Exterior heat protection for windows
Exterior sun protection keeps the heat out before it reaches the glass. External venetian blinds also direct daylight into the room via their slats.
The range includes Reflexa external venetian blinds with crank or motor, self-supporting, as a quick-fit system and with the EL71 N V-slat, plus ECOsaver external blinds and the blackout external blind with Z or S slats. There is also the made-to-measure Reflexa roller shutter up to 260 cm wide and the FenMa window awning.
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Blackout external venetian blinds, fitted with 90 mm wide S or Z slats, for darkening with guide rails or cable guidance – order in our shop. As early as 30 years ago it was recognised that external venetian blinds can achieve a high blackout effect thanks to a special curvature of the slats, if they are shaped differently from a C-slat. The oldest blackout external venetian blinds are probably the Z-slats, which have a somewhat industrial, angular look. The S-slats are more harmonious and blend in more softly with the façade. Very high heat and light shielding. Properties of S and Z slats as blackout slats: good darkening in the slat area good prices, made in the EU high wind stability thanks to the special curvature Somfy drives for motorised versions crank operation available angled pelmets available large choice of colours reasonable delivery times good workmanship and quality thanks to fully automated production no shipping abroad (German addresses only) These colours are available. The spacers for the guide rails. All stack heights for all 4 slat types. Height = overall blind height including head rail. Blind height for 90 mm S-slats and 90 mm Z-slats with crank operation 60 cm 135 mm stack 135 mm stack 80 cm 145 mm 145 mm 100 cm 155 mm 160 mm 120 cm 170 mm 170 mm 140 cm 175 mm 180 mm 160 cm 190 mm 190 mm 180 cm 200 mm 205 mm 200 cm 215 mm 215 mm 220 cm 220 mm 225 mm 240 cm 235 mm 235 mm 260 cm 245 mm 250 mm 280 cm 255 mm 260 mm 300 cm 265 mm 270 mm 320 cm 275 mm 280 mm 340 cm 290 mm 295 mm 360 cm 300 mm 305 mm 380 cm 305 mm 315 mm For motorised blinds the stack is 20 mm higher. Example calculation: Cover plate height: e.g. for 90 mm S-slats, external venetian blind height with motor = 220 cm = 220 mm plus 20 mm for the motor plus 20 mm recommended overlap = cover plate height 260 mm.
These economical ECOsaver external venetian blinds are available with 80 mm beaded slats or 80 mm flat slats. As well as C slats, Z slats and S slats are available on request. Buy online from a wide range. Anyone building a house and looking for external venetian blinds keeps wondering how the enormous price differences come about. Besides brand-related pricing, production location has for some time played a central role in the pricing of external venetian blinds. The same situation has existed for years with roller doors and roller shutters and makes it impossible for consumers to understand the huge price differences. To meet demand, we now also offer economical alternatives of this kind: quality from the Czech Republic. How to measure and order The order sizes of external venetian blinds are always finished sizes of the entire construction. For the width, this means outer edge of guide rail (with rail guide) or outer edge of slat (with cable guide). For the height, the order size is top edge of head rail to bottom edge of bottom rail = order height. For recess fitting, measure the recess and deduct 1–2 cm if you want to screw the blind to the window frame using spacers. If you want to fix the rails directly to the side of the reveal, first check carefully that the measurements at the top, middle and bottom are the same. The narrowest recess measurement is then the order width. For fitting in front of the reveal, please add the side overlaps (5–8 cm recommended). For the height, the stack height must be added. Below are the stack heights with motor drive and 80 mm beaded slats: Stack heights with crank operation are 20 mm smaller. Smallest stack heights possible with the 80 mm flat slat and cable guide: up to 100 cm blind height = 145 mm stack height up to 120 cm blind height = 150 mm up to 140 cm blind height = 155 mm up to 160 cm blind height = 160 mm up to 180 cm blind height = 165 mm up to 200 cm blind height = 170 mm up to 220 cm blind height = 175 mm up to 240 cm blind height = 180 mm up to 260 cm blind height = 185 mm up to 280 cm blind height = 190 mm up to 300 cm blind height = 195 mm up to 320 cm blind height = 200 mm up to 340 cm blind height = 205 mm up to 360 cm blind height = 210 mm up to 380 cm blind height = 215 mm up to 400 cm blind height = 220 mm Stack heights with crank operation are 20 mm smaller. Cover panels are made 25 mm higher than the stack height as standard. Summary of ECOsaver external venetian blind specification: - 80 mm beaded slats or flat slats - max. 400 cm wide x 400 cm high - crank as standard operation, motor at extra cost (SOMFY) - head rail in galvanised sheet steel - bottom rail anodised, other colours at no extra charge - anodised guide rails, other colours at no extra charge - many slat colours (see configurator) - rail guide or cable guide - cannot be delivered to Switzerland Slat colour choice: Delivery to German addresses only. To black out a window with blackout slats, choose blackout external venetian blinds.
