Hello everyone,
We are currently wondering:
Should we install blinds or roller shutters on the floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor (patio exit, etc.)? In any case, they should be electric.
I honestly don’t see much added value in blinds, especially since I would even have to pay extra for them, which still doesn’t make sense to me.
Recently, we drove through two new housing developments, and really about 80% of the houses have blinds?? What do you think about this?
I just can’t believe it, but of course, this also raises the question: Are we thinking about this the wrong way? Are blinds maybe actually better?
Added value: You can control the appearance and the amount of light coming in. But otherwise, I don’t see any benefit, and I’m supposed to pay extra for that?
In my opinion, the disadvantages clearly outweigh the advantages...
We are currently wondering:
Should we install blinds or roller shutters on the floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor (patio exit, etc.)? In any case, they should be electric.
I honestly don’t see much added value in blinds, especially since I would even have to pay extra for them, which still doesn’t make sense to me.
Recently, we drove through two new housing developments, and really about 80% of the houses have blinds?? What do you think about this?
I just can’t believe it, but of course, this also raises the question: Are we thinking about this the wrong way? Are blinds maybe actually better?
Added value: You can control the appearance and the amount of light coming in. But otherwise, I don’t see any benefit, and I’m supposed to pay extra for that?
In my opinion, the disadvantages clearly outweigh the advantages...
All the window specialists I have spoken to say that roller shutters do not provide burglary protection (at least not the standard roller shutters commonly seen in single-family homes).
Complete blackout can be achieved with certain types of Venetian blinds, but at an even higher cost.
I have not yet fully researched the issue with wind. Does the automatic raising need to be set for rail-guided systems as well? Does anyone know?
We are currently planning to use Venetian blinds on the ground floor and roller shutters on the upper floor. I simply want flexible, adjustable shading in the living area, while still being able to look outside.
Complete blackout can be achieved with certain types of Venetian blinds, but at an even higher cost.
I have not yet fully researched the issue with wind. Does the automatic raising need to be set for rail-guided systems as well? Does anyone know?
We are currently planning to use Venetian blinds on the ground floor and roller shutters on the upper floor. I simply want flexible, adjustable shading in the living area, while still being able to look outside.
exto1791 schrieb:
- Thermal insulation
- Soundproofing
- Durability / protection against hail, etc.
- Wind protectionThere’s no difference.exto1791 schrieb:
- Complete blackoutYou also get that with venetian blinds if you choose the right slats and guides.exto1791 schrieb:
- Burglary protectionThat’s still an outdated assumption. These days, there are roller shutter boxes with a “rebate edge” meant to prevent the shutter from being pushed up, but that only helps to a limited extent. Anyone determined to get through the window, even if the shutter is down, will still manage. It’s better to properly secure the window itself rather than relying on the roller shutter.exto1791 schrieb:
- CheaperThat is definitely true.If you want to install something special and money is “not an issue” for now, you might want to look up “S-Onro roller shutters” or “Orienta roller shutters.” They are really unique but also incredibly expensive (about 3 times the price of a venetian blind), which is why they were quickly dropped from our selection.
We have roller shutters, but I would prefer blinds. Currently, the east side is closed, but around 11 a.m. they go up, and the south side goes down. Fortunately, we have sun protection installed—thinking back to last year. You’re almost always sitting in the dark.
During storms, the blinds are always kept up.
During storms, the blinds are always kept up.
tomtom79 schrieb:
Shutters are always kept up during storms.Fortunately, shading is rarely needed during storms anyway...Tolentino schrieb:
Luckily, shading is rarely needed during storms...Not only during storms. Even somewhat stronger winds during the day are enough. This often happens, especially in autumn.Ben-man schrieb:
Not just storms. Even somewhat stronger wind during the day is enough. This happens quite often, especially in autumn.Is it not possible to adjust that on/off? And are rail-guided systems different in this regard?Similar topics