ᐅ Manually operated roller shutters – space above the window
Created on: 28 Mar 2021 17:51
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Bertram100
Hello,
I would like to have exterior roller shutters installed. These will be box-type roller shutters mounted above the window on the outside. I prefer manually operated shutters. The technician from the company that took the measurements told me this is not possible because there is not enough space above the window.
On the upper floor, my windows actually go almost up to the ceiling. There is only 7 cm (3 inches) of space up to the ceiling. Is it correct that this is not enough space to install manually operated roller shutters?
Unfortunately, the technician could not explain well why this is the case, and I got the impression he preferred to sell the more expensive electrically operated ones.
Can anyone tell me how much height above the window is required to install box-type roller shutters that can be operated manually?
Thanks in advance!
I would like to have exterior roller shutters installed. These will be box-type roller shutters mounted above the window on the outside. I prefer manually operated shutters. The technician from the company that took the measurements told me this is not possible because there is not enough space above the window.
On the upper floor, my windows actually go almost up to the ceiling. There is only 7 cm (3 inches) of space up to the ceiling. Is it correct that this is not enough space to install manually operated roller shutters?
Unfortunately, the technician could not explain well why this is the case, and I got the impression he preferred to sell the more expensive electrically operated ones.
Can anyone tell me how much height above the window is required to install box-type roller shutters that can be operated manually?
Thanks in advance!
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Bertram1003 Apr 2021 12:23I’m not very keen on electrically operated roller shutters, mainly for environmental reasons. I find it a bit unnecessary to electrify roller shutters in a simple single-family house, as manual operation is faster and doesn’t use rare earth elements or other raw materials. I also imagine that manual shutters last longer and are easier to repair. But I’m not sure; that’s just my assumption.
The installer didn’t suggest a crank mechanism. I will ask again.
The installer didn’t suggest a crank mechanism. I will ask again.
The airtightness with a crank is apparently better than with a strap.
The issue of speed is not an argument, because I don’t have to wait—I just press one button and move on, or one button and everything in the house closes.
I partly understand your argument, but anyone building a single-family home already consumes a huge amount of raw materials. If it’s for peace of mind, just plant something to compensate.
The issue of speed is not an argument, because I don’t have to wait—I just press one button and move on, or one button and everything in the house closes.
I partly understand your argument, but anyone building a single-family home already consumes a huge amount of raw materials. If it’s for peace of mind, just plant something to compensate.
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Bertram1003 Apr 2021 12:40tomtom79 schrieb:
But when you build a single-family house, there is already a huge consumption of resources.Exactly. That’s why unnecessary electronic gadgets don’t appeal to me. And another reason that no one seems to understand: when I do more myself (e.g., getting up and closing the roller shutters), it gives me more satisfaction at the end of the day. Not because of closing the shutters themselves, but because of the simplicity of the task. I think my mind doesn’t want everything to be fast and automated. When I do something myself, I feel more involved in my own life. Sorry, I can’t explain it better, and you can just consider it a quirky idea. I know, but it still applies to me. Kind of like roller shutters instead of mindfulness. 😀
Bertram100 schrieb:
that there are only a few centimeters above the window before the ceiling starts. Apparently, that's too little space for manual roller shutters. In my case, the strap guide is installed within 8 cm (3 inches) from the bottom edge of the roller shutter box, which I estimate is even less than what is shown in your photo. Do you have a cross-section drawing showing exactly where the roller shutter box is located?
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Bertram1003 Apr 2021 13:39At the moment, there is no roller shutter box installed. The roller shutters are simply mounted on the exterior façade above the windows. I believe this is called surface-mounted roller shutters.
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