Order external venetian blinds with 50 mm aluminium slats here – small stack heights, a wide range of uses and many drive options. High-quality Reflexa® external venetian blinds with 50 mm aluminium slats, crank or motor operation, made in Germany and of the latest generation (180 degree tilt). At the bottom of this page (below the colours) you will find detailed technical descriptions and PDFs to print out. Prices for external venetian blinds with 50 mm slats are slightly lower than for the wider, flanged slats. Order in our shop and configure your new external venetian blind. The picture above shows the Reflexa® EMA 50 endless cord blind, which carries out all functions – tilting the slats as well as raising and lowering the blind. During installation the cord is led through the window frame (drill a hole through the frame or wall beforehand) and operated via a deflection pulley (included in the delivery). For endless cord gears and crank drives we always make the gear flush with the head rail. The pictures show the gear protruding. Changing from "flush" to "protruding" is easy during installation. Reflexa® endless cord operation is the best-selling version for 50 mm slats. Endless cord gears are an economical version of the external venetian blind. - 50 mm external venetian blinds are available with endless cord gear, crank drive, motor drive or radio-controlled motor; the manufacturer is always Reflexa. Reflexa® motor operation Crank operation We offer 50 mm slats up to a width of 500 cm (cord pull up to 300 cm width, endless cord gear up to 250 cm, crank and motor up to 500 cm width) and a maximum height of 360 cm. For larger blind sizes, please choose the 60, 80 or 88 mm slats, which are flanged at the sides. For protection against wind and weather, the 50 mm blinds can be made with lateral tensioning using a nylon-coated steel wire. For widths over 200 cm we recommend an additional central guide wire (wind protection). To cover the head rail and the slat stack when the blind is raised, an angle cover plate in a matching RAL colour can be fitted on top. The endless cord gear is durable and maintenance-free. Ladder tapes made of 100% Terylene. Head rail always in natural silver, 57 x 51 mm or 40 x 30 mm depending on the drive type. Bottom rail 51 x 20 mm, coated in a colour of your choice. Please note*: with small widths, the blind may hang slightly askew; this cannot be avoided. Please note: all order sizes are finished sizes of the blind, i.e. outer edge of slat to outer edge of slat = order width, and top edge of blind to bottom edge of bottom rail = order height of the finished blind. Wall fitting, so that the raised slat stack is out of the window's field of view. Side caps are required for the cover plate, see configuration. Order height (outside) = window opening height plus stack height plus 3 cm = order height of the external venetian blind Fitting options: ceiling, wall, recess Please note that only our measuring guide is binding for you. Any different measuring guides from manufacturers are not valid. We have written ours to be as easy as possible for a non-specialist to follow. If you have any questions, please call our telephone hotline. The following slat colours are available. Other slat colours can be supplied on request at no extra charge – just ask. Head rail always in silver. The bottom rail and tensioning brackets of the blind are silver, dark grey or white as standard. All other colours are available at a surcharge, see configurator. We are happy to send you the stack heights and specifications of the individual slat types on request.
