Architectural Metal Sunshade Screens Made to Measure

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Architectural metal sunshade screens are perforated or slatted metal panels fixed to a building facade to reduce solar heat gain while keeping views, daylight and airflow. At Techno Kol Uzi, each screen is designed to the architect's drawings, fabricated in our Tel Aviv factory and finished for long outdoor life.

What Metal Sunshade Screens Do for a Facade

A sunshade screen sits outside the glazing or wall and blocks direct sun before it strikes the building. Because it stands off the facade, it shades the surface without fully closing the view, which makes it a practical solution for apartment blocks, offices and public buildings in hot climates.

Screens also add a strong architectural layer. The pattern, depth and rhythm of the panels can unify a facade, hide mechanical elements or give a building a distinctive identity from the street.

Choosing the Pattern: Perforation, Louvres and Slats

The shading performance depends on the open-area ratio, the depth of the screen and its distance from the glass. A fine perforation gives a softer, more uniform shadow, while wider louvres allow more airflow and a clearer outward view.

Perforated sheet for even, graphic patterns
Fixed or adjustable louvres for controlled shading
Vertical or horizontal slats for orientation-specific shading

We discuss the pattern together with the architect so the screen balances shading, daylight and appearance on each elevation.

Materials and Finishes for Outdoor Use

Screens are exposed to sun, rain and salt-laden air, so material and finish matter as much as shape. We work in iron, aluminum and stainless steel, depending on the structural demands and the desired look.

Hot-dip galvanizing protects steel against corrosion, and powder coating adds colour and an additional protective layer. The finish is chosen according to the exposure of each elevation and the architect's colour specification.

From Drawing to Fabrication

The process starts with the architect's drawings or a sketch of the facade. We review the fixing points, the wind loads relevant to the structure and the clearances needed for maintenance access. Our team then prepares a written specification and detailed shop drawings for approval.

Once approved, panels and supporting frames are cut, formed and assembled in our factory. This allows precise tolerances and consistent repetition across a large number of identical or graded panels.

Installation and Coordination on Site

Installation is coordinated with the main contractor and the facade engineer. We confirm the substrate, the anchor positions and the sequence of work before the screens arrive on site, which reduces adjustments and protects the finished surfaces.

Site measurement before fabrication
Coordination with structural and facade trades
Protection of finished panels during handling

Working With Architects and Designers

We see ourselves as a fabrication partner to the design team. Architects and interior designers bring the concept, and we translate it into buildable details, suggest alternatives where a pattern is costly to produce, and keep the design intent intact.

Clear communication from the first drawing onward helps avoid redesign later, and the result is a screen that looks on the building as it did in the render.

Frequently asked questions

Can the screen pattern be fully custom?

Yes. Perforation patterns, louvre profiles and panel sizes can be developed to your drawing. We review manufacturability with you before final approval.

Do metal sunshades need maintenance?

Galvanized and powder-coated surfaces need only periodic cleaning and inspection of fixings. We can advise on an inspection routine suited to the exposure of each elevation.

How are screens fixed to the building?

Fixing depends on the wall or structure. We design brackets and anchor points together with your engineer so the connection suits the substrate and the loads.

Can screens be adjustable?

Adjustable louvres are possible, though they add mechanical complexity. We discuss the trade-offs with you so the choice fits the building's use and maintenance capacity.

Common mistakes to avoid

Choosing a pattern purely for appearance without checking its shading effect and open area can leave the facade overheated. Specifying a finish that does not suit the exposure of the elevation shortens the screen's service life.

Our recommendation

Test the shading pattern against the actual orientation and sun path of each elevation before finalising the design, and share the drawings with the fabricator early so fixing details are resolved before production.

Summary

Custom architectural metal sunshade screens combine solar control with strong facade design when pattern, material and fixing are planned together from the start.

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