One of the best shading options for new build homes

Why external louvres?

New homes are often built with large glass surfaces because they look beautiful and offer gorgeous views. The downside is the increased risk of overheating during the hotter months.

In response to global warming and the heat waves experienced around UK, the government implemented a new regulation called Part 'O'. The goal of this policy is to reduce carbon emissions, as well as save on costly energy consumption. In order to mitigate these effects, it is vital for residents to think about ways to shade their home's expansive windows in order to prevent overheating by using sustainable shading solutions. Here are our top 5 reasons for choosing external sunshield louvres for your new build property.

1.Reduce energy consumption

By applying these louvres externally instead of internally, a much greater influence can be exerted on the overall energy consumption of your home. In warmer months, this means less glare from sunlight when it strikes exterior windows; and in colder seasons, this also means less risk for long-term heating bills because you'll still be able to make use of natural light for warmth without spending excess money on artificial heating sources.

2.Daylight management

People love having daylight within their environment and natural views, but an excess of sun can create problems such as glaring on screens or reflective surfaces. That is why louvres are often used at the facade to give people control over how much daylight comes in. These louvres can be set anywhere from 0° (completely closed) all the way up to 90°(completely open), which allows for both direct sunlight to reflect off the surface and some light to come in too.

3. A sustainable option

Aluminium is a naturally-occurring, recyclable and renewable resource - all of which make it the perfect choice for eco-friendly homes. With its many sustainable attributes, it would seem that there's no reason why we shouldn't begin using aluminium in construction projects everywhere; however, what we need to consider above all else is how these buildings are constructed from within. After all, external louvres are more environmentally friendly than internal options such as full-frame blinds or shutters because they prevent daylight from coming in where gaps between the louvres could double up as a path for water vapour to enter.

4. In compliance with Document Overheating of the new building regulations

Document O - the new building regulations that went into effect in June 15th 2022 has been put in place to reduce heat gain in properties across the UK. Whilst internal blinds and shutters offer some measure of relief from exposure to sunlight, they are not considered when determining if requirement O has been met. Thus it becomes crucial for home builders to consider external shading because this increases the amount of windows your permitted per square meter when creating a new property.

5.Made to measure and customisable

Louvres are available in high grade extruded aluminium and Western Red Cedar wood and are made to measure, therefore applicable for any shape and size and are also available in many colours, making them totally customisable to your specific taste.