Configure Reflexa roller shutters (Heroal system) in our shop and buy them made to measure online. High quality, made in Germany. Roller shutter box shape rectangular with a 28 degree bevel at the front as standard, or a round box at no extra charge. Aluminium curtain available at a 35% surcharge (all HEROAL® system) All guide rails (22 mm deep x 53 mm wide; with integrated insect screen roller 40 mm deep x 53 mm wide) have a rubber piping insert for quiet running of the curtain. Strap operation (or Elero® or Elero 868 ® motor and remote control at a surcharge). Supplied as standard with strap pull (possible up to 4.3 m²), strap guide roller and screw caps. The rails are supplied undrilled or drilled. Fixing screws for the building structure are not included. We cannot give a guarantee for PVC units larger than 3.5 m². Combination roller shutters with a double guide rail are pre-assembled with a continuous pelmet and delivered in one piece. Box and rail colour available in any colour at no extra charge The PVC curtain is a hollow-chamber profile, 37 mm high x 8.5 mm thick. The aluminium curtain is a foam-filled, insulated profile, 37 mm high x 8 mm thick. For the colour range see above. The configurator shows the matching box size automatically under “Your selection”. It depends on height, curtain and drive (Reflexa table 2026). Now also available with a spring-loaded insect screen roller. An additional roller is fitted at the top of the box. The guide rails then have a double track (towards the inside for the insect screen roller, outside for the roller shutter) For the surcharge for an integrated insect screen roller, see configuration. (including double guide rails and accessories) Standard roller shutter or roller shutter with fly screen. All roller shutters are available made to measure with either strap pull or motor drive. The roller shutters have passed a hail impact test. According to Reflexa, its roller shutters are made in Germany. Order in our shop and configure what you need. We also deliver to Austria, Switzerland and other selected EU countries.
The new blackout external venetian blinds from Reflexa®, with the 71 mm V-slat as type EL71 N, can be configured made to measure and ordered online in our shop. Thanks to the special curvature of the slats, near blackout can be achieved. Fitted without spacers. The new S-guide rails are used. Soft closing thanks to rubber seals between the slats. All guide rails can be ordered. Standard or S70 blackout rails. (selectable in the configurator) If you have any questions about your planning, we will be happy to help. Shipping and delivery with our own vehicles, on request also to Austria and Switzerland as well as selected EU countries. The new V-slat type EL71 N with rail guidance and almost complete blackout. Max. width 470 cm x 400 cm height. Harmonious appearance thanks to perfect workmanship. Even, neat stacking of the slats. Stack sizes of the complete external venetian blind when fully raised. Measurement basis is top edge of head rail to bottom edge of bottom rail. up to 100 cm total height = 15.1 cm stack up to 120 cm total height = 16.5 cm stack up to 140 cm total height = 17.9 cm stack up to 160 cm total height = 19.7 cm stack up to 180 cm total height = 21.1 cm stack up to 200 cm total height = 22.5 cm stack up to 220 cm total height = 24.3 cm stack up to 240 cm total height = 25.7 cm stack up to 260 cm total height = 27.1 cm stack up to 280 cm total height = 28.9 cm stack up to 300 cm total height = 30.3 cm stack up to 320 cm total height = 31.7 cm stack up to 340 cm total height = 33.5 cm stack up to 360 cm total height = 34.9 cm stack up to 380 cm total height = 36.3 cm stack up to 400 cm total height = 38.1 cm stack Factory pelmet size = plus 2.5 cm added to the height. Fitting options: ceiling, wall, recess For additional blackout of a window with blackout slats, choose our good-value blackout external venetian blind.
