Which roller shutter to choose for your conservatory? What are the advantages?

First of all : can you put roller shutters on a conservatory ?

A question that many ask themselves and the answer is : yes.

It is quite possible to install roller shutters on a veranda, whether it is old or new, made of aluminum, wood or PVC.

Roller shutters for conservatories can also be adapted to any type of configuration ; They can be used on glazed roofs (roof roller shutters) as well as bay windows (façade roller shutters).

And beyond " yes, it's possible ", it even seems " yes, it's strongly recommended !" 

Why install roller shutters on a conservatory ?
 

1. Better thermal insulation

If you have a conservatory and you don't have roller shutters yet, this is probably the first reason why you are looking to equip yourself: to gain thermal insulation.

In summer, the greenhouse effect generated by the bay windows of your conservatory can quickly create a stifling atmosphere inside. Conversely, in winter, glazing significantly lowers the room temperature. Thanks to roller shutters, this is over ; You block the sun's rays when temperatures rise in the summer and you keep the heat created inside your room in the winter.

As a result , your conservatory becomes a pleasant room to live in all year round, with an ideal temperature, naturally regulated to save you money on air conditioning and heating.

2. Enhanced Intrusion Security

The veranda is often perceived as a weak point in terms of security for a house and it is easy to understand why. With its large glass surfaces, it is an easy target for burglars who only have to break them to break into your home.

Roller shutters for conservatories are essential deterrent and physical barriers to protect you more effectively.

In the motorized version, they also have automatic anti-lifting locks that further strengthen their resistance. You can also pair them with a home alarm or other devices to enhance the security of your burglar-resistant roller shutter.

3. Weather protection

Between hail, strong winds, driving rain, etc. A veranda – especially if it has a glass roof – is exposed to weather conditions that can undermine its integrity.

Roller shutters therefore also protect your glazing from these natural external aggressions, in order to extend their life and preserve your interior comfort, as well as your wallet.

To find out more, we recommend our article Should you close your roller shutters in a storm ?

4. Improved acoustic comfort

Glass, although very useful for bringing as much light as possible inside the veranda, also allows some noise to pass through. Even if they are high-performance glazing.

Roller shutters help you to considerably reduce noise pollution, especially on the roof but also on your façade bay windows. The result: you gain in sound insulation

5. Protection from prying eyes

Living in a conservatory means enjoying beautiful natural light... but also significant exposure to the outdoors.

If you are in the city, in a housing estate, or your veranda overlooks neighbouring properties, or on the street, roller shutters are essential to protect you against vis-à-vis, prying eyes and to preserve your privacy. Especially at night, when everything is dark outside and the lights are on inside your home.

Lowered, roller shutters allow you to lock yourself in your cocoon whenever you want.
 

The advantages of the connected roller shutter for your conservatory

With home automation, conservatory roller shutters are becoming even smarter.

Thanks to the Amy Sunprotect io control point with integrated temperature sensor, your conservatory roller shutters close automatically as soon as a temperature threshold of your choice is reached in your conservatory, thus preventing overheating inside.

To go further, pair it with the TaHoma® switch home automation box to benefit from the following additional features:

• Modification of the temperature threshold for automatic closing during the day : 24°C instead of 26°C for example, in order to further anticipate overheating and ensure an even more pleasant home to live in.
• Changing the percentage of opening/closing of your shutters : to automatically readjust the position of your shutters, according to other temperature thresholds. Has the indoor temperature dropped to 22°C ? Your veranda roller shutters go from 80% to 30% opening to allow you to take advantage of natural light.
• Automatic closing of your shutters in the evening to protect you against burglary and prying eyes: no need to think or act about it, home automation does it for you.
• Remote control of your conservatory roller shutters : are you going on holiday or forgot to close them before leaving for work ? With one click on your TaHoma® mobile app, it's done !

Connected roller shutters for verandas combine comfort, security and energy savings, while increasing the value of your property because they make it a living room in its own right.
 

What are the alternatives to roller shutters for a conservatory ?

If you do not want to install roller shutters on the windows of your conservatory, other solutions are possible to help you manage the brightness, the temperature and your privacy.
 

Interior blinds

Easy to install, aesthetic and affordable, vertical interior blinds are an ideal solution for filtering light ingress, dimming or blacking it out and blocking any vis-à-vis. However, they are less effective at preserving heat in summer.

 However, they are not very effective in protecting you from heat in summer, ineffective against the cold that passes through your windows in winter and do not provide you with anything in terms of security for your home. They do not protect your windows from weather damage or damage caused by a third party.

External blinds

Vertical external blinds protect you more effectively from the sun's rays and heat, in addition to preserving your privacy. They also protect your windows from the weather, but they offer you much less security against burglary than roller shutters.

Adjustable venetian blinds

Very efficient in terms of light management, the fact that adjustable venetian blinds can be tilted according to the sun's radiation also allows you to effectively protect yourself from the heat in summer , without sacrificing your interior brightness, unlike a lowered shutter. However, they are often more expensive than a conventional roller shutter (standard-sized, not connected).

Note that all these solutions can also be motorized and connected to take advantage of additional features.

In short : although each of these options has advantages and is a better solution than any equipment on your glazing, none of these options combines as many advantages as the veranda roller shutter; especially when it comes to all-season thermal comfort and burglary security.
 

What is the price of a roller shutter for conservatories?
 

The price of a roller shutter for a conservatory depends on several parameters.

 1. The material of the deck

The material of the curtain plays a key role in the price of your roller shutter.

• The PVC roller shutter is more economical, it is a very good thermal insulator, a good sound insulator but it is less resistant to wear and tear and external aggressions than the aluminum shutter.
• The aluminium roller shutter is more expensive but it can be manufactured in large dimensions if necessary, unlike the PVC curtain, and it offers you a longer lifespan. It's a more sustainable investment that also further strengthens your protection against burglary.

2. The type of engine desired

Several choices are possible for your conservatory roller shutter:

• The manual roller shutter, without motor : this is the most affordable. Count between €150 and €800 depending on the material, the model (size, colour) and the type of installation (on the façade, on the roof).
• The electric, radio or wired roller shutter : from €300 to + €1,000, depending on the type of motorization (radio motorization more expensive than wired), material, the type of installation and the dimensions of the curtain which impact the necessary power of the motor.
• The solar-powered roller shutter : ecological, this shutter does not require any electrical work, its installation is simplified. Price : from 500€. You should know that the Somfy RS 100 Solar io solar roller shutter motor includes a temperature sensor.
• The connected roller shutter : from €700, which includes the purchase of the shutter, its motorization and the purchase of a home automation unit, essential to control it remotely and create personalized automation scenarios (the main advantages of a connected roller shutter). It is undoubtedly the most comfortable part in terms of daily use.

These tariffs are given as an indication according to recent national analyses. Depending on where you live and when you buy, these prices may vary.
 

3. The size and configuration of the shutter to be installed

A large bay window or veranda roof will probably require a custom-made shutter, which can increase your budget.

Prices also differ between a vertical shutter for bay windows and a roof roller shutter, the latter being more complex to install. 

On average, count on:

• From €400 to €1,200 for a vertical roller shutter for a bay window.
• From €800 to €2,500 for a roof shutter depending on the engine chosen.

To get an accurate price, do not hesitate to ask for a personalized quote from our trusted professional installers. It's free !

Calling on our network not only ensures that you receive the best advice on the equipment to choose according to your habits in your conservatory, but also benefits from a guaranteed quality of service, in addition to the quality and warranty of Somfy engines.