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...
haydee schrieb:
Straight trees provide nice shade. The air underneath feels more pleasant. With these methods, you also have to be careful not to make it too dark during the darker half of the year.I recently read that there are tree species that lose their leaves during the dark season. (scnr)
We are now getting roller shutters for the ground floor as well. Had to completely remove the window work from the contract for that...
I would find a patio roof with retractable slats cool, too, but with prices starting at 20,000 (20k) it’s not fun anymore.
Really? Those that lose their leaves. Prune them nicely.
The air feels different under trees, and the house wall is shaded immediately. It takes a few summers until they grow large enough.
No, seriously. The side of the house at my parents’ place with the big walnut tree in front is darker inside, even in winter.
The air feels different under trees, and the house wall is shaded immediately. It takes a few summers until they grow large enough.
No, seriously. The side of the house at my parents’ place with the big walnut tree in front is darker inside, even in winter.
How do you use roller shutters for shading? Currently, they are closed about 50 cm (20 inches) on the sunny side. That’s all that’s needed. Once the magnolia tree grows bigger, maybe they won’t be used at all. The windows on the other side are left unshaded. Almost every room has windows on two sides of the house, and they never need to be closed at the same time.
It’s all a matter of cost and personal preference. Really great and attractive solutions cost a significant amount of money.
Venetian blinds are not for everyone.
Roller shutters are not for everyone.
Everyone can choose what they prefer. Personally, I prefer roller shutters because they are probably cheaper and one side can always remain open. After all, there is only one sun shining on us. It becomes more challenging with a room that has only one window. Venetian blinds that can withstand stronger winds, I estimate, are significantly more expensive than roller shutters.
The ideal solution would be windows with reflective glass on the outside at the push of a button, which block the sun’s heat but still allow the light to pass through...
Venetian blinds are not for everyone.
Roller shutters are not for everyone.
Everyone can choose what they prefer. Personally, I prefer roller shutters because they are probably cheaper and one side can always remain open. After all, there is only one sun shining on us. It becomes more challenging with a room that has only one window. Venetian blinds that can withstand stronger winds, I estimate, are significantly more expensive than roller shutters.
The ideal solution would be windows with reflective glass on the outside at the push of a button, which block the sun’s heat but still allow the light to pass through...
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Alessandro2 Jul 2020 07:18I don’t understand the idea that you have a second window in the room anyway, which doesn’t need shading, so you just use blinds. Why would I install two windows if one is darkened most of the year?
How much of a price difference is there roughly between a "standard" plastic roller shutter and a venetian blind that is reasonably storm-resistant? After all, I don't want to have to raise the venetian blind every evening and at night just because there's some wind, potentially losing my privacy and needing additional privacy measures like opaque curtains (which means extra cost).
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