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Roller shutters now equip most windows in Morocco, replacing traditional shutters. Functions: full blackout, +30% summer insulation, anti-intrusion security, acoustic. Top motor brands: Somfy (France leader), Nice (Italy), local (Aerolux). Aluminum more durable than PVC under Moroccan sun.
PVC: 30-40% cheaper, light, insulating, but sensitive to Moroccan sun → yellows after 5-8 years, becomes brittle, lamellas deform >40°C. Aluminum: pricier, 25-30 year life, full UV resistance, anti-corrosion. South/Marrakech/Agadir: aluminum MANDATORY.
Manual strap/cord: cheap (1,200-2,200 MAD), no breakdown, but daily effort and impossible for elderly or heights >2 m. Motorized: real comfort (button/remote), grouping, scenarios (sunrise auto). Premium 1,000-2,500 per shutter, high comfort ROI. Villas: motorize all except closets.
Decisive: 1) No cable pulling (ideal reno, saves 200-400 MAD wiring/shutter). 2) Grid-independent (works in outages). 3) No certified electrician. Cons: +1,500-2,500 MAD/shutter, visible panel, battery replacement every 8-12 years (300-500 MAD). Worth it for reno with cable complications.
External box: easy in reno, but visible (ugly) and weather-exposed. Internal box (behind false-box): impeccable look, preserved insulation, but reduces opening 15-20 cm. Integrated in concrete lintel (new only): fully hidden, max performance. Reno: internal if height allows, else external. New build: integrated mandatory.
Standard R+1 villa (200 m²): ~12-16 windows + 2-3 sliding doors = 14-19 openings. Total shutter area: 25-40 m². Mid-range alu motorized Somfy: ~95,000 MAD. Economy mix: 60,000-75,000. Full premium radio + solar seaside: 130,000-180,000.
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