Openings & envelope
Shutters & Sun Control
In Sahel the sun is the main structural load on a room. Shutters are how you control it — heat, glare, privacy and security in one moving part. We make aluminium, PVC and timber systems, motorise them properly, and detail the box so it does not become the ugliest thing on the façade.
Scope of works
What we actually do.
Everything below happens inside our business — no subcontracted links in the chain.
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Roller shutters
Extruded or roll-formed aluminium with polyurethane-filled slats, built-in or surface-mounted boxes, manual crank, belt or motorised operation.
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Plantation & louvred shutters
Fixed and adjustable louvre panels in aluminium or engineered timber, hinged, bi-folding or sliding on a track.
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Sliding louvre screens
Full-height louvred panels sliding across glazing — the detail that makes a coastal façade look considered rather than covered.
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Motorisation & smart control
Somfy-class tubular motors, wall switches, remotes, sun and wind sensors, and integration with the home automation we install.
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Security shutters
Reinforced slats and locking end-rails for ground-floor and chalet units that stand empty out of season.
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Awnings & pergola shading
Retractable awnings, bioclimatic louvred roofs and tensioned shade sails for terraces and pool decks.
Specification
The numbers, before you ask.
| Slat systems | 39 / 45 / 55 mm PU-filled aluminium; 8.5 mm mini for retrofit |
|---|---|
| Coating | Powder-coated or wood-effect sublimation, marine-grade pretreatment |
| Motors | Tubular 230 V with manual override; sun and wind sensors optional |
| Louvre panels | Fixed 45° or adjustable, 63–89 mm blades |
| Coastal spec | Seaside-class powder coat, stainless fixings, sealed end caps |
| Lead time | 3–6 weeks from survey |
Selection
Systems we install
Built-in roller shutterNew build
Box concealed in the lintel so nothing is visible from inside or out. Has to be planned before plaster — talk to us early.
Surface-mounted retrofitExisting homes
Installed on a finished façade with a compact box. The practical option for an apartment or a completed villa.
Adjustable plantation shuttersInterior
Interior louvre panels for privacy and light control without curtains. Ideal for bathrooms and street-facing bedrooms.
Sliding louvred screensCoastal
The Sahel signature: full-height panels that slide clear of the glass and turn a terrace into a room.
Bioclimatic louvred roofTerrace
Motorised aluminium blades over a terrace — closed in rain, angled against the afternoon sun.
Gallery
Shutters & Sun Control in place.
Every photograph on this page was taken on one of our sites during the work. Nothing here is a stock image or a render.
Where it goes
- Sea-facing terraces & chalets
- Bedroom blackout
- Ground-floor security
- Street-facing façades
- Pool decks & pergolas
- Villa windows & sliding doors
Questions we get asked
Shutters & Sun Control — questions we get asked
Which shutters survive the North Coast salt air?
Are motorised shutters worth it?
Can shutters be fitted to a finished villa?
Do shutters actually reduce cooling costs?
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