We shouldn’t beat around the bush: summers are getting hotter and hotter. That’s why keeping your house cool is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Did you know that it’s easier to keep the heat out than to cool your house down afterwards? Screens and awnings can offer a durable solution.
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20 JUL 2025
What to choose: screens or an awning?
Which is better: screens or awnings?
It's not that one is better than the other. Both are very efficient, each with their own specific benefits and features. Both repel the sun well, although each does so in a different way. The biggest difference? Screens are used to keep your house cool, while an awning primarily provides a shaded area on your terrace.
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Keep your house cool with screens
What is a screen?
A screen is a type of window treatment that is installed on the outside of your window. On both sides of the window, guides are installed, along which the screen slides down. The construction is actually similar to that of a roller shutter, except that a screen consists of a reflective cloth instead of louvers.
What are the advantages of screens?
Screens are mounted on the outside of your window, blocking the heat before it reaches the glass. In that way, the glass and subsequently your house don’t heat up.
Screens consist of a reflective fabric of which you can determine the transparency. This way, you can block the sun, while keeping the view. Completely obscure screens are also a possibility, e.g., in the bedroom.
Screens have an elegant and sleek finish with many personalization options. You can choose the RAL color and the fabric of your screens.
Want to know more about screens? Then you should definitely read our blog post ‘How do I choose the best screen for my house?’.
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Create schade on your terrace with an awning
What is an awning?
An awning is mounted on the façade of your house. The fabric can be rolled up horizontally in the cabinet by using two or more folding arms. When opened, you create a maximum amount of shade on your terrace. When closed, you enjoy a maximum incidence of light in the house.
What are the advantages of an awning?
With an awning, you can quickly and easily create shade on your terrace. It also keeps the sun out of your house. That’s killing two birds with one stone!
An awning takes up no space on your terrace. You can open and close the screen whenever you want with a press of the button.
You can fully customize the awning to your wishes by choosing the RAL color and the fabric. With additional options, such as atmospheric LED lighting and patio heating, you can stay outside until late at night.
Want to know more about awnings? Then you should definitely read our blog post ‘Why choose an awning: all the advantages at a glance’.
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