Front-mountedroller shutters

Most shutters sold in the US are purely decorative — fixed panels installed beside the window with no operational function. European technical shutters are structurally different: they open, close, and adjust to actively control light, solar heat gain, and privacy. Optimedia's Shutters Ventimiglia (30mm ultra-slim profile) and Shutters Genovese (40mm classic profile) mount on operating hinges and can be fixed or manually adjustable — providing genuine solar protection, a measurable reduction in summer cooling loads, and a layer of additional security when closed.

A Raffstore is an exterior motorized venetian blind with wide horizontal slats (80mm) that rotate to any angle between fully open and fully closed. Unlike a roller shutter — which offers a binary choice between open and occluded — the Raffstore provides real-time solar factor control: the slats can block direct sun while maintaining outward visibility and allowing diffused natural light into the space. For home offices, living areas, and facades with strong afternoon sun exposure, the Raffstore delivers a more nuanced solar management solution than a standard roller shutter. Both products are available motorized with Somfy integration. From a design point of view, Raffstore systems offer a more contemporary look to the facade of the building they help envelop. This allows for broader implementation scopes without sacrificing on design intent.

Yes. Optimedia's standard and insulated roller shutters — with box depths from 167mm to 230mm — are motorizable with an integrated Somfy system, compatible with smartphone control apps, home automation hubs, and automated scenes (scheduled closing, solar sensor response, integration with HVAC systems). Insulated roller shutters add a second functional layer: polyurethane foam-filled slats provide genuine thermal and acoustic insulation at night — beyond solar shading, they reduce heat loss through the window opening during winter nights.

For large lift-and-slide openings — such as those created by the OptiPro Lift & Slide or OptiFusion Lift & Slide — the pleated (accordion) insect screen is the most practical choice: it folds compactly to both sides of the opening without obstructing the passage or interfering with a flush-threshold sill. It accommodates openings up to 4m wide without complex mechanics. For standard single or double french doors, a horizontal sliding insect screen on tracks provides smooth, unobtrusive operation. For conventional windows, a roller insect screen with a 22mm top box is the most space-efficient solution.

Yes. Optimedia supplies windows (PVC and aluminium), roller shutters, shutters, sun louvres, and insect screens from a single manufacturer, with a unified production lead time of 3–4 weeks from confirmed order. Coordinating all elements from one source eliminates multi-supplier logistics, ensures RAL color consistency between frames and shutters, and simplifies the installation schedule. For US projects, add approximately 4-6 weeks for transoceanic shipping. Contact your regional Optimedia authorized partner for a combined quote.