Made-to-measure external venetian blinds with crank operation, all made in Germany. Many slat widths and versions available. Maximum size 500 cm wide by 400 cm high. Simply order in our shop. This high-quality design (original Reflexa® external venetian blinds) allows large widths and heights at the same time and is also largely unaffected by wind and storms. (Slat thickness 0.50 mm = more than twice as thick as a standard 50 mm slat.) All mounting brackets, consoles and any stiffening brackets for the cover panels are included free of charge with every delivery. Our external venetian blinds come as standard with a 180-degree tilting mechanism. A 38-degree working position or light-directing technology is available as an option, both controlled via the crank. Good reasons to choose Reflexa external venetian blinds with crank operation: - high-quality, precise workmanship, smallest possible stack heights for all slat types - wide colour range, well-proven system (all beaded slats with deep punching, no PVC eyelet) - 80 mm flat slats also available with rail guide, so the smallest possible stack heights can be achieved - many slat widths to choose from, C 60 mm and C 80 mm available - 60 and 80 mm flat slats available with cable or rail guide - safe delivery by our own factory lorry within Germany, by freight forwarder throughout the EU plus Switzerland - minimum width with cable guide = 33 cm, minimum width with rail guide = 40 cm - Please note*: with small widths, the slat curtain may run slightly out of true; this cannot be avoided. Our Reflexa external venetian blinds are fully pre-assembled at the factory and are therefore easy to fit yourself. Detailed, professional fitting instructions are also included. Should you still have any questions about fitting or before measuring, our hotline will be happy to help. The external venetian blinds are operated by crank, the most economical version. (Crank outlet 45 degrees.) The hexagonal crank rod (wall feed-through) on the joint plate is 30 cm long and is cut to length during fitting. If you need a longer rod, please ask us separately or enter it in the "Special requests" field. Please note: All order sizes are finished sizes of the blind. Outer edge of guide rail to outer edge of guide rail = order width, and top edge of blind to bottom edge of bottom rail = order height of the finished blind. The guide rails are screwed to the window frame using spacers = fitting in the window reveal. Measuring the order height (external) From the underside of the window opening (also called the reveal or lintel) to the top of the window sill minus 5 millimetres = order height of the external venetian blind Alternative fitting method Measuring the order width (external), when fitted without spacers in the wall opening: - Measure the narrowest dimension from wall to inner wall edge without any deduction = order width of the external venetian blind. Here the guide rails are simply screwed through the guide towards the side wall = fitting in the window reveal. Measuring the order height (external): from the underside of the window opening to the top of the window sill, minus 5 millimetres = order height of the external venetian blind Alternative fitting method. Measuring the order width (external), when fitted with spacers in front of the window opening: - Window opening plus approx. 5 cm overlap on each side = order width of the external venetian blind In this case the blind is fitted on the wall so that the raised slat stack is out of the window's field of view. Side caps for the cover panel are required, see configuration. Measuring the order height (external) - Window opening plus stack height plus 3 cm = order height of the external venetian blind Fitting options: ceiling, wall, recess Crank gear with 45-degree outlet as standard. 90 degrees possible. Picture shows standard guide rail size = 25 x 25 mm We are happy to send you the stack heights and specifications of the individual slat types on request. Please note: The cover panel is 2.5 cm higher than the respective stack height. The following slat colours are available. Bottom rail, guide rails and spacers come as standard in white RAL 9016, cream white RAL 9010, silver RAL 9006, RAL 9007, DB 703 or anthracite RAL 7016 and RAL 7015 at no extra charge. Rails, spacers and bottom rail can be coated in a different RAL colour at no extra charge. The head rail is always natural silver RAL 9006 and is normally concealed by the optional cover panel. Also available in RAL 7015 slate grey and RAL 7037 dust grey. Other colours on request.
