ᐅ Plastic and aluminum roller shutters (also known as rolling shutters or roller blinds)
Created on: 13 Jul 2021 17:02
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Hausenno
Hello,
For cost reasons, we planned to use plastic roller shutters throughout our new build. In the living/dining area, there are three window units:
- Fixed seat window with venetian blind (250cm (100 inches))
- Double-leaf balcony door with roller shutter (200cm (79 inches))
- Fixed glazing with roller shutter (250cm (100 inches))
Unfortunately, our window supplier has informed us that a plastic roller shutter isn’t possible for the fixed glazing due to its size. An aluminum shutter is required. This is also available in the same RAL color. We are now considering fitting an aluminum roller shutter on the double-leaf balcony door as well. However, for cost reasons, we would keep the rest of the shutters in the house as plastic. That means the shutters on the floor above would remain plastic.
Do you think this will be very noticeable?
Thanks, and good luck
For cost reasons, we planned to use plastic roller shutters throughout our new build. In the living/dining area, there are three window units:
- Fixed seat window with venetian blind (250cm (100 inches))
- Double-leaf balcony door with roller shutter (200cm (79 inches))
- Fixed glazing with roller shutter (250cm (100 inches))
Unfortunately, our window supplier has informed us that a plastic roller shutter isn’t possible for the fixed glazing due to its size. An aluminum shutter is required. This is also available in the same RAL color. We are now considering fitting an aluminum roller shutter on the double-leaf balcony door as well. However, for cost reasons, we would keep the rest of the shutters in the house as plastic. That means the shutters on the floor above would remain plastic.
Do you think this will be very noticeable?
Thanks, and good luck
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hampshire14 Jul 2021 16:36borderpuschl schrieb:
It definitely stands out. For me, it would be an absolute no-go. Everyone has their personal deal-breakers. I immediately notice repetitions in screen-printed tiles, which bothers me especially with wood-effect tiles. Others don’t even notice this unless they look closely.
A tip for the “close observers”: just don’t mention it when visiting. It doesn’t help, and it might make the owner unhappy since they’ll start noticing it too.
It gets very expensive if you want perfection in every detail. Roller shutters wouldn’t be high on my priority list. The original poster is also concerned about costs; otherwise, the question wouldn’t have come up.
borderpuschl schrieb:
That would be an absolute NO GO for me.I also think there are much worse things. And you would hardly notice it anyway, since roller shutters are generally lowered after dark – and you would be inside the house, not outside. 😉 Otherwise, I would first find out how much extra it would cost to have aluminum all around.
Schimi179116 Jul 2021 09:53Hausenno schrieb:
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Unfortunately, our window manufacturer has now informed us that a plastic roller shutter is not possible for the fixed glazing element due to its size. An aluminum shutter is required.
...It’s the same for us.Hausenno schrieb:
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Do you think this will stand out a lot?
...Not (yet) for us ... 🙂
What orientation does the seating window have?
Would it be an option for you to equip only the seating window with an external venetian blind? You could keep the rest with uPVC frames. Of course, this would be noticeable, but it would create a clear distinction and might be acceptable.
I’m asking for practical reasons and based on the experience of a seating window owner with an external venetian blind. The seating window is really meant to be used. In winter, it’s very pleasant when the sun shines through, but depending on the weather, from around April onwards, it gets really hot behind it (and in the rest of the house). It’s a shame to have such a large window and then have to keep the shutters completely closed for most of the day.
For us, the blind is often lowered and tilted open. Great light, still bearable despite the sun, and it remains cozy.
Would it be an option for you to equip only the seating window with an external venetian blind? You could keep the rest with uPVC frames. Of course, this would be noticeable, but it would create a clear distinction and might be acceptable.
I’m asking for practical reasons and based on the experience of a seating window owner with an external venetian blind. The seating window is really meant to be used. In winter, it’s very pleasant when the sun shines through, but depending on the weather, from around April onwards, it gets really hot behind it (and in the rest of the house). It’s a shame to have such a large window and then have to keep the shutters completely closed for most of the day.
For us, the blind is often lowered and tilted open. Great light, still bearable despite the sun, and it remains cozy.
face26 schrieb:
What orientation does the seating window have? ... Edit was already expired: I read it too quickly, it’s about the other fixed glazing element. I agree with most of the previous comments. If you have to watch the costs, I would accept it. It’s just very impractical with the seating window.
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