SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

WE ALL HAVE A

RESPONSIBILITY Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment, and learn again to exercise his will - his personal responsibility. - Albert Einstein

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

Where there are windows, buildings are

of sun in winter but maximise shade and sun

increasingly being faced with solar control

protection in summer. This helps maintain a

challenges such as heat control, light control

comfortable indoor temperature and reduce usage

and fading damage from the sun. These factors

of costly heating or cooling systems therefore

contribute not only to the overall comfort of

generating substantial energy savings. At New

occupants but also to the costs associated with

Zealand Window Shades Ltd we recognise our

heating, cooling, furniture and floor coverings.

responsibility to provide good quality, sustainable

Substantial energy savings can be made by choosing the right fabric or placing your blind on the outside of the building. Certain fabrics can achieve significant reductions in the demand for air conditioning, reducing electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. They can also contribute to daylight glare control which is

internal & external solar control solutions for businesses and consumers alike. Levels of heat, UV and light are significant influencers of HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning), power costs, and the additional impact on us humans affects our personal health and well-being and our working environment.

a criteria of the Green Star Rating Scheme.

New Zealand Window Shades Ltd markets

Stopping the sun at the point of entry before the

a comprehensive range of sustainable,

sun hits the glass window- can result in up to

environmentally friendly solar control options. We

85% reduction in direct solar heat entering the

are pleased to outline the features and benefits of

building. This will considerably reduce the running

a selected range of blinds and shades developed

costs for air conditioning. Automation of internal

both in New Zealand and around the globe. Many

and external blinds allows you to take advantage

of these are exclusive to our company.

PRODUCT NAVIGATION SILVERSCREEN® FABRICS. ............................................ 05 GREENSCREEN® BALANCE FABRICS. .................. 07 VEROSOL® METALLISED FABRICS......................... 09 DUETTE® SHADES................................................................. 11 HORISO™ EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS........... 13 RACK ARM LOUVRE SYSTEM...................................... 15 25mm SLIMLINE® & 50mm ALUMINIUM VENETIAN BLINDS................................. 17 ECOBALANCE FABRICS................................................... 19 GREENSCREEN® VELA & VELA MET. ..................... 21 ENVIROSCREEN® 802 . ........................................................ 23 POLYRESIN SHUTTERS..................................................... 25

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS”

SILVERSCREEN

®

SilverScreen® is a screen fabric with intrinsic good view through

glare control. Thermal comfort is mainly based on a good balance

properties. On this fabric a very thin aluminium layer is put on by

of temperature, radiation, humidity and fresh air. Good shading is

vacuum metallising.

reduced radiation heat, keeping temperature under control and

SilverScreen® combines excellent visual comfort, thermal comfort and

no temperature drops near windows. Aluminium is highly reflective

view through. SilverScreen® is an excellent solution for glare control.

for solar radiation. SilverScreen® reflects about 75% of the solar

It reduces light transmission and luminance contrasts in a room. It

radiation. SilverScreen® reduces light transmission and heat gain,

also prevents disability glare and diminishes discomfort glare. Colour

independent of the colour. SilverScreen® has improved glare control,

rendering is also excellent. Visual comfort means no disability glare,

good view through, solar energy performance, energy savings and

no discomfort glare, or as less as possible and limited luminance

thermal comfort. SilverScreen® provides good view through whilst

contrasts.

offering good glare control.

View through means maintaining a good contact to the outside

In practice this means improved visual comfort and thermal comfort

world with less possible obstructions and can cause conflicts with

resulting in increased productivity and substantial energy savings.

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“AN INTELLIGENT SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR WINDOWS”

GREENSCREEN BALANCE, BALANCE M ®

GreenScreen® line of solar shading fabrics are the high performance,

them from landfills. Dimensional stability minimises stretching and

PVC-free alternative to traditional shading fabrics, designed for solar

fabric wear apparent in conventional PVC Coated, polyester-yarn

control blind applications. GreenScreen fabrics are produced from

fabrics. GreenScreen’s optional metallised finish increases solar

a specially designed pre-stretched polyester core yarn, and finished

reflection by an average of 5% and reduces visible light transmission

with a polyurethane coating. The colour or dye is applied directly to

(glare) by 3%. Metallisation also reduces solar gain versus an

the core yarn and is protected by the coating. GreenScreen® fabrics

unshaded window by up to 70% and greatly lightens HVAC load.

are the first PVC-free (completely recyclable) solar control product.

Greenscreen® fabric is environmentally safe to produce and only a

It is the only line of PVC-free contract fabric to offer a high level of

quarter of the amount of water is used compared to growing cotton.

sustainability while maintaining FR characteristics.

GreenScreen® fabrics are designed for both internal and external

Elimination of PVC content in production of GreenScreen® fabrics

solar control applications. Fabrics are suitable for a wide range of

means shades contain no VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) and

installation, including museums and galleries, airports, educational

does not “give off-gas” during the life of the product. It also makes

institutions, health-care facilities, libraries, open-plan offices, sports

it easier and quicker to recycle GreenScreen® fabrics and divert

arenas, theatres, retail spaces, and of course your home.

