Hello everyone,
We are currently wondering:
Should we install blinds or roller shutters on the floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor (patio exit, etc.)? In any case, they should be electric.
I honestly don’t see much added value in blinds, especially since I would even have to pay extra for them, which still doesn’t make sense to me.
Recently, we drove through two new housing developments, and really about 80% of the houses have blinds?? What do you think about this?
I just can’t believe it, but of course, this also raises the question: Are we thinking about this the wrong way? Are blinds maybe actually better?
Added value: You can control the appearance and the amount of light coming in. But otherwise, I don’t see any benefit, and I’m supposed to pay extra for that?
In my opinion, the disadvantages clearly outweigh the advantages...
We are currently wondering:
Should we install blinds or roller shutters on the floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor (patio exit, etc.)? In any case, they should be electric.
I honestly don’t see much added value in blinds, especially since I would even have to pay extra for them, which still doesn’t make sense to me.
Recently, we drove through two new housing developments, and really about 80% of the houses have blinds?? What do you think about this?
I just can’t believe it, but of course, this also raises the question: Are we thinking about this the wrong way? Are blinds maybe actually better?
Added value: You can control the appearance and the amount of light coming in. But otherwise, I don’t see any benefit, and I’m supposed to pay extra for that?
In my opinion, the disadvantages clearly outweigh the advantages...
Ben-man schrieb:
It doesn’t make sense to me at first. You could send a photo. But without any guarantee, it sounds like your supplier cut the guide rails too short and therefore installed the stoppers. If the roller shutter didn’t stop there, the individual slats would come out of the guide. Normally, a roller shutter closes completely. Attached is a picture. This is what it currently looks like. Oops: ...The tip was simply to remove the stoppers...
Well, either the tracks were installed too short or the windowsill was recessed too low. It’s hard to say who is to blame. Perhaps this could have been corrected before plastering the tracks, depending on how the guide rails are fixed.
I would simply unscrew the brackets, of course. No slat will fall out. Whether the roller shutters are long enough or might get stuck in another way, you’ll just have to try it out.
I would simply unscrew the brackets, of course. No slat will fall out. Whether the roller shutters are long enough or might get stuck in another way, you’ll just have to try it out.
Tassimat schrieb:
Well, either the tracks were installed too short or the window sill was bent in too low. It's hard to say who is at fault. Maybe this could have been corrected before embedding the tracks, depending on how the guide rails were fastened.
I would simply unscrew the brackets, of course. No slat will fall out. Whether the shutters are long enough or might get stuck in some other way, you’ll just have to try it out. Thank you!
Both were done by the same person... but it doesn’t matter now. Since a few panes will be replaced soon, he will take care of it right away.
xxsonicxx schrieb:
Here is a picture. This is how it currently looks ops: ...the tip was simply to remove the stoppers...Yes, well, nothing will fall out now, of course. To me, it looks like the tracks were cut too short. Ideally, they could have been cut with an angled end so that they run parallel to the window sill. It’s not a big problem, just be careful not to scratch your armored shutter or the window sill now.Thanks to a very knowledgeable and friendly forum user, we will likely choose textile screens for the entire building. The advantages compared to venetian blinds prevail. For example, different fabric densities allow precise control of light admission (very dark bedrooms, etc.), there are elegant corner solutions, and it offers a uniform option for the ground floor, upper floor, and attic.
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Alessandro1 Jul 2020 13:19I’m not going to install the most advanced windows and doors, spending a lot of money, only to end up sitting in the dark when the sun is shining.
In my opinion, roller shutters no longer make sense (except in bedrooms). Even when the blinds are almost fully closed, the curved slats still let in beautiful natural light.
In the bathroom or toilet, I can adjust the slats so that the neighbor can’t see in, while still allowing plenty of light to come through.
It would really have to be storming hard to blow the slats out of their tracks.
With today’s climate changes, I would rather save on insulation than skimp on proper shading.
In my opinion, roller shutters no longer make sense (except in bedrooms). Even when the blinds are almost fully closed, the curved slats still let in beautiful natural light.
In the bathroom or toilet, I can adjust the slats so that the neighbor can’t see in, while still allowing plenty of light to come through.
It would really have to be storming hard to blow the slats out of their tracks.
With today’s climate changes, I would rather save on insulation than skimp on proper shading.
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