ᐅ External venetian blinds – which slat type?

Created on: 2 Sep 2017 17:48
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Wickie
Hello everyone!

We are currently finalizing our choice of external blinds. Yesterday, we visited our external blinds specialist again, and now we’re not so sure if the selection (currently proposed by our architect) is the right one.

As of now, Warema products with Z-shaped slats are planned to be installed. However, after looking at the samples again yesterday, we have to say that we don’t really like the appearance. The “simple” edge-rolled slats somehow look more attractive to us.

Our main goal is to have sun protection, and when needed, privacy from outside. Darkening—which according to Warema is the main purpose of the Z-shaped slats—is not our top priority.

What did you choose and why? Does anyone have photos of an interior room with Z-shaped slats or with the edge-rolled slats installed?

So many questions!
We would appreciate any tips!

Best regards,
Wickie
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Wickie
3 Sep 2017 07:29
Light despite sun protection sounds exactly like what we are looking for! I will look into S-louvers, or are those the "standard" edge-encapsulated ones (which are called 80S / 60S... by Warema)?
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merlin83
3 Sep 2017 07:38
Wickie schrieb:
Light despite sun protection sounds exactly like what we're looking for! I will check out S-louvers, or are those the "standard" edge-sealed ones (which are called 80S / 60S... by Warema)?

In the quotation, he called it the triple-curve louver.
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Grym
3 Sep 2017 10:24
The Warema products have been tested and can withstand wind speeds up to Beaufort scale 10. Our insurance would also cover the repair of the blinds without any issues or conditions, even without a wind sensor.

The triple-arched slat looks stylish and is noticeably more wind-resistant than flat slats or crimped-edge slats.
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MundS
3 Sep 2017 10:32
@Grym

In case of a claim, insurers tend to quickly rely on their exemption from liability whenever possible!

Insurers generally do not want to settle claims; they prefer to speculate with the premiums instead...
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Grym
3 Sep 2017 10:35
Wow... !#?$%*¡¡

That might be the case with your cheap internet insurance. I specifically asked about it. This know-it-all attitude here is really annoying...
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MundS
3 Sep 2017 11:27
@Grym

Wait until the time comes and your insurance terms tell you otherwise!

And my know-it-all attitude comes from my work as an expert for a major insurance company...

You can probably refer to that later if you ask about it!

By the way, WAREMA releases the 80 mm (3 inch) slats with wind resistance class 0, you can look up what that means yourself!