Types of roller shutters
- Box mounted on the window: ordered together with the new window, the simplest option when you replace windows.
- Box built into the facade insulation: invisible from outside, ideal for new builds or full renovations.
- External renovation box: to fit a shutter to an existing window without major work.
Manual, electric or solar
- Manual, with a strap or a crank handle
- Wired electric, with a wall switch or remote control
- Solar, no cable, with a battery charged by a small panel
- Somfy smart home control, to schedule opening and closing
Adding roller shutters to existing windows
If your windows are still in good shape, a renovation box can be fitted outside. A solar motor is often the easiest choice here, as no cable needs to reach the window.
How to choose
- Decide when you order your windows: an integrated box is neater and insulates better than a later addition.
- Choose a solar motor for existing homes where no cable reaches the window.
- Think about large sliding doors: a motorised shutter saves you lifting heavy slats by hand.
How the price is worked out
Box type, size, operation and smart home control matter most. Our guide to window prices explains each factor.
