Product Category
Brise Soleil
GDL have invested in manufacturing and supplying horizontal, vertical and motorised solar shading systems which provides the natural way to all year round energy management.
We have developed a range of standard and bespoke horizontal fixed systems and vertical solar systems to enhance and shade all building types.
Our Intelishade range meets all the crucial requirements necessary for an aesthetically pleasing low carbon, cost effective solution. The investment in new machinery at our Sheffield facility has allowed us to fully develop our solar shading range offering a diverse selection of manufacturing specifications.
The horizontal solar system provides excellent shading during the summer months which reduces the energy costs to cool the occupied area of the building, whilst maintaining uninterrupted views through the glazing and minimising the effect on light transmission in the Winter.
The vertical solar systems provide excellent reduction to solar gain through the glazing, saving energy required to cool the internal space of the building. A variety of blade types and sizes allow the architect flexibility to design an aesthetic facade to the building while still offering excellent vision through the glazing.
Horizontal System
Primarily on the South elevations where the higher sun angles are blocked reducing both glare and solar heat gain.
The Horizontal Solar System provides excellent shading during the summer months which reduces the energy costs to cool the occupied area of the building, whilst maintaining uninterrupted views through the glazing and minimising the effect on light transmission in the winter.
Vertical System
The Vertical Solar System – provides excellent shading to the East and West elevations of the building catering for the lower sun angles.
The Vertical Solar Systems provide excellent reduction to solar gain through the glazing and so saving energy required to cool the internal space of the building.
A variety of blade types and sizes allow the Architect flexibility to design an aesthetic facade to the building while still offering excellent vision through the glazing.
Solar Shading Brochure
Standard single skinned blades are available with sizes from 75mm to 100mm for shorter spans between supports.
Elliptical Blades
From extruded aluminium, the elliptical blades are available from 150mm to 600mm deep.
Timber Blades
Available in various species of timber, from square to rectangular profiles. Elliptical profile is available in Red Cedar species.
Single Skinned Blades
Traditional single skinned profiles are available for smaller light weight applications.
These systems can be an integral part of the curtain walling system or standalone fixed to supporting structures. The blades are available for 75 and 100mm pitch.
Tie Rods & Support Struts
Oversized and high load systems can be supported off additional tie rods or struts to reduce the stress on the primary fixings.
Brackets
A range of standard and bespoke bracketry is available to affix the Brise Soleil system to the supporting structure. The application, size and weight of the system will determine the required bracketry.
