ᐅ Roller shutter curtain – plastic profile version, window sizes plus 4 m²
Created on: 17 Dec 2013 21:11
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xdiverToday we found out that, because of the size of the windows in the living room, we have to use aluminum roller shutter slats.
Apparently, we exceed the 4m² (43 sqft) limit for window size.
I somehow can’t believe this is a strict rule that must be followed.
I’ve seen so many apartments in the past that seem to violate this guideline and have plastic slats.
Furthermore, my parents have a huge living room window: 3m x 1.5m = 6m² (32 sqft).
They have plastic slats and have had no issues with them for years.
Is this limit really official?
Does it absolutely have to be followed?
Has anyone here had experience with plastic roller shutter slats on windows larger than 4m²?
Upstairs, we have plastic slats… Can you see the difference from the outside? I think you can.
And don’t say the shutters are only down at night and wouldn’t be visible anyway… They can also be down during the day (for example, when we’re on vacation).
Background: Aluminum slats are definitely much more expensive than the plastic version.
Best regards
xdiver
Apparently, we exceed the 4m² (43 sqft) limit for window size.
I somehow can’t believe this is a strict rule that must be followed.
I’ve seen so many apartments in the past that seem to violate this guideline and have plastic slats.
Furthermore, my parents have a huge living room window: 3m x 1.5m = 6m² (32 sqft).
They have plastic slats and have had no issues with them for years.
Is this limit really official?
Does it absolutely have to be followed?
Has anyone here had experience with plastic roller shutter slats on windows larger than 4m²?
Upstairs, we have plastic slats… Can you see the difference from the outside? I think you can.
And don’t say the shutters are only down at night and wouldn’t be visible anyway… They can also be down during the day (for example, when we’re on vacation).
Background: Aluminum slats are definitely much more expensive than the plastic version.
Best regards
xdiver
Hello,
I wouldn’t experiment with plastic if the window manufacturer already advises against it. When the sun hits it directly, the material can deform under its own weight. Then you end up having to throw it away and pay twice. It doesn’t have to happen, but if it does, it’s quite a hassle. Whether you can see it from the outside is a good question. It probably looks a bit different. But if the color stays the same, I don’t think it’s a big deal.
I wouldn’t experiment with plastic if the window manufacturer already advises against it. When the sun hits it directly, the material can deform under its own weight. Then you end up having to throw it away and pay twice. It doesn’t have to happen, but if it does, it’s quite a hassle. Whether you can see it from the outside is a good question. It probably looks a bit different. But if the color stays the same, I don’t think it’s a big deal.
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nordanney17 Dec 2013 21:42In our current house, we have a roller shutter of about 6sqm (65 sq ft). It has been working without any problems since 2001, despite being made of plastic. However, in our new house, we will have roller shutters made of aluminum – there was no offer for plastic ones at all.
It all depends on the manufacturer of the shutter and the roller shutter box... the manufacturer specifies the dimensions for a reason.
So if they say that from 4 square meters (43 square feet) aluminum is required, then you have to go with that. It’s not because it’s more expensive, but because the manufacturer has most likely tested it and knows the limits of their product.
Why use plastic at all? There are more disadvantages than advantages.
I specifically ordered aluminum... the additional cost is relatively low compared to the price of the house, etc.
So if they say that from 4 square meters (43 square feet) aluminum is required, then you have to go with that. It’s not because it’s more expensive, but because the manufacturer has most likely tested it and knows the limits of their product.
Why use plastic at all? There are more disadvantages than advantages.
I specifically ordered aluminum... the additional cost is relatively low compared to the price of the house, etc.
Mycraft schrieb:
Why use plastic at all? It has more disadvantages than advantages.What are the main disadvantages of plastic cladding?Aluminum shutters are:
More colorfast over time, offer better burglar resistance, and provide greater stability (resistant to wind loads and deformation from their own weight). They operate more smoothly, especially when used with motorized control (plastic shutters tend to "squeak" during motorized operation). They are more durable (plastic can become brittle over the years, and the slats may break off – meaning the shutter as a whole can tear apart due to its own weight).
More colorfast over time, offer better burglar resistance, and provide greater stability (resistant to wind loads and deformation from their own weight). They operate more smoothly, especially when used with motorized control (plastic shutters tend to "squeak" during motorized operation). They are more durable (plastic can become brittle over the years, and the slats may break off – meaning the shutter as a whole can tear apart due to its own weight).