®

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“HEAT CONTROL THROUGH SOLAR REFLECTIVITY”

VEROSOL METALLISED FABRICS Verosol® products are manufactured with an environmentally

repels dust and minimises cleaning. As the external side of the blind is

responsible outlook. The application of the metallised back at

metallised, the appearance of the blind from outside is uniform.

Verosol®’s Dutch vacuum-bonding facility is at the forefront of legislation

The day/night pleated blind provides two drops of metallised fabric,

concerning sustainable development and manufacturing.

one transparent and one non transparent. Internally patented, the

Verosol®- Metallised Fabrics provide the ideal solution for heat control,

Verosol® day/night concept allows maximum control of heat gain and

light control and damage from the sun. Verosol® has developed a

loss from the building which eliminates glare and provides daytime and

unique method of applying aluminium to one side of the fabric. This

night time privacy while maintaining perfect views to the outside world.

layer is microscopically thin and allows a high level of solar reflectivity

Verosol®’s pleated blinds, in particular, can be made to accommodate

so that solar radiation is diverted outside, regardless of colour. It also

arch top windows, triangular windows, skylights, double hung windows

has low solar absorption regardless of colour so it lasts longer and

(the blind can be lowered from the top) and trapezoid windows.

solar transmittance is low as a function of the higher reflectivity so it

Metallised pleated blinds can be automated to achieve improved

is better control for glare. Verosol® Metallised fabric is anti static so it

performance and convenience.

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“SUPERIOR INSULATING PERFORMANCE”

DUETTE SHADES The distinctive honeycomb cells of the Duette® fabrics trap air

and comfort of the building occupants.

creating air pockets that act as an insulator making Duette® Shades

The superior insulating performance of Duette® Shades can

highly energy efficient. A white heat reflective fabric is used on

significantly improve temperature comfort for building occupants

window side of the cell structure to reflect solar heat and aid in the

all year.

insulation process. Duette® Shades keep rooms warmer in the winter

The flexibility of opening and operating options gives people complete

and cooler in the summer.

control over the degree of light, heat entry and level of privacy in their

The double-walled honeycomb structure makes the fabric extremely

workspace, leading to greater levels of satisfaction and comfort.

strong, durable and flexible. Duette® Shades can be made in an

New Zealand Window Shades operates under an Environmental

almost infinite variety of shapes, including arches, triangular, sloping

Management System that actively works towards waste and emission

top and bottom and can operate in almost every direction.

reduction including maximising the use of recycling.

The unique honeycomb cells of Duette® fabric traps air in the cells

Duette® Shades are now available in 10mm, 20mm & 20mm

creating air pockets that act as an insulator.

Architella variations and can all be automated.

Automated Duette® Shades can be connected to building management systems for optimal control of air conditioning loads

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“CONTROL THE HEAT LOAD”

HORISO EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS TM

Horiso external venetian blinds reduce glare and increase thermal

Automated external venetian blinds can be controlled by wall switch,

gain while also enhancing natural light and maximising energy

radio remote or automated control system.

savings. Versatile and functional, Horiso external venetian blinds

Managing light and energy of a building can be achieved with the

enable complete light and solar control. Resilient blades and

SAI (Sun Angle Incidence) software and Matrix Controllers. Direct

hardware engineered for harsh weather conditions. Horiso has been

sunlight is prevented from entering a building using automatic

tested in wind up to 77kph.

commands to the controllers, which adjust the height of the shades

100mm aluminium flexible blades can be supplied as standard or

according to the sun’s angle of incidence. The intelligent control

perforated and can span up to 5800mm. They are available in white,

features include: BMS (Building Management System) integration

silver, dark silver and bronze.

with shade status feedback using RS232/ RS485 communication,

Daylight-enhancing blinds allow an upper portion of the blind to

busline for individual shade motors and software reconfiguration.

be positioned independently from the lower portion. This permits

With the shades automatically adjusted by the SAI software and

daylight through an open top section, and controls glare very

controllers, users enjoy immediate benefits of reduced glare,

effectively by keeping a lower section closed.

improves personal comfort and cooling cost reduction of up to 69%.

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“PRECISE LIGHT CONTROL”

Horiso Rack Arm System TM

The Horiso Rack Arm System (or skylight louvres), enables

• Can withstand strong winds and moderate snow & ice loads

effective solar control on unusual glazed surfaces including

• Highly effective for solar control

horizontal and inclined shaped glazing.

