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ᐅ Installing floor-to-ceiling double windows with internal blinds—any experience?

Created on: 12 Feb 2021 12:24
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chewbacca123
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Hello everyone, our floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows have external roller shutters. They work quite well to keep out the heat in summer, but we are now considering adding internal blinds. The idea is to be able to reduce sunlight during strong winter sun without making the room completely dark. Does anyone have experience with this?

Is it even possible to install blinds on the large windows when there is a roller shutter box above? Do you think mounting them inside the window frame is feasible – probably not, right? Because of the thickness of the blind slats.

What do you think about wooden blinds? I recently saw an advertisement online, and they looked really nice.

Thanks a lot and best regards

Interior view: dining area with large windows and roller shutters, wooden floor, table and chairs.


White double door with horizontal roller shutters, view into bright interior, wooden floor.
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Steffi3312 Feb 2021 14:43
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They have now been hanging for about three years. I just checked... the seal is starting to compress (as you can also see in the picture)... but it remains flexible and continues to provide a tight seal at this point.
chewbacca12312 Feb 2021 14:48
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Yes, great, that sounds really good. Which brand is it that you have?
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Steffi3312 Feb 2021 16:03
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That’s nothing special. We ordered from Jalousiescout, and the model is called Victoria M Aluminum. For example, a window measuring 80cm x 130cm (31 inches x 51 inches) cost 13 EUR net.
chewbacca12312 Feb 2021 17:20
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Unbeatable value
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Alessandro15 Feb 2021 14:20
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Would curtains solve the problem in a more "attractive" way?
Why didn’t you install blinds right from the start?
chewbacca12315 Feb 2021 14:27
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Alessandro schrieb:

Wouldn't curtains solve the problem in a more "attractive" way?
Why didn't you install blinds right away?

No, curtains don't fit here.

And yes, hindsight is always 20/20. Shoulda, woulda.. ;-)