Reflexa® external venetian blinds – made-to-measure exterior blinds with motor drive from a quality manufacturer. Order conveniently in the configurator. External venetian blinds for sun protection and darkening. This high-quality design (original Reflexa® external venetian blinds) allows large widths and heights at the same time and is also highly resistant to wind and storms. (Slat thickness 0.50 mm = more than twice as strong as a 50 mm slat.) All fitting brackets, consoles and any stiffening brackets for the cover plates are included free of charge with every delivery. Maximum sizes are 600 cm wide by 500 cm high with the 60 or 80 mm flanged slat. Our external venetian blinds come as standard with a 180-degree tilting mechanism. (EL 71 blackout slats: 90-degree tilt only.) A 38-degree working position or daylight-redirecting technology is available as an option. Good reasons to choose Reflexa® external venetian blinds: - high-quality, precise workmanship, lowest possible stack heights for all slat types - wide colour range and a well-proven system (all flanged slats with deep embossing, no PVC eyelet) - 80 mm flat slats also available with guide rails, so the lowest possible stack heights can be achieved - a choice of slat widths, C 60 mm, C 80 mm - 60 mm and 80 mm flat slats available with cable or rail guidance - safe delivery by our own factory lorry within Germany, by freight carrier throughout the EU and to Switzerland - minimum width with rail guidance for 60 and 80 mm flanged slats = 51 cm - minimum width for 80 mm flat slats: rail guidance = 51 cm, cable guidance = 44 cm - Please note*: with narrow widths, the blind may hang slightly askew; this cannot be avoided. - Looking for blackout external venetian blinds? See the new EL 71 N blackout slats here (please click) Our Reflexa® external venetian blinds are fully pre-assembled at the factory and are therefore easy to fit yourself. Detailed, professional fitting instructions are also enclosed. The stack heights of the Reflexa® brand are extremely low, which is a considerable advantage, particularly when fitting to conservatories. If you have any questions about fitting or before measuring, our hotline will be happy to help. The blind is driven by an integrated 220 / 230 V venetian blind motor (pre-fitted in the head rail). The motor cable is approx. 100 cm long and ends in an attached Hirschmann connector. The matching Hirschmann socket is supplied and is connected to your mains cable. Fitting is very simple. Please note: All order sizes are finished sizes of the blind, i.e. outer edge of guide rail to outer edge of guide rail = order width, and top edge of blind to bottom edge of bottom rail = order height of the finished blind. Fitting options: ceiling, wall, recess. An overview of all guide rails is shown here. Spacer with guide rail, see image (standard guide rail size = 25 x 25 mm) At a glance: stack heights of the best-selling external venetian blind with 80 mm flanged slats, motor drive and rail guidance (type EL80N): We are happy to send you the stack heights and specifications of the individual slat types on request. Please note: As standard, the cover plate is 2.5 cm higher than the respective stack size. (On request we can supply cover plates with an overlap of only 1.5 cm.) The following slat colours are available. Bottom rail, guide rails and spacers come as standard in white RAL 9016, cream white RAL 9010, silver RAL 9006, RAL 9007, DB 703 or anthracite RAL 7016 and RAL 7015 at no extra cost. Rails, spacers and bottom rail can be powder-coated in any other RAL colour of your choice at no extra cost. The head rail is always natural silver RAL 9006 and is normally concealed by the cover plate, which can be ordered separately. The cover plate is made of 2 mm aluminium. Now also available: RAL 7015 slate grey and RAL 7037 dusty grey. Other colours on request. Summary: Our online shop offers a wide range of external venetian blinds for sun and heat protection. Whether self-supporting external venetian blinds or the new, patented SMS external venetian blind system from Reflexa, all systems can be ordered online in the configurator. We also deliver to Switzerland and Austria. You can choose between crank drive and motor drive, with io motors for smartphone control as an option. External venetian blinds are also ideal for retrofitting in almost any building situation. Their good heat-reflecting properties have long been known, which is why these shading systems are becoming increasingly popular for offices and homes. You can request the complete price list in the shop. We are happy to advise you.
