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Exterior solar-screen installation — Sunshade specialist
Identify the glazed area to be shaded, its orientation and exposure, and whether privacy or glare is the main concern. Provide façade photographs and any existing controls so the installer can assess the complete screen arrangement and its relationship with opening windows or doors.
Service scope
Assessment and fitting of externally mounted fabric-screen systems for solar shading and privacy, with appropriate guides, housing and operation. Exterior screens are distinct from insect screens and rigid shutters; their wind and exposure limits must be taken from the specified product rather than assumed.
What is normally included
- Screen-system selection
- Exterior guide and fixing assessment
- Controls and user handover
What is not included
- Guaranteed insect exclusion unless specified
- Use outside the product's declared operating conditions
Typical tasks
- Survey the façade opening
- Confirm the required screen function
- Plan guides and housing
- Coordinate manual or motorised controls
- Explain operation and exposure limits
What to include in your brief
- Opening dimensions
- Façade material
- Exposure and access details
- Privacy and glare priorities
- Existing power or automation
Choosing the right professional
Ask for the exact screen system, fabric and operating limits in the quotation. Check how the screen interacts with doors, window openings and other façade elements, and avoid assuming that every exterior fabric product provides the same wind or insect performance.
Important considerations
- Exposure beyond product limits can damage the assembly
- Inappropriate fixings can affect the façade and screen operation
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