protection against sunrays and heat by deflecting sunlight and heat before it reaches the glass surfaces on windows or doors. They are particularly effective during the summer months and in rooms exposed to a high level of sunlight, such as conservatories or living rooms with large windows.

External venetian blinds are made from durable materials such as aluminium and are available in a wide range of colours and sizes. They can be operated either manually or electrically and are often equipped with sensors or timer functions to open and close automatically.

The price of an external venetian blind depends on a number of factors, including the size of the window and the type of control. Electric external venetian blinds are generally more expensive than manual external venetian blinds. Every WAREMA venetian blind is custom-made specifically to fit your individual needs. No two venetian blinds are the same. This is also true when it comes to their price. Please contact your local specialised retailer to receive a personal quote. They will be happy to assist you with finding the right venetian blind.

Yes, you can purchase opaque external venetian blinds. Similarly to roller shutters, they are capable of achieving an almost full dim-out effect in rooms. Their special feature lies in the shape of the guidance and the choice of slat shape. Achieve a strong dim-out effect with rail-guided systems and special slat shapes like the Zetra slat.

The external venetian blind is equipped with individually adjustable slats that enable optimal, glare-free use of daylight. The classic roller shutter, on the other hand, consists of fixed slats and is thus suitable for complete room dim-out, among other things.

Different sun shading products are often combined on modern buildings. Particularly in residential buildings, roller shutters are often used in bedrooms to ensure ideal dim-out and reliable sound insulation. Living rooms, on the other hand, should be flooded with light, but should still offer glare control and visual privacy as required - a strength of WAREMA external venetian blinds.

For a uniform appearance of your facade, we have also developed a matching colour range for both products. The best solution from a single source – with sun shading solutions from WAREMA.

Both options offer their own unique set of pros and cons. The decision regarding which are better depends on your personal needs, requirements and preferences. Roller shutters provide better insulation and help keep out noise and cold. On the other hand, external venetian blinds are capable of effectively controlling the amount of daylight let in and can be installed with a great deal of flexibility. Keep in mind that other factors like the design of your house, your budget and local regulations can also play a role in whether roller shutters or external venetian blinds are the best choice for your personal situation.

We recommend taking both options into consideration and arranging a consultation with a specialised retailer in your local area to make an informed decision.

In general, external venetian blinds tend to cost a little more than roller shutters. The exact price depends on a number of factors, including the size of the window, the material used to produce the sun shading system and the selected optional extras such as radio system operation.

The majority of Smart Home system manufacturers offer solutions for integrating venetian blinds, including Z-Wave, ZigBee, homee or EnOcean, for example. To integrate your external venetian blinds into a Smart Home system, you need a corresponding motor or drive with a compatible interface, as well as a corresponding receiver or gateway that forwards the Smart Home system's signal to the motor or drive.

External venetian blinds can be controlled by radio. With radio remote control, a radio signal is sent from the transmitter to the receiver located in the venetian blind. This receiver controls the drive responsible for raising and lowering the external venetian blind or turning the slats into the desired position. Radio remote control offers the major advantages that no cable needs to be routed and the external venetian blinds can be controlled from far away. A central control unit for several units is also possible if they all have a corresponding receiver.

Various kinds of radio remote controls are available for external venetian blinds to enable manual operation or operation via a wall-mounted transmitter or Smart Home solutions, which can also be controlled online. Manufacturers like WAREMA also offer programmable functions, including automatic control of the venetian blinds at certain times of the day or when certain weather conditions arise.

There are a wide range of colours available for external venetian blinds to ensure seamless integration into the facade of your building. At WAREMA, we offer not only a large selection of slat colours but can also access the WAREMA Colour World for all powder-coated parts.