The Reflexa® FenMA window awning with cable guide or guide rails is an unobtrusive, functional sun protection solution for vertical façades and medium-sized windows. Configure it online here in our shop and buy. It not only provides effective privacy and sun protection but also adds attractive splashes of colour to the façade. When the cover is retracted, the entire window area is clear, so even in poor, dull weather you can make full use of the daylight. Depending on the fabric chosen, the extended vertical awning still gives you a good view outside. Indoors, it creates pleasant lighting effects and a comfortable atmosphere. Available with a square or round cassette. Vertical sun protection for many applications. The key technical features of the FenMA S90 E + R and F90 E + R window awning: - very compact dimensions - slim cassette size 110 mm deep and only 90 mm high - available with cable guide or rail guide - with round cassette type R crank operation only, type E = square cassette also available with motor - cassette, brackets and rails can be ordered in any RAL colour at no extra cost - crank and motor drive are the same price - crank operation from inside or outside possible A wide choice of types and 2 different box shapes: semicircular type R or square type E. Side guide with cable or rail possible. Rail dimensions 35 mm wide x 50 mm deep. Please allow for the crank projection with crank operation. Configure your made-to-measure vertical window awnings with cable guide or rail guide in our shop. All prices include VAT. Delivery to Switzerland and Austria, as well as selected EU countries, is possible.
With the SMS Plus quick-fit system for external venetian blinds, the guide rail is screwed directly to the façade or window frame with a special mounting clip, without spacers. Buy from us. A U-shaped corner cover closed at the sides is also included. It could not be simpler. Max. 400 cm wide x 360 cm high. Reflexa® quick-fit system for external venetian blinds with 80 and 60 mm beaded slats, 80 mm flat slats with extremely low stack heights or with the new 71 mm blackout slat. Here is the patented plug-in system. The system can be made up to 400 cm wide and 360 cm high. This very easy-to-fit system is pre-assembled at the factory and is particularly recommended for inexperienced end customers too. Please note: the cable holes in the pelmets are deliberately not made at the factory, so that the conditions on site can be taken into account during fitting. Pelmet heights of the finished external venetian blind (top edge of pelmet to bottom edge of bottom rail): Slat types: - EL60 N = 60 mm wide beaded slats - EL80 N = 80 mm wide beaded slats - EL80 NF = 80 mm wide flat slats - EL71 N = 71 mm wide dimout slats All slat types at a glance.
These self-supporting external venetian blinds are needed when fixing the blind pelmet to the façade is not wanted or not possible. You can put together these self-supporting external venetian blinds in our shop configurator and order them. The entire construction is then held completely by the side spacers and is self-supporting. This means the pelmet and head section do not need to be screwed to the façade. Key points at a glance: - motor drive as standard / radio / io radio available for a surcharge - always supplied with a square U-shaped pelmet at no extra cost - reinforced spacers towards the wall / window frame - type EL80N = 80 mm flanged slats, type EL80NF = 80 mm flat slats - type EL71N = 93 mm (surcharge) blackout slats (note the different stack heights) - side guidance always with keder-guided rails, round or square - coupled units with double guide rails available - good heat protection, glare protection or blackout 2 different versions of the sheet metal pelmets, see the drawings below: 2 mm aluminium sheet folded into a square U shape. With the "fitting between the guide rails" option, individual pelmets with two pelmet end plates are fixed to the guide rails using retaining profiles. Visually, the guide rails run through here. With the "pelmet fitted on the guide rails" option, the pelmets are fixed to the guide rails at the ends with pelmet end plates. Visually, the pelmets run through here. The rail types at a glance: All pelmet heights for square U-channel pelmets at a glance. For round U-channel pelmets, add 1.5 cm to this list. All slat types at a glance.
External blind, roller shutter or window awning?
- External venetian blinds stop the sun in front of the glass and direct daylight into the room via the slats. You can choose an external blind with motor or with crank, the quick-fit system, self-supporting blinds and the ECOsaver blind. All designs are explained on the external venetian blinds page.
- For strong darkening there is the EL71 N blackout blind with V-slat or the blackout blind with 90 mm Z or S slats.
- Roller shutter: the Reflexa made-to-measure roller shutter up to 260 cm wide, with strap or motor, optionally with an integrated insect screen.
- Window awning: the FenMa in a slim cassette above the window, with cable or rail guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Why outside instead of inside?
External sun protection holds back the heat before it reaches the glass – that is why it works better against heat than a roller or pleated blind inside.
External blind or roller shutter?
The external blind directs daylight into the room via the slats, the roller shutter closes the window with its curtain. For darkening with an external blind there are dedicated blackout slats.