Zefyr Horizontal Solar Shading (Brise Soleil)

Zefyr's Horizontal Solar Shading systems are normally fitted above Windows with either horizontal or sloping supports. The blades can be supplied in continuous or modular formats to meet the architectural requirements. Our blades are lightweight and set to minimise dynamic loading such as wind and snow. Braces can also be fitted as an option to further reduce loading.

Applications
The solar Shades have multiple purpose that benefit buildings. Comfort and productivity in the work place as they reduce solar glare yet still letting in natural light which reduces the contrast ratios. Environmental and cost as they prevent direct sun glare reducing over-Heating to make a building more energy efficient. Also for their aesthetic as solar shading are an aesthetically pleasing addition to a building, often used solely for this property and to help differentiating from one building to another.

Aesthetics
The solar shades have a variety of options to change the visual impact of a building. They can be used in two different formats - continuous or modular. The Continuous design gives a never ending effect whilst the Modular design is for blocks of louvres. Blades can be a range of shapes; louvre blades, aerofoil blades, semi-elliptical blades or bespoke. We have a range of Brackets to cater for Masonry / Metalwork or Curtain Walling. A verity of versatile types of materials are available - metal, Timber or other, and we offer a wide range of colours and finishes that can be applied to help maintain high quality aesthetics.