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Wind-resistant built-in screens

With Wilms built-in screens, you choose solar protection that disappears completely into your façade. No distracting boxes or side guides, just a sleek design that fits perfectly with your windows. Our ZipX®Zero technology makes the box not only invisible, but also wind-resistant and insect-repellent. The result: a clean façade, less unwanted heat and more living comfort.

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Why choose built-in screens?

Built-in screens keep the sun, and therefore the heat, outside without boxes or side guides disrupting your façade. They are neatly concealed in the cavity wall and remain invisible until you use them. That makes them ideal for anyone building or carrying out a major renovation and choosing a sleek design.

Neatly concealed in the façade
Protect against sun and unwanted views while preserving your view out
Wind-resistant and insect-repellent when closed
A comfortable indoor climate, also in low-energy and passive homes
Available in different fabrics and colours to match your windows

Important to know: built-in screens need to be planned during the design of your home or as part of a major renovation. Wilms craftsmen integrate them into the cavity wall.

ZipX®Zero: the wind-resistant vertical built-in screen

Wilms was the first to develop ZipX®Zero: a built-in screen that is integrated fully airtight into the cavity wall. The box and side guides disappear from sight, while still remaining easily accessible for maintenance.

ZipX®Zero is a vertical screen: the fabric glides smoothly from top to bottom in front of your window. The secret? Smart technology such as a carbon roller shaft that limits roll marks and EPDM rubbers in the side guides that absorb wind and vibrations. The result is a screen that not only looks sleek, but is also built to last for years.

ZipX®Zero also has a direct impact on your home’s energy performance. The screens block up to 95% of solar heat, meaning your home heats up less quickly on sunny days. In new-build projects, your S level can be reduced by several points. That means lower energy costs and greater comfort, without expensive installations.

Built-in screens in action

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Ready for made-to-measure built-in screens?

With ZipX®Zero, you choose a built-in screen that keeps your façade sleek, unwanted heat outside and your home’s energy performance high. The ideal choice for anyone building or carrying out a major renovation. Discover all the details in our brochure or contact us for tailored advice.

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Your questions answered by our expert

“With large glazed areas, I often hear the same concern: too much heat indoors, but no visible box on the façade either. A built-in screen solves both: neatly concealed and at the same time highly effective in heat control and wind resistance.”

- Jonas Stappaerts

Are built-in screens suitable for renovation?

Built-in screens are mainly suitable for major renovations where you are also replacing windows or working on the façade. Because we integrate the box into the cavity wall, this has to be planned in advance. For smaller renovations, I usually recommend surface mounted screens or built-on screens.

What is the difference between a standard screen and a zip screen?

A standard screen can flap in strong winds. The ZipX®Zero screen has a welded zip that keeps the fabric firmly tensioned in the side guides. This makes it wind-resistant, beautifully taut and also insect-repellent.

How energy-efficient are built-in screens?

Thanks to their airtight integration, they help prevent heat loss and can improve your home’s S level by up to 3 points. In plain terms: you use less energy and enjoy greater comfort at home.

How much do built-in screens cost?

The price depends on the dimensions, finish and type of control. Prices start from €890 excluding VAT, including installation. Because every project is made to measure, we always prepare a tailored quote so you know exactly what to expect.

How large can built-in screens be?

At Wilms, we make built-in screens up to 6 metres wide and 6 metres high. Perfect for large glazed areas and modern homes with plenty of natural light.

Are built-in screens fully blackout?

Built-in screens such as our ZipX®Zero are mainly designed to limit sunlight, heat and visibility from outside. They always let a little light through. If you want to make a room completely dark, for example a bedroom, roller shutters are a better choice. They close completely, allowing full blackout.

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