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When it comes to solar shading for facades, knee-hung and folding sunshades represent two dynamic shading solutions, which stand out for their design and functionality. The main difference between these two systems lies in their movement and the level of control they offer over light and ventilation.
Knee-type sunshades feature a vertical movement that resembles bending the knee, allowing for gradual and precise adjustment of the angle of the panels. The panels tilt in an adjustable manner to shield the light, easily adapting to variations in sunlight throughout the day and to weather conditions.
In contrast, folding sunshades feature a more linear and “accordion-like” mechanism, reminiscent of the opening and closing of the pages of a book. The panels can be opened or closed completely, offering greater control over both light and privacy. Thanks to its adjustable lateral opening, this type of sunshade tends to be more suitable for contexts where it is necessary to completely protect a room from direct sunlight or ensure a more private atmosphere.
Both systems can be enhanced with materials such as natural wood, which not only improves the efficiency of the screening, but also offers aesthetic and ecological benefits.
Wood is one of the oldest and most versatile materials used in construction, thanks to its unique characteristics. In recent years, natural wood has come back into fashion as a material for external cladding, including shading systems such as sunshades. This material offers a series of advantages that make it an ideal choice for facades:
Natural aesthetics: the use of wood in external cladding gives a touch of warmth and naturalness to the building, allowing for a pleasant visual harmony with the urban context in which it stands.
Environmental sustainability: wood, if it comes from responsibly managed forests, is a renewable resource with a low environmental impact. Using wood in construction helps reduce the ecological footprint of the building.
Thermal insulation: thanks to its natural properties, wood acts as an excellent thermal insulator, helping to maintain comfortable internal temperatures, thus reducing energy costs related to air conditioning.
Durability and resistance: treated properly, wood is a material that is very resistant to atmospheric agents and can last a long time, maintaining its aesthetic and functional characteristics unchanged.
When used for knee and folding sunshades, wood is a particularly effective material. Its slats provide a natural screening, while maintaining optimal ventilation and ensuring effective control of sunlight. Furthermore, wood, with its unique grain and shades, can personalize the appearance of the facade, giving the building a distinctive and welcoming character.
A recent example that highlights the effectiveness of our wooden sunshades is a project carried out in Paris. In this context, a combination of knee and folding sunshades was installed on the external facade of a newly built residential building. The client chose wood as the main material for the cladding, benefiting from optimal solar protection that reduces energy consumption for summer air conditioning.
This project demonstrates how the use of wood for knee and folding sunshades can combine aesthetics, sustainability and functionality, offering innovative solutions for contemporary architecture.
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