Solar shading · Special shapes · SCHANZ
Rectangular windows are straightforward. For everything else, there is SCHANZ.
Triangular, trapezoidal, gable-shaped, arched or following a continuous roof slope: Studio Star shades window shapes that push conventional roller shutters to their design limits.
Why specialist technology?
Standard roller shutters need parallel guides.
With sloping and asymmetrical windows, slat lengths and guide paths vary. The shutter curtain therefore needs a mechanism that actively guides it along the window’s geometry.
SCHANZ Studio Star operates from bottom to top for many shapes. The shape, angle, shutter box position and drive are specified for each project.
Triangle
Trapezium
Gable windows
Arched top
Roof slope
Retrofitting
View shapes
Not all special shapes are the same.
The geometry determines the direction of travel, shutter box position, guides and feasibility.
Triangle
Pointed shapes
Typical of gables and modern roof shapes.
Gable
Large glazed areas
Standard and angled roller shutters can be combined to create a visually cohesive façade solution.
Arch
Round & segmental arches
Curved window shapes also require individually adapted guide and shutter curtain solutions.
Roof
Slopes & dormers
Exposed roof glazing requires effective external protection from the sun and glare.
Studio Star
The roller shutter moves as the geometry requires.
For many non-standard shapes, the box is positioned at the bottom and the shutter curtain moves upwards. A counter-tension mechanism keeps the curtain moving in a controlled manner within the guides.
custom-made to suit the window shape
for acute-angled, obtuse-angled, sloping and round shapes
motorised operation; further operating options depending on the version
retrofitting possible where installation conditions are suitable
Studio Star SO
When even the box follows the roofline.
For windows that slope across their full width, SCHANZ offers the special Studio Star SO design. The box runs parallel to the roofline rather than horizontally. According to the manufacturer, this design is intended for inclinations from 10° to 45°.
for windows with a fully sloping top edge
box positioned parallel to the roof slope
box and guide rail colours can be matched to the façade
Solid profile or Select
Darken the room or retain daylight?
The solid profile is designed for greater room darkening. The perforated Select profile allows diffused light into the room when the shutter is closed. Each option may be suitable for different uses.
01
Solid profile
For rooms where closing the shutters and darkening the room are the main priorities.
02
Select Profil
For living and working spaces where heat protection needs to be combined with daylight.
PLANIGRAPH × SCHANZ
Special shapes require a site survey and technical assessment.
We assess the window shape, angles, installation space, box position, controls and façade connections. Only then do we determine which solution is suitable for the specific building.
Service & existing installations
Existing bespoke systems are assessed separately.
Roller shutter repairs
Mechanisms, shutter curtains, guides and drives in existing systems.
Controls & automation
Check the motor, radio control and operation.
Retrofit sun shading
Check feasibility for existing installations.
Special shape
A photo or plan is enough for an initial assessment.
Send us details of the window shape, dimensions (if available) and a photo of the installation location. We will assess whether SCHANZ Studio Star or another solar shading solution is more suitable.