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Are you looking for a sun shading solution for your next high-end project? Providing shade is about more than just shelter – it is an opportunity to blend elegance, functionality, and design.
In this article, we compare the range of sun shading options available for luxury homes in New Zealand, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Benefits of sun shading
The right type of sun shading can help protect outdoor spaces and interiors from harsh sunlight, while also providing privacy and adding to the overall design of your home. There are several options available for high-end properties, including:
- Sliding louvre shutters
- Louvre roofs
- Fixed louvres
- Dapple perforated screens
- Shade cloth
- Tinted windows
- Window shrouds
7 types of sun shading
Depending on your project and design objectives, we recommend one or more of the following seven shade solutions for high-end properties in New Zealand.
Sliding louvre shutters
Louvre shutters are durable panels often attached to sliding frames, placed on the outside of windows. They have been used for centuries to control the amount of light and heat entering the room, and are a timeless, elegant solution. They are still used on many modern homes for privacy and as a practical way to keep unfavourable weather out. They also make quite an eye-catching architectural statement.
Key benefits include:
- Regulates light and UV rays
- A sense of security
- Complete privacy when closed
- Made of aluminium or wood.
Louvre roof
Louvre roofs are a modern and versatile sun shading solution providing protection and shade for your outdoor patio. These louvre systems consist of adjustable blades that can be adjusted to control the amount of light and airflow in the space. They are particularly popular for outdoor patios, providing an attractive and functional shading solution that also enhances the overall property design. However, due to the weight and wind loads that louvre roofs get, it is important to ensure it has been engineered to suit the wind properties of your site.
Key benefits include:
- Overall weather protection
- Light control
- UV protection
- Visually striking.
Fixed louvres
While fixed louvre blades are particularly popular in urban areas where space is limited, they can also be used to significantly improve the overall aesthetics of a high-end property. Fixed louvre blades are fixed at a certain point and can often be found on the exterior windows of a home, or in 'outdoor rooms' for extra wow-factor and improved practicality.
Fixed louvre blades can be positioned in a way that blocks unwanted sunlight from the windows and outdoor areas, while also providing privacy from neighbouring properties. Additionally, many architects choose to incorporate fixed louvres in their designs due to the aesthetic appeal they provide.
Key benefits include:
- Highly customisable
- Shade control and UV protection
- Extremely high privacy
- Adds aesthetic interest
- Made from aluminium – highly durable.
Dapple perforated screens
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Perforated screens are gaining popularity for many new builds and modern homes. When placed strategically on the exterior of a home, perforated metal screens will provide both privacy and shading, all while enhancing a home's look.
At Aurae, our dapple range of perforated screens are expertly crafted to provide shade control, privacy, and unique style. Additionally, each screen pattern has been tested in a wind tunnel to ensure optimal performance and minimal wind noise.
Key benefits include:
- High privacy and sun shading
- Large range of standard patterns and textures
- Custom options available
- Ability to laser cut project specific shapes/images.
To browse the complete dapple range, simply download the brochure.
Shade cloth
Usually made of canvas or plastic, shade cloth is suitable for short-term shade control. It is lightweight and can be mounted to the main building, outdoor structures, or support poles. Shade cloth is an effective shade control solution, but often requires more maintenance and may need replacing sooner. If your project is in a windy climate, a permanent and fixed shade solution will be more appropriate.
Key benefits include:
- Shade control
- Available in a variety of colours and shapes
- Easy installation
- Portable
- Cost-effective
- UV resistance.
Tinted windows
If your goal is to filter UV rays, glare, and heat in the interior of your luxury residential project, tinted windows are a wise investment. Tinted windows can block up to 99% of harmful UV rays, providing excellent protection for occupants as well as furnishings. However, we recommend using tinted glazing as a supplementary shade solution, pairing it with another option on this list, such as window shrouds or privacy screens.
Key benefits include:
- Filtered sunlight
- UV resistance
- Increased energy efficiency
- Increased privacy
- Reduced glare
- Temperature control.
Window shrouds
If you are looking for additional privacy, shade control, and a striking architectural feature, look no further than window shrouds. By extending out from the window frame, these shrouds effectively block the sun from certain angles, as well as the view of passersby. Additionally, they add depth to the building’s exterior, creating a feature that also serves a practical purpose.
Key benefits include:
- Increased privacy
- Improves the building’s exterior
- Effective in multi-storey homes
- Low impact.
Shade control in New Zealand
Sun shading solutions are a critical feature of architectural design, providing functionality, aesthetics, and protection from harmful UV rays. Whether you're looking for a purely functional solution or something that doubles as a design feature, you will find a suitable product in our extensive range:
To learn more about our range of architecturally designed louvres, and particularly our opening louvre roofs perfect for high-end properties, just download our brochure today.