• Reflects light and heat before it reaches the building structure

• Flexible in application and can be used both internally and

• Reduces glare and thermal gain while improving natural light

externally at any orientation or glazing shape. • Available with a variety of sizes & shapes including flexible, rolled-edged and extruded aluminium slats. • Interlocking louvres are available with brushes and perimeter baffles, providing near blackout. • The system provides precise light control, allowing 110 degrees of rotational control from closed to fully open. This level of light control is perfect for Museums and galleries which often require specific light conditions.

distribution • Maximises energy savings • Resilient blades and hardware are engineered for protection from harsh weather conditions • Blinds are also suitable for large door and window openings up to a surface area of 20m2

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“EFFECTIVE LIGHT, HEAT AND UV CONTROL”

25mm Slimline & 50mm Aluminium Venetian Blinds The Aluminium Venetian Blind is still one of the most efficient

longer life and reduced HVAC cost. They have optimal control of

controllers of light, heat and UV while ensuring controllable

heat, light & UV and virtually zero volatile organic compounds.

view-through and privacy. Venetians are also available with full

Thermastop® Aluminium Venetian Blinds are the latest technology

automation for individual control or can be integrated with building

for effectively reducing heat omissions by over 30% and increasing

management systems.

the level of thermal resistance. Thermally efficient Thermastop®

Our Slimline® Venetian Blinds are manufactured from 95% recycled

slats provide even greater insulation. This unique product has an

aluminium and can be recycled repeatedly. The product life cycle

additional reflective coating on the external surface of each slat to

is almost infinite if care and cleaning instructions are followed. Our

eject the sun’s heat and UV rays.

venetian blinds are less expensive than fabric sunscreens with a

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY & PVC FREE”

ECOBALANCE™ The newly released EcoBalance™ Sunscreen Blind Fabric is nothing

Compounds rating. Furthermore, certain colours have rated below

short of revolutionary. After three years of intense development and

10% for visual light transmission.

testing, this market leading product is both environmentally friendly

New Zealand Window Shades is dedicated towards introducing new

and PVC free.

products and options that meet Green Building Regulations and

EcoBalance™ is constructed from 100% polyester, available in a

that will comply with any legislation involved in creating an improved

very versatile 2800mm width and demonstrates outstanding fire

environment for current and future generations.

retardant qualities. EcoBalance™ is non- coated which means it

EcoBalanceTM is exclusive to New Zealand Window Shades. We

has been manufactured using a special yarn that does not require

are the market leader in the field of Interior and Exterior Window

the usual chemicals for stiffening to make it suitable for Blinds.

Furnishings.

The manufacturing process has delivered a Low Volatile Organic

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“THE ULTIMATE ECO FRIENDLY FABRIC”

Greenscreen™ Vela & Vela Met Greenscreen™ Vela & Vela Met are the ultimate Eco Friendly Fabric.

Vela: With its very fine textile look, a wide width and a low openness

They are both made of eco-friendly material which makes them

factor, Vela is the ideal eco-friendly fabric to combat the harsh effect

easier to recycle.

of the New Zealand climate.

The ecosystem of our planet is a complex and sensitive system. The choices we make in the products we use for constructing buildings,

Vela Met: While maintaining the view and controlling the

homes and workplaces affect that fragile balance. To reduce

temperature in a building, Vela Met is the ultimate eco-friendly fabric

possible harmful by-products Vela & Vela Met eliminate the use of

to specify when glare control is the main priority.

less eco-friendly chemicals during construction, making them safe for both indoor and outdoor environments.

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“VISIBILITY OUT AND COMFORT WITHIN”

ENVIROSCREEN 802 Enviroscreen 802 Formaldehyde and PVC free, enviroscreen 802

darker colours. Due to the high reflection of the aluminium of

is 100% Trevira CS woven to 2400mm width. This fabric provides

65-67% Enviroscreen 802 will when used under proper conditions,

vision out whilst maintaining comfort for the occupants of the

contribute significantly to improving g-value for window frames and

building/ home irrespective of colour.

energy savings.

Enviroscreen 802 has a highly reflective metallised side and is

This robust screen like fabric has a textile touch and appearance,

especially suitable for roller blinds. The fabric has an Openness

combined with anti static properties for dust repellant performance

Factor of 2% but still provides good view through, especially in

and fire retardant safety.

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR CONTROL SOLUTIONS

“the modern alternative to traditional wooden shutters”

Polyresin Shutters Modern colour range of Pearl, Vanilla and White to suit most homes

permanent finish resistant to dents and scratches. Should a scratch

internal & external colour schemes. The elliptical shaped louvre

occur, it can be removed without harming the finish.

is available in 3 sizes; 64mm, 89mm and 114mm (White, Pearl).

Louvres can be rotated 180 degrees to open or fully close in both

With a variety of frame styles, hinging and tracking systems being

directions, unlike other shutters which are one directional only. The

available to suit most applications.

louvers overlap a lip in the frame to limit light gaps, blocking up to

The Polyresin compound used to make the Rufflette Polyresin

85% of the light.

Shutter is colour fast with UV stabilizers designed for strength and

More than 95% of the Polyresin production waste can be granulated

durability, yet retains a special warmth and feel. The shutter will

and recycled. Due to the longevity of the product’s performance it

not wrap, shrink, chip, peel or fade and will never need painting

will last longer than other alternative products, requiring less energy

making it suitable for inside and outside your home. The colour is a

resources for replacements.

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