Hello everyone,
who here has exterior blinds and what has your experience been like? Our living room will face south, so I am naturally concerned about heat protection in the summer. We are now considering using exterior blinds instead of roller shutters as a shading solution. How wind-sensitive are these on windows about 1 meter (3 feet) wide? What about security against break-ins? Do they provide significantly better sun protection than roller shutters while still allowing an unobstructed view of the garden?
who here has exterior blinds and what has your experience been like? Our living room will face south, so I am naturally concerned about heat protection in the summer. We are now considering using exterior blinds instead of roller shutters as a shading solution. How wind-sensitive are these on windows about 1 meter (3 feet) wide? What about security against break-ins? Do they provide significantly better sun protection than roller shutters while still allowing an unobstructed view of the garden?
askforafriend schrieb:
Which brand / model?Warema with high-speed motormotorradsilke schrieb:
But anyway, I see I’m alone in holding this opinion.No, you are not alone 🙂motorradsilke schrieb:
For me, sunlight and any kind of shading just don’t go together mentally, it’s a nightmare. When it’s sunny, everything must be open and I have to get outside if possible.We keep everything open too. Of course, when it’s warm, really warm, we use the new awning. I’m glad we also have south- and west-facing windows where sunlight still comes into the house. And if there’s glare while watching TV, the roller shutter is adjusted halfway for about half an hour—it can be moved manually in about a second using (ugly?) straps.Müllerin schrieb:
Maybe it also depends on where you live—I don’t know your location, and there are surely areas that are generally cooler where people really do let in everything possible when the sun is out.30 degrees in M is 30 degrees also in Hamburg. It depends on personal preference or an ingrained dislike of sunlight. Even sweating for just 5 minutes without doing anything is no reason not to do it :PS
saralina873 Apr 2021 07:48ypg schrieb:
30 degrees Celsius (86°F) in M is also 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) in Hamburg.
It comes down to either a personal preference or a learned dislike of sunlight. Even sweating for just five minutes without doing anything isn’t really a reason to avoid it :P I doubt anyone can be conditioned to sleep poorly at 28 degrees Celsius (82°F). Especially the sweating... Ugh. When you end up soaking wet but still have to sit on the sofa or chairs... No, thanks.
There’s a reason why in warmer regions air conditioning is either installed or windows are shaded all day long. There really are very few people who enjoy spending the entire day in the heat.
ypg schrieb:
30 degrees Celsius (86°F) in Munich are also 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) in Hamburg.Hmm, I'm not so sure about that. Don’t they still use Réaumur in Bavaria?
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T_im_Norden3 Apr 2021 08:36ypg schrieb:
30 degrees Celsius (86°F) in M are also 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) in Hamburg.Technically yes, but it doesn’t feel the same.saralina87 schrieb:
I doubt you can teach someone to sleep poorly at 28°C (82°F).Well, some parents teach their children that sunlight is bad when it shines into the house, that you should panic if there is a bee nearby, and that rain is disgusting if you get caught in it. This behavior is often adopted.
My parents enjoyed spending time in the sun 😉