Sun Shading Offers More Control
At Valmont® Structures, our passive climate control systems are anything but passive. Unlike other methods available to manage glare or heat, sun shading systems offer something more—control. Control over solar gain—less in the summer, more in the winter. Control over light—more in the morning, less in the afternoon. Control over the aesthetics, and the impression made by your structure.
Reduced Energy Costs
Sun shading facades have been shown to reduce energy costs anywhere from 5% to 25% depending on a number of factors including building size, climate and materials used.
Visual Comfort / Lighting Control
By reducing glare in some parts of a building and allowing light to enter others, sun shading facades provide the ultimate visual comfort by controlling glare, light contrast ratios, as well as occupant comfort from heat gain.
Architectural Differentiation
A variety of materials, textures and imagery offer you the ultimate control over passive solar heating and cooling design. By choosing a sun shade façade from Valmont Structures, you get aesthetic options that allow your building to stand out, complement surrounding structures or blend in seamlessly.
Directional Control
Depending on the orientation of your structure, the sun will have a different impact on each elevation of your building. Sun shading facades give you the flexibility to optimize sunlight. More shading for southern and western exposures, less for those facing north and east.
Learn more about our facade systems by visiting our Product Catalog, Resource Center, or by contacting your Valmont